Karen Yaptinchay Gella

Karen Yaptinchay Gella is an experienced marketing communications professional with a robust background in managing corporate communications and developing marketing strategies. Currently serving as the Marketing Communications Manager at Smartstone since March 2016, Karen has previously held roles as a Communications Consultant for various organizations, including projects with the late Senator Raul S. Roco and the World Bank Manila. Notable positions also include a Business Communications Specialist at SERATEC Pty Ltd and a role as a Marketing and Communications Consultant at Shell, where responsibilities included overseeing communication for the Shell Learning Centre. Karen began their career as a Communications Fellow at Johnson & Johnson and served as the Media Relations and Information Officer for Senator Roco's office. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Communication from Rutgers University, a Certificate in Museum Studies from Northwestern University, and a Bachelor's degree in Communication from the University of the Philippines.