27/03/2026
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๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐: Dr. Lea Angsinco-Jimenez
Our Woman of the Week is ๐๐ฟ. ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ ๐๐ป๐ด๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฐ๐ผ-๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐ of Research, Innovation, and Extensions (RIE)! Dr. Lea has always been fond of the marine ecosystem; she feels a deep connection with sea life. From the very beginning, her life has been geared toward the ocean, which is why she loves her work so much. Because of this passion, she chose to pursue marine-related studies, including a degree in Marine Biology.
โBeing a marine scientist is both challenging and exciting for her. She has worked with mangroves, various marine species, seagrasses, and oysters to promote conservation. With a strong background in research, she is now happy to share her journey of how she became the Vice President of RIE.
โWomen play a broad and essential role in society. In this field, they navigate hardships such as working directly with fishing communities. Leadership and decision-making are vital parts of a womanโs role, as demonstrated by Dr. Leaโs leadership. She believes women bring diverse perspectives, empathy, and collaboration to the table. Societies with women in leadership tend to be more productive, resilient, and inclusive.
โHer message to all women out there:
โ"Believe in your power. Embrace your unique voice and be an advocate. Sometimes, society thinks certain tasks can only be handled by men, but that is just a misconception. Women are often expected to do less, but in reality, we can do so much more. Be powerful, be a leader, be an advocate. Be a woman. Happy Womenโs Month!"
Dr. Lea really shows how women always figure out how to get through tough times.
