Cristel Borneo

Research Officer and Biotechnology graduate with experience in project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, stakeholder engagement, and GIS mapping. Skilled in quantitative and qualitative research, data analysis, and technical reporting. Experienced in supporting NGO and community-based projects through evidence-based research and data-driven decision-making.

Research Officer - Better with Company (NGO)

(2025-05 - 2026-02)

• Assisted in data collection and analysis
• Collaborated with team members on project planning and implementation.
• Engaged with stakeholders to gather project insights and feedback.
• Developed spatial maps using QGIS and other GIS tools.
• Supported research and monitoring activities.

Student Research Assistant - Mr. Mark Flyndon

(2024-05 - 2024-07)

Research Title: Effects of a Westernized Diet on the Gut Microbiome, Metatranscriptome, and Metabolome of School-Aged Children in Leyte: A Follow-Up Study

• Assisted in data gathering and research activities.
• Supported documentation and data management.
• Participated in research analysis and reporting.

On-the-Job Trainee - Center for Tropical Mushroom Research and Development, Central Luzon State University, Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija - Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija

(2023-07 - 2023-08)

Bachelor of Science - Biotechnology (Industrial Biotechnology) - Visayas State University (2024-08)

Senior High School - STEM Track - Baybay City Senior High School (2020-03)

Junior High School - STE Curriculum - Baybay National High School (2018-01)

Elementary Education - Kansungka Elementary School (2014-03)