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COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Transforming Fragilities, Inc. (TFI) has officially welcomed seven new staff members to its team. The new cohort joins TFI during a period of active operations, as the organization continues to implement its milestone initiatives, alongside a growing portfolio of local research and community development consultancies.

The onboarding of these new team members is aimed at strengthening TFI’s capacity to deliver high-quality, evidence-based projects while maintaining rigorous operational and financial standards across all active project locations.

“Our work in Mindanao relies entirely on the dedication, integrity, and skills of our team,” said Judith Joy “Jai” Libarnes, Managing Director of TFI. “We are happy to welcome these members to our TFI family. Each of them will hopefully help us better serve our partners and communities, protect the integrity of our data, and ensure that our program deliveries remain responsive and timely.”

To manage the logistics and quality of TFI’s expanding engagements, the organization has designated project-specific focals to oversee distinct clusters of work. These coordinators are tasked with mastering the management details of their assigned projects and ensuring seamless communication and coordination between TFI, its partners, and its field teams.

𝗔𝗿𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻 (𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿, 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 1): Samadalan takes charge of coordinating a cluster of engagements of TFI. She will serve as the primary programmatic interface for her assigned portfolio, tracking timelines, managing field schedules, and coordinating with TFI’s internal support teams to ensure that all deliverables meet partner expectations.

𝗔𝗶𝗿𝗮𝗵 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗱 (𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿, 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 2): Assisting with a second cluster of engagements, Kamad assumes responsibility for tracking implementation progress and maintaining the technical quality of active engagements. She will coordinate closely with technical specialists and field teams to identify and resolve operational challenges early.

A strong administrative and financial backend is essential to support technical teams and protect organizational resources. To strengthen these administrative safeguards, TFI has welcomed dedicated personnel to handle contract coordination and financial management:

𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗔𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻 (𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲): Alongan joins the operations team to facilitate contracting processes for technical experts, specialists, and field teams. He is responsible for ensuring that all contracts include TFI’s mandatory safeguarding policies, such as the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Abuse, and Harassment (PSEAH) guidelines and Data Privacy Act (DPA) compliance, while also assisting in maintaining the organization’s eligibility profiles on procurement platforms.

𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗰𝗮 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗱𝗮𝗻 (𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 / 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗿): Timpadan joins the finance unit to handle physical disbursements, prepare payment vouchers, and manage cash requirements. Her role provides a critical layer of financial checks and balances, helping maintain the transparency and financial discipline required by TFI’s internal guidelines.

Delivering data-driven social change requires rigorous, ethical, and safe data gathering on the ground. TFI has added three specialists to coordinate field activities and ensure accurate, DPA-compliant information management:

𝗦𝗼𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻 (𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲): Papandayan will support qualitative research, community discussions, and localized survey activities. Her familiarity with local contexts will help TFI maintain respectful and culturally sensitive engagements during active field deployments.

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗠𝗮 (𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁): Ma joins the team to track master project calendars, coordinate schedules, and assist in programmatic documentation. She will work closely with project coordinators to ensure that operational activities remain aligned with target timelines.

𝗘𝗷𝗮𝘆 𝗟𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗻 (𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁): Luntuan will assist in facilitating community-level engagements and conducting field data collection. His work will focus on upholding standard informed consent protocols and data protection guidelines directly at the community interface.

The new team members have completed their initial operational orientations under the guidance of Managing Director Judith Joy Libarnes. The onboarding process focused on aligning the new cohort with TFI’s core operational manuals, reporting protocols, and professional boundaries.

“We are committed to fostering a workplace built on mutual respect, clear communication, and professional diligence,” said Judith Joy Libarnes, Managing Director of TFI. “By clearly mapping out our operational support lines, we ensure that our team can work collaboratively and effectively to deliver high-quality research that honors the voices of the communities we partner with.”

With this new group of professionals fully integrated into their roles, Transforming Fragilities, Inc. continues to strengthen its capacity to deliver reliable research, foster local partnerships, and support sustainable peace and development across the region.