Mr. Ricky R. Rosales is a broadcast journalist, PhD candidate, and educator. He is known as “propesor ng bayan” and has been a news anchor at ABS-CBN’s DZMM-Teleradyo and Radio Mindanao Network (RMN) – DZXL 558 Manila. He is also the head of the Communication and Media program at Centro Escolar University. Mr. Rosales conducts MIL workshops and trainings, and trainings on mass media relations and other skill-based performance. His research interests include media literacy, political economy of the media, culture, and national identity.

Dr. Chawaporn is an Assistant Professor from the College of Communication Arts, Rangsit University. Her PhD dissertation is  Conceptualizing Digital Citizenship for Thai Digital Natives (with Dissertation Classification Award in The National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), The 2020 Thesis/Dissertation Competition). Dr. Chawaporn has long years of experience in research relating to Digital Citizenship, Media, Information and Digital Literacy, Innovative Communication, Social Marketing Campaign, and Marketing Communication.

Zahrani Balqis serves as a division officer at SEAMEO SEAMOLEC Indonesia, with expertise in social media strategies for open, distance learning, and ed-tech subjects. She’s currently creating a course on interactive learning via social media targeting teachers and training institutes. An editor with a linguistics background, she’s passionate about correcting grammar and sharing knowledge. She’s also a digital media trainer specializing in infographic and presentation design, as well as animation-based learning.

Aline Almandha, with 15 years at Jakarta’s SEAMEO Regional Open Learning Centre, is now its Community Partnership, Marketing, and Publication Manager. Recognized for skills in E-Learning, Copy Writing, and Public Speaking, she also holds a master’s degree from The London School of Public Relations Jakarta. Her thesis addressed Educational Cooperation between Indonesia and Thailand for ASEAN. Recently, she joined the ASEAN Network’s Media and Information Literacy (MIL) initiative, aiming to empower educators in ethical global information usage.

Dr. Rudolf A. Lacerna is an Associate Professor at Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP). He leads the Center for Research and Extension in the PUP Open University System, while also chairing the Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in Communication. Previously, he chaired the Communication Research Department and the Institute of Continuing Professional Development. His research interests encompass Human and Intercultural Communication, Research and Communication Management, Open and Distance Learning, and Media and Information Literacy.

Phann Bunnath works as the Accreditation Coordinator for the New Generation School Initiative, which is implemented by KAPE as part of a Public Private Partnership with MoEYS. He graduated with an M.Ed. in Management and Planning from the Royal University of Phnom Penh, and worked as an intern in the prestigious Hubert H. Humphrey Professional Fellowship Program. While working with the Tennessee State Board of Education under this fellowship program, Bunnath acquired considerable expertise in the establishment, management, and oversight of Charter Schools, which makes him one of the few national experts in this area in Cambodia.

Melinda is a Ph.D. in Communication candidate from the University of the Philippines-Diliman, currently writing her dissertation on public diplomacy from a communication standpoint. She has more than 15 years of combined work experience in publishing, development communication, public relations, events management, and advertising. With an alumni grant from the U.S. Department of State and Penang Institute, Melinda co-organized a social network of professionals from Malaysia and the Philippines to train ASEAN teachers on MIL curriculum integration.

Wong is one of the co-founders of MIL for ASEAN Network. She contributes to the development of MIL globally through her speaking, consulting, and publishing work. Wong was a Fellow of TechCamp Malaysia, where she initiated TechCamp Malaysia – Philippines “Teaching Media and Information Literacy Skills in Everyday Life.” Wong is a media and communication educator, and trainer with over 15 years of experience. She earned a Master’s Degree in Communications from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and is currently researching for her Ph.D. at USM.