An International Certified Addiction Professional and a licensed Psychometrician. Has been in the helping field and substance use treatment and prevention for almost 20 years, providing therapeutic interventions and psychoeducation to individuals and their families dealing with Substance Use Problems. She is part of UNODC Global Drug Demand Reduction Trainers – Cohort IV. Certified facilitator for UNODC’s Strong Families Program and Caring for Your Child during Covid programs. Dr. Manda has acquired specialization in the Substance Use Treatment, Prevention, Recovery and Therapy from various trainings here and abroad. Aside from being an Addiction specialist, she is also one of the first batch of Certified Mental Health First Responder Trainer and Provider and an internationally certified Satir Global Coaching and Mentoring Specialist. She is an LGBT ally.