Karina Melencio

Drafted analytical briefers for military leadership on key defense issues, supporting speaking engagements with chiefs of defense from partner states. Coordinated bilateral and multilateral diplomatic meetings and engagements of the AFP, particularly with Northeast Asian and European state governments, embassies, and armed forces. Assisted in coordinating logistical and administrative arrangements for joint MDB-SEB activities between the AFP and the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), Joint US Military Assistance Group (JUSMAG), and United States Task Force - Philippines (US TF-P).

Research Analyst at Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) - International Military Affairs Center (IMAC) and RP-US MDB-SEB Combined Secretariat (2025-07 – 2026-01)

• Drafted analytical briefers for military leadership on key defense issues, supporting speaking engagements with chiefs of defense from partner states.
• Coordinated bilateral and multilateral diplomatic meetings and engagements of the AFP, particularly with Northeast Asian and European state governments, embassies, and armed forces.
• Assisted in coordinating logistical and administrative arrangements for joint MDB-SEB activities between the AFP and the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM), Joint US Military Assistance Group (JUSMAG), and United States Task Force - Philippines (US TF-P).

Research & Communications Intern at University of the Philippines - Center for Integrative and Development Studies (UP CIDS) - Strategic Studies Program (SSP) (2024-08 – 2024-11)

• Drafted Katipunan Dialogue Podcast Season 4 Episode Research Briefs and Proceedings focusing on Philippine-global affairs, political economy, and national security.
• Co-organized the 6th Katipunan Conference and led a team of student rapporteurs and documenters.
• Drafted a review of related literature for a publication project on Philippine Foreign policy.

Editorial Researcher & Writer Intern at Quezon City Government - Public Affairs and Information Services Department (2024-06 – 2024-07)

• Assisted in the media coverage of #LoveLaban2Everyone QC Pride Parade and crafted live written reports for social media publishing.
• Assisted in event planning and project management of literacy workshops for Sangguniang Kabataan councils.
• Drafted video and keynote messages for Mayor Ma. Josefino "Joy" Belmonte.

Copywriter Intern at BBDO Guerrero (2022-05 – 2022-08)

• Drafted and pitched campaign concepts, promotional deals, and product design and innovation for national brands.
• Crafted copy for TV and social media static and dynamic ad sets including captions, headlines, content, and voice-over scripts.

Master of Arts in Asian Studies Specializing in Northeast Asia (China) – University of the Philippines Diliman, Asian Center (2025 – 2026)

Bachelor of Arts in Global Affairs and Diplomacy (Joint Track - Humanitarian and Political Economy Major) – Miriam College, Loyola Heights (2021 – 2025)

Senior High School in Humanities and Social Sciences – UST Angelicum College (USTACQC), Quezon City (2019 – 2021)