Marianne (Yani) is a permaculture designer, systems designer, and a regenerative design expert.
As founder of The Regenesis Project, her passion lies in restoring and regenerating local ecosystems and communities at a large scale through a nature-based and systems-wide approach.
She is a licensed architect in the Philippines (2011 board topper) and has extensive experience working in various roles with consultants, contractors, developers and government agencies, both in the Philippines and in Singapore.
She also crafted industry-wide national roadmaps, implementation frameworks, and training programmes to digitalise and streamline the the construction and design industry in Singapore through her role as a Senior Manager in the Building and Construction Authority.
Academic Background:
2004-2009: Bachelor of Architecture - University of San Carlos (Philippines) | Graduated Magna Cum Laude, Golden Pencil Awardee
2014-2016: Master of Science, Integrated Sustainable Design – NUS (Singapore)
Professional Experience:
2011-2012: Technical Services Design Regional Head, Makati Development Corporation (Philippines)
2012-2014: Corporate BIM Manager, Expand Construction Pte Ltd. (Singapore)
2014-2022: Senior Manager, Building and Construction Authority (Singapore)