Profile

Bam is a peace practitioner and independent researcher with over 15 years of experience working at the intersection of conflict, development, and anthropology. Her work spans grassroots and policy levels, focusing on research, peacebuilding, evaluation, and capacity development. She has provided consultancy services to various international and local organizations and has published widely on conflict, displacement, and the Bangsamoro peace process. Bam received her MA in Conflict Resolution with Distinction from theUniversity of Bradford as a Chevening Scholar and her BA in International Studies from the Ateneo de Davao University.

Notable Experience

• Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant of various international donor projects
• Strategic Planning Consultant of multiple BARMM agencies (i.e., Ministry of Health-Population
  Division, Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Energy, and various Offices of
  Members of Parliament in the Bangsamoro Transition Authority)
• Research Consultant for The Asia Foundation, Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue, Overseas
  Development Institute, and other peace-focused entities
• Peace Process Facilitator for Deep South Thailand, Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies
• Assistant Program Officer, The Asia Foundation Conflict Management Team
• HR/IHL National Monitor, International Monitoring Team
• Former journalist and community organizer