Angelina Cayabyab
Cross-Sector Strategy Expert
Expertise in CA State Regulations, BizOps/Strategy, Public Health, and Applied ML
About
Angelina is a Corporate/Government ESG Specialist (Expert) and Law Student. She is experienced in California government, biotech, healthcare, tech, and academic institutions. Her work has been recognized by California's public and private sectors, including Genentech's Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Prize and the California State Capitol.
A Bay Area native, Angelina brings deep statewide networks, subject-matter depth, and experience leading cross-functional teams in regulated industries through market research and stakeholder-facing data analysis.
Legal Disclosures (California): (1) Monetary gifts may not exceed $630 per calendar year per the California Constitution. (2) Any actual or perceived conflict of interest will be declined per California regulations.
Experience
Data Governance Board - City of San Jose
GovAI Coalition
- ▸Appointed by Mayor Matt Mahan's Administration to establish data governance framework developments and AI standards for the City of San Jose. The Data Governance Board comprises of government agency employees who meet once-a-month.
- ▸Collaborates with federal, state, and local agencies on cross-jurisdictional data sharing protocols and compliance frameworks aligned with NIST AI Risk Management standards.
- ▸Develops and implements responsible AI policies addressing algorithmic discrepancies, privacy protections, and regulatory compliance measures for government operations serving Silicon Valley.
AQS, Tech Operations & Compliance - Engineering Division
Bay Area Air District
- ▸Evaluates engineering division projects to design evidence-based strategies for 7.7 million Bay Area residents
- ▸Conducts engineering evaluations and business permits for integrating public health data with environmental metrics to assess air quality impacts, contributing to a 30% improvement in cross-functional operations
- ▸Applies quantitative analysis and machine learning techniques to evaluate environmental health trends
Startup Founder / Chief Executive Officer
Haliya (Backed by NVIDIA Inception for Startups)
- ▸Spearheads the commercial development and launch of a legal tech product, securing acceptance into NVIDIA Inception for Startups with NVIDIA GTC 26 attendance in San Jose McEnery Convention Center
- ▸Leads a team of 10 for advancing business models and utilizing machine learning algorithms for product integration, deployment, and execution
- ▸Conducts market research and competitive analysis, leveraging LLMs and proprietary information
Victory Public Leadership Fellow
LGBTQ+ Victory Institute
- ▸Collaborated with a select national cohort of emerging LGBTQ+ government employees in Washington, DC for acquiring effective political campaigning tactics and a broader professional network with shared values
Biotech Management
BarCode Co. - Nucleate (World's Leading Biotech Startup Accelerator) - Bay Area Chapter
- ▸Led business data and enhanced product deliverables in front of 159 student researchers, 17 investors, and 11 industry advisors that achieved a 95% operational success rate in business development for an early detection medical device startup
- ▸Effectively presented strategic initiatives to executives, investors, and venture capitalists
- ▸Received Genentech's JDEI Prize
Biotech Management Consultant
Genentech, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, Ultragenyx, Novozymes, UC Davis Venture Catalyst Pre-Seed Biotech Startups, 3 Series B Biotech Startups, 2 Series A Biotech Startups
- ▸Developed and implemented strategic growth initiatives for biotechnology clients, leading to a 15%-20% increase in market penetration
- ▸Conducted comprehensive market analysis and competitor benchmarking for Executive-Level insights
- ▸Collaborated with diverse teams to optimize operational processes, resulting in project delivery efficiency
Tech Management Consultant
BlackBerry Ltd. Corporation
- ▸Conducted in-depth market analysis to identify emerging technology trends for global smart city, AI, and cybersecurity initiatives
- ▸Streamlined project management processes within a 10-week period, resulting in a 20% reduction in project delivery time
- ▸Developed and presented data-driven research from Tokyo and Kenya to the Executive Marketing Director, driving a 15% increase in customer engagement
Statewide Health Policy and Management Fellow
California State Capitol LGBTQ+ Association
- ▸Developed and implemented statewide health initiatives that increased community engagement by 25%
- ▸Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design policy initiatives addressing LGBTQ+ health disparities
- ▸Received professional recognition from the California State Capitol and APAPA
Health Administration - Oncology Department
Cancer Support Community - Santa Barbara / Ventura County / Valley
- ▸Spearheaded cross-functional teams to innovate patient care programs, achieving a 25% improvement in patient outcomes
- ▸Managed resource allocation and operational plans while maintaining adherence to departmental budgets
- ▸Developed and implemented strategic initiatives that enhanced patient care services
Patient Rounder - Oncology Department
O'Connor Hospital
- ▸Oversaw and directed the daily rounding schedule for consistent coverage and adherence to established compliance regulations that included privacy laws, medical laws, occupational health and safety laws, environmental laws, and civil rights laws
- ▸Trained and mentored new Patient Rounders providing continuous feedback on documentation, patient interaction, and timely issue escalation
- ▸Analyzed rounding data to identify trends in patient needs and collaborated with nursing leadership to implement process improvements for enhanced service delivery
Education
Juris Doctorate (JD) - Law - Tech Edge JD
Santa Clara University - School of Law
Completed rigorous coursework in legal frameworks, policy analysis, and compliance for developing a strong foundation in regulations relevant to business, public health, and tech. Non-conditional scholarship recipient.
Master of Science in Computer Science - ML/AI
Georgia Institute of Technology - School of Computing
Developed an advanced understanding of ML algorithms and AI systems by conducting empirical research reports. Won 1 hackathon. Chosen as one of the top competitors in nationwide hackathons.
Master of Public Health
University of California, Berkeley - School of Public Health
Graduated with Distinction, the highest honor, on the MPH Comprehensive Exam. Strengthened expertise in public health by conducting/presenting my empirical research, leading my required practicum, and contributing to collaborative in-person field work for evidence-based decision making in public health. Received an Honorary Health Administration Award from the 2023 APHA Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.
Master of Business Administration
University of California, Davis - Graduate School of Management
Demonstrated a strong foundation in contemporary business practices by dissecting expert-level business case studies, consulting for Fortune 500 companies and emerging startups, and collaborating with multiple professionals at nationwide industry conferences. Elected as the President of Women in Leadership. Received the Women in Leadership scholarship. Chosen as one of the top competitors in nationwide business case competitions.
Community Leadership & Project Ownership
Public Speaking & Collaborations
Available for paid professional engagements regarding these topics on a case-by-case basis:
ML/AI Strategy
Implementation
Public Health
Population Health
Business Administration
Business Development and Growth
Legal & Policy Analysis
CA Regulatory Compliance
Professional Photos
Tech Industry Collaboration
OpenAI & Silicon Valley Leadership
UC Berkeley Commencement
UC Berkeley Distinction
Highest Honor & Steve Wozniak Recognition
Santa Clara University
Charney Hall of Law
Public Speaking
Leadership Conference Presentation
TechCrunch Disrupt
Silicon Valley Tech Conference
Conference Venue
Professional Industry Event
Stanford WiDS Conference
Research Presentation on Data Privacy
Contact
Open to discussing new opportunities and collaborations. Feel free to reach out!