CARISSA ULTRA

Carissa currently serves as a program and research associate at the Stratbase Institute, where she conducts policy research and analyzes sectoral trends in defense and security.

Carissa has held key roles in institutions focused on governance, diplomacy and social development. As a project officer for a non-profit organization, she led flagship campaigns on women’s health and empowerment in collaboration with foreign embassies. During her internship focused on the public sector, she facilitated strategic planning workshops and supported the alignment of governance frameworks with national government agencies.

Carissa earned a bachelor’s degree in diplomacy and international relations specializing in East and Southeast Asian studies from Ateneo de Manila University, graduating cum laude.

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