She obtained her BS Mathematics at the University of the Philippines Diliman. She then proceeded to take up Master of Science in Public Health (Biostatistics) at the University of the Philippines Manila with Master’s Thesis entitled “HIV/AIDS-Related Knowledge and Attitudes as Predictors of Risky Sexual Behavior among Filipino Male Seafarers: A Bayesian Structural Equation Modelling Approach”. She has attended trainings in Biostatistical methods, research ethics, research Management, coaching/mentoring, among others.