
RYAN CHRISTIAN C. MERCADO, M.S., CHRPGeneral Partner & Sr. Consultant
He is in the field of human resources for over ten years, bringing with him experience and expertise in human capital development. Ryan holds a master’s degree in human resources management, cum laude, from the UST Graduate School. Prior to being a consultant, Ryan has experience in marketing, finance and human resources after serving in Voyeur Visage Studios, Thomson Financial, UST College of Commerce, Guthrie Jensen Consulting & Far Eastern University.

MARIA CARMEN B. LAPUZ, MBA, CFMP, CHRPPartner & Senior Consultant
Carmen holds a degree of Bachelor of Science in Commerce, major in Economics from the University of Santo Tomas. Pursuing her further studies, she went to the Ateneo Graduate School of Business where she earned her Master’s Degree in Business Administration. Being versatile in the field of business, she has shown a great deal of professional experience and expertise in the fields of finance, office administration, banking, insurance, and sales, particularly in the pharmaceutical industry.

CHERRIE MAE F. PERILLO, MBA, MPA, CFMPPartner & Senior Consultant
Cherrie Mae F. Perillo, better known as Maey to all of her peers, is an advocate of interactive learning. She was an awardee of Ten Outstanding Faculty of the Year in 2012 at Far Eastern University (Manila). As a professor in one of the most prestigious universities in the country, she handles subjects greatly in the area of Business Economics. She is well loved and respected by her students, to the point that she has served as an inspiration to many of the classes she has handled.

EARL JOSEPH M. BORGONA, CPA, MBA, CFMP, LLBPartner & Senior Consultant
Earl has been into different facets of the business world, foremost of which is his strong background in finance, particularly in accounting. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in accountancy from thePhilippine School of Business Administration, and would later on become a Certified Public Accountant. In pursuit of higher learning, Earl would later on finish his Master’s in Business Administration from the De La Salle University, and would later on take upBachelor of Laws from Abra Valley Colleges.

IKE ALLAN W. TOMAS, MBA, MPHPartner & Senior Consultant
Allan holds two Master’s degree, namely an MBA with concentration on Marketing from the University of Phoenix – Hawaii Campus in Honolulu, Hawaii. His Master’s in Public Health, magna cum laude, was born out of his desire to serve his country and earned this degree from the American Military University, Charlestown, West Virginia with concentration on Disaster Management.

RUTH HERNANDEZ-SANTOSSenior Consultant
Being a Psychology graduate has allowed Ruth to see beyond the persona of each person. She sees them differently and in a very positive and humane perspective. Ruth sees the kindness, uniqueness, and the very heart of the individual. At times, Ruth may look like she is timid and quiet, but then again she is so flexible, be it in her personal life and her ability to handle students of all ages, and deal with them in a rather personalized manner.

RUTCHER M. LACAZASenior Consultant
Rutcher is currently working on his thesis for his graduate degree, Master of Statistics with a specialization in Financial Econometrics and is on his final semester at the University of the Philippines – Diliman. He also previously completed units from his MA in Economics with a Specialization in International Trade, which he also took from the University of the Philippines – Diliman. He earned his degree in BS Business Administration major in Business Economics from Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology, where he graduated as Cum Laude and a CHED Congressional Scholar. True to growing in his profession, he passed the Civil Service Examination in 2012.

CARLO R. PRADO, M.D., FPCEMSenior Consultant
Carlo is a doctor by profession, whose specialization is in emergency medicine. He is a Fellow in Philippine College of Emergency Medicine, who advocates in the preservation of life through humanistic and passionate means. Prior to being a doctor, Carlo has taken up BS Biology and Doctor of Medicine from the University of Santo Tomas. Doc Carlo, as famililarly known to many, has recently finished his medical practice in the Bahamas at Rand Memorial Hospital as an Accident and Emergency Physician. He was stationed there for about six years before coming back home to the Philippines and focus on other health endeavors such as the promulgation of Life Skills Training.