About


  • Advocate (Owner and Founder), Happy Shift PH
  • Sr. Director, Business Development and Linkages, NU Philippines
  • Doctor of Communication
  • Paralegal

Dr. Alessa Shainne L. Hostalero is an advocate, a marketing and communication professional, an academician, and an author/writer/editor. She have been in various industries of advertising, retail, publications, hospitality/tourism, training and development, and the academe. Shainne has been writing professionally and an environmental advocate since 2010, a practitioner of Marketing and Communication since 2012, and an Independent Environmental Journalist since 2016. Her stint in academia, marketing, and communication leveraged her to grow her network and develop professional connections across various industries. Currently, Shainne serves as the Sr. Director for Business Development and Linkages at the National University Philippines (NU), covering all NU campuses nationwide.

She finished her master’s degree in Development Communication from the University of the Philippines and her doctorate degree in Communication (Dean’s List) from the same university. She took her undergraduate studies, BS Commerce Major in Marketing Management from Far Eastern University, Manila. She also finished certifications/specializations in the fields of media and communication, Six Sigma, paralegal, digital marketing, journalism and digital journalism, and entrepreneurship from international academic institutions (US and Australia).

She runs a passion project called Happy Shift PH (Happy Shift PH | http://www.happyshiftph.com), which commits to serving as a knowledge bank advocating for the environment, its development, and sustainability.

Education, Training, and Certifications

 

Shainne holds a bachelor’s degree in Commerce with a major in Marketing Management from Far Eastern University-Manila (FEU), a Master of Development Communication, and a Doctor of Communication from the University of the Philippines (UP).

 

She earned various certification programs from prestigious international institutions such as Journalism (focused on Social Change) from the University of California, Berkeley; Entrepreneurship (User Innovation) from Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Media Literacy from Arizona State University; and, Digital Branding and Engagement from Curtin University, Australia. In addition, she also finished her certificates in Social Entrepreneurship from the University of the Philippines OU, and Sustainable Development Program under the SDG Academy and UN Sustainable Development Network. She is also a Six Sigma Yellow Belt certified (CSSYB), a certificated Paralegal, and a registered Author/Writer in the National Book Development Board (NBDB) Philippines. 

Affiliations

 

Shainne is a member of Greenpeace Southeast Asia-Philippines, the Philippine Association for Media and Information Literacy (PAMIL), the Philippine Marketing Association (PMA), the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI), the Philippines Communication Society (PCS), and Junior Chamber International (JCI) – Valenzuela chapter (2022 LO Treasurer). She also serves as the Senior Director of Business Development and Linkages Office for National University (NU) Philippines (Shared Service/all campuses). 

Research and Other Studies


Hostalero, A. S. L. (2019). Millennials’ Participation Through the New Media in Addressing Climate Change. [Master’s Thesis]. Master of Development Communication, University of the Philippines
 
Hostalero et al. (2009). A Study on Effects of Consuming Plastic and Styrofoam Materials Used in Selected Fast-Food Chains in the University Belt. [Marketing Research] Marketing Research, Far Eastern University
 
Hostalero, A. S.L. (2015). The Children’s Rights and the Life After Typhoon Yolanda. [Article]. Journalism for Social Change, UC Berkeley (BerkeleyX)
 
Hostalero, A. S.L. (2015). Threat Inside the Home. [Article]. Journalism for Social Change, UC Berkeley (BerkeleyX)
 
Hostalero, A. S.L. (2015, August). Ocean’s Health. [Article] Media Literacy, Arizona State University (ASUx) 
Other studies and publications can be found here:

Resource Speakership

 
Business opportunities today: Product Development and Innovation. 2022, February 8. La Consolacion College Caloocan City, College Department: Business Administration Area
Turning into a New Leaf: Eco-friendly ways and Sustainable Living/Green Practices in the Service and Business Industries. 2021, November 18. La Consolacion College Caloocan City, College Department: Business Administration Area
Social Enterprise Conference 2021. 2021, August 28. De La Salle University-Manila, Young Entrepreneurs’ Society (YES)
Doing Business in the Midst of Pandemic. Entrepreneurship Day. 2021, June 7. Mentari Intercultural School Grand Surya, Jakarta Indonesia
Ethics in Marketing. Marketing Management Class. 2015, April 7. FEU Diliman
 
Spread The Word – iLead. FEU Diliman Leadership Summit. 2015, May 5. FEU Diliman
 
Digital Revolution. Business and iTrends Seminar. 2015, December 3. FEU Diliman
 
[Host] AME Regional Marketing Management: In Pursuit of Advanced and Sustainable Integrated Marketing Communication.  2011, September 28. SM Sta. Mesa Cinema 5

As you may also see here her random musings. Shainne is also a voracious reader, some of her readings and reflections may be evident in her research and other writings. 


 All content © Shainne Hostalero unless otherwise specified, and is not to be used without her permission. The opinions expressed here do not represent those of any organization, individuals, or companies that Shainne might be affiliated with or employed by.

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