Olivia de Jesus

Executive Director of Philippine Development Foundation (PhilDev)

Olivia de Jesus is the Executive Director of Philippine Development Foundation (PhilDev), a non-profit with a mission to enable the success of Filipinos through the pillars of education, innovation and entrepreneurship. She is also the Managing x Creative Director at Wondrous, a marketing communications agency she founded to help mission-oriented organizations tell their story and create positive impact.

Prior to entering the world of non-profit leadership, Olivia was the COO at ABS-CBN Global, where she spent the vast majority of her career connecting immigrant, transient and next-gen Filipino communities and providing them with relevant services. She was instrumental in developing and expanding the TFC news and entertainment network worldwide. She has worked in creative & story development, produced award-winning films and TV programs, developed digital and experiential brands, and leveraged platforms and partnerships with trade, government agencies, NGO’s and the community.

Olivia established Kollective Hustle, a speaker and mentoring series for Fil Am college students and young professionals. She is also the Executive Producer of Filipino-led films such as Yellow Rose and Bitter Melon.

Olivia's volunteer experience includes Board terms at Asian American Advertising Federation and ABS-CBN Foundation International, providing strong stewardship, strategy, fundraising & event management support.