The Cognayan Team

Dr. Adrianne John R. Galang earned his doctorate degree in Personality Psychology with a minor in Social Psychology at UP Diliman and is currently an assistant professor in the department. He has spent the last decade investigating individual differences in the arts and sciences. In 2016, Dr. Galang was awarded the Dr. Sybil Eysenck Young and given a grant by the 17th H. J. Eysenck Memorial Fund for his project titled: Further investigations into the physiology and cognitions of creativity. He has extensive scientific publications and presentations in both local and international conferences. 

Nisha Alicer is a researcher, analyst, writer, speaker, and manager working in the field of finance, business and community development.

Ella Louise Francia is a psychology,  writer and researcher who advocates for art as a powerful tool to amplify the voices of the oppressed. Through writing and organizing, she hopes to create spaces where others can fearlessly share their struggles and experiences through creative expression.