Cristina Calaguian

Cristina Calaguian has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. In 1993, they started their career as a Branch Manager and Certified Securities Representative at Connell Securities, where they recruited and developed a team, improved processes, and trained staff. From 1998 to 2000, they worked as a Team Leader and Stockbroker at ALL ASIA SECURITIES. At APS, from 2000 to 2003, they served as a Stockbroker and Certified Securities Representative, providing researched financial advice to clients. In 2003, they worked as a Financial Planning Consultant at Regent Investments, where they determined customers' financial needs and proposed solutions. In 2004, they joined Entree Canada as an Immigration Consultant, examining applications, interpreting laws, and counselling individuals and families seeking permanent residency. From 2004 to 2011, they worked as a Business Development Executive at Somji and Company, achieving consistent sales growth through customer acquisition, consultation, and market monitoring. Since 2011, they have been the Managing Director of Dagaz HR Consultancy and Recruitment Company, where they analyze operations, directs HR activities, and plans and implements policies and objectives. In 2016, they became a Solution Partner at Harrison Assessments Int'l.

Cristina Calaguian completed their Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Economics at the University of Santo Tomas from 1987 to 1991. In 2012, they pursued a Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship program at Ateneo School of Government. In 2022, Cristina began pursuing a Master of Public Management degree in Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management at the University of the Philippines, with an expected end year not specified.

Additionally, Cristina obtained several certifications throughout their career. These certifications include Recruitment Accreditation from Harrison Assessments Int'l in July 2021, Labour And Employment Law in the UAE from Informa in October 2016, Psychological First Aid from John Hopkins Medical Corp in June 2015, International Human Rights from Université catholique de Louvain in May 2015, Positive Psychology from The University of North Carolina in April 2015, Introduction to Global Hospitality Management from Cornell University in February 2015, The Science of Happiness from UC Berkeley in December 2014, The Clinical Psychology of Children and Young People from The University of Edinburgh in October 2014, Understanding Violence from Emory University in October 2014, Developing Innovative Ideas for New Companies: The First Step to Entrepreneurship from University of Maryland in September 2014, Leaders of Learning from Harvard University in August 2014, Ateneo Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship from Ateneo School of Government in October 2012, Debriefing & Coaching Accreditation from Harrison Assessments Int'l in September 2020, Employee Development Accreditation from Harrison Assessments Int'l in September 2020, and Certified Securities Representative (CSR) from Securities and Exchange Commission Philippines in December 1993.