INNOTECH welcomes new Centre Director Dr. Majah-Leah V. Ravago, officially introduced to the diplomatic community 

The new INNOTECH Centre Director, Dr. Majah-Leah V. Ravago, was formally introduced and welcomed by the diplomatic community on May 6, 2025.

“In an era shaped by economic integration, AI, Industry 4.0, and the accelerating energy transition, education can no longer operate in isolation,” she said. “Our goal is to transform education into a strategic tool that supports mobility and drives sustainable development across generations,” said Dr. Ravago.

Under Dr. Ravago’s leadership, INNOTECH aims to play a pivotal role in shaping the responsible and inclusive use of AI in education across the region. The organization will work closely with member countries, regional partners, and stakeholders to draft and promote a comprehensive AI framework tailored to Southeast Asia’s unique educational and socio-cultural context.

Dr. Ravago brings to the role an extensive background in economics and education. She is the 10th Centre Director of INNOTECH and previously served as President and CEO of the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP). A seasoned educator, she has taught at the University of Hawaii, the University of the Philippines School of Economics, and Ateneo de Manila University, where she is currently on leave from the Department of Economics.

She has also held leadership roles as Program Director of the USAID-funded Energy Policy and Development Program; led initiatives at the House of Representatives (HRep) and Ateneo de Manila University to support the President’s eight-point agenda through evidence-based research; and served as President of the Philippine Economic Society (PES).

As Southeast Asia continues to embrace digital transformation, INNOTECH reaffirms its commitment to fostering innovative, inclusive, and future-ready education systems—with AI governance and responsible implementation at the forefront of its agenda.