Angelina Cayabyab

Angelina Cayabyab

Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Haliya (Backed by StartOut 🏳️‍🌈, NVIDIA Inception, and Silicon Valley Tech Futures Group) | Flex Tech Edge J.D. Candidate ⚖️

Hobbies: Intermediate Kickboxing, Indoor Bouldering (Rock Climbing), Competitive Pinball League

Hello, World!

Santa Clara, California - Coded by Angelina via Github

About

I am the Founder and CEO of Haliya, a legal tech company backed by NVIDIA Inception and Silicon Valley Tech Futures Group, with a USPTO Patent Pending on SnowSpark. I also serve in Marketing at Harvey, the #1 legal tech startup. My work lives at the intersection of artificial intelligence and law, where the right tools determine whether technology works for people or against them.

Before founding Haliya, I built my foundation inside government. I learned firsthand that the policies shaping our future are written by whoever is in the room. I made sure I was in the room. Then I decided to build.

I am a J.D. Candidate at Santa Clara University School of Law in the Flex Tech Edge program. Building a legal tech company while studying law gives me a perspective that very few founders in this space carry.

Haliya is open to investors. If you believe the next wave of legal infrastructure should be built by founders who have lived inside the system, let us talk. angelina@haliya.ai

Experience

Law School Ambassador - Marketing

Harvey - #1 Legal Tech Startup

Present
  • ▸Serves as Harvey's on-campus representative, driving awareness and adoption of Harvey's AI legal research platform among law students and faculty
  • ▸Organizes and hosts educational events, workshops, and demonstrations to help law students and professors understand how AI tools are transforming legal research, writing, and practice
  • ▸Builds partnerships with student organizations and faculty to embed Harvey into the law school curriculum and prepare the next generation of lawyers for an AI-driven legal industry

Data Governance Board - City of San Jose

GovAI Coalition

Present
  • ▸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.

Founder/CEO of Haliya

Haliya (Backed by NVIDIA Inception Program and Silicon Valley Tech Future Group)

USPTO Patent Pending: SnowSpark (Product) | Open to Investors

Present: Entrepreneur
  • ▸Leading 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
  • ▸Directs 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 for SnowSpark product development

Staff AQS (Tech/Ops/Compliance Permitting) - Engineering Division

Bay Area Air District

Past
  • ▸Evaluated engineering division projects to design evidence-based strategies for 7.7 million Bay Area residents
  • ▸Conducted 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
  • ▸Applied quantitative analysis and machine learning techniques to evaluate environmental health trends
  • ▸Nominated, elected, and won to co-lead the agency's first-ever LGBTQIA+ ERG of 25+ employees, making history as the first LGBTQIA+ ERG in the institution. Drafted the LGBTQIA+ Charter to legally document and protect LGBTQIA+ employees as a protected class. Co-hosted community events alongside colleagues.

Victory Public Leadership Fellow

LGBTQ+ Victory Institute

Past
  • ▸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

Past
  • ▸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

Past
  • ▸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

Past
  • ▸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

Past
  • ▸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

Past
  • ▸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

Past
  • ▸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 - Tech Edge - Flex J.D. in Silicon Valley, IP Law, #4 IP Law Nationwide

Santa Clara University School of Law

Present

MSCS, Top 10 Nationwide

Georgia Tech - College of Computing

Present

Master of Public Health (MPH) with Highest Distinction, #1 California

UC Berkeley School of Public Health

Alumni

Master of Business Administration (MBA), T50 Nationwide

University of California, Davis - Graduate School of Management

Alumni

Community Leadership & Project Ownership

LGBTQIA+ ERG Co-Lead for Agency's 1st LGBTQIA+ ERG Group
CalHacks 12.0 Hackathon - Social Impact Category Winner, UC Berkeley
GT AIx - ATL 2025 Hackathon Participant - Top 5 VC-Backed Idea Competitor, Georgia Tech
Project Manager, TechEquity AI
Published ArcGIS Research Author, UC Berkeley
President of Women in Leadership / Women in Leadership Conference Host, UC Davis GSM
Conference Presenter - Women in Data Science, Stanford University
Top 5 Competitor - Chicago Case Competition, Reaching Out MBA
Top 10 Competitor - USC Marshall Case Competition
Co-Founder / President, CSUN Transfer Student Alliance
Vice President, CSUN Health Administration Student Association
Most Dedicated Debater / Most Scientific Debater, CSUN Forensics - Speech & Debate Team

Public Speaking & Collaborations

Available for paid professional engagements regarding these topics on a case-by-case basis:

Legal Tech Innovation

AI/ML Strategy

Public Health Policy

Cross-Sector Business Leadership

Discuss a Project

Professional Photos

NVIDIA Inception Program

NVIDIA Inception Program

NVIDIA GTC 2026 - Watching Jensen Huang's Keynote from the Elevated Floor-Level

NVIDIA GTC 2026 - Watching Jensen Huang's Keynote from the Elevated Floor-Level

Tech Industry Event

Tech Industry Collaboration

OpenAI & Silicon Valley Leadership

Meeting Daredevil

Meeting Daredevil

UC Berkeley Commencement

UC Berkeley Commencement

Santa Clara University School of Law

Santa Clara University

Charney Hall of Law

Conference Speaking Engagement

Public Speaking

Leadership Conference Presentation

UC Berkeley Master's Distinction Awards

UC Berkeley Distinction

Highest Honor & Steve Wozniak Recognition

TechCrunch Disrupt Conference

TechCrunch Disrupt

Silicon Valley Tech Conference

Professional Conference Venue

Conference Venue

Professional Industry Event

Women in Data Science Conference at Stanford

Stanford WiDS Conference

Research Presentation on Data Privacy

Testimonials

Innocent Menyo

Medical Imaging | MPH (Epi/Biostat) @UC Berkeley

January 27, 2026 - Studied together

Angelina is a unique talent with skills spanning law, business, innovation and public health. She excelled with the highest mark earning a distinction through a Master of Public Health at UC Berkeley. Through the same program, she created an ArcGIS Map and got it used as an example for future Berkeley classes. Leveraging her background in innovation, she won a hackathon and through her legal tech startup, she is backed by Silicon Valley Tech Futures Group and NSF I-Corps Northwest. With her versatile skill set, Angelina is uniquely positioned to lead and shape partnerships at the intersection of law, business, innovation, public health and technology, making her a valuable asset for forward-thinking organizations.

Edgar A. Martinez, MPH-HPM

Senior Practice Support Advisor | Healthcare Strategy & Operations Leader

December 20, 2024 - Studied together

I am delighted to recommend Angelina, with whom I had the pleasure of collaborating on a project for our Regulatory and Drug Development class at UC Berkeley. During the project, Angelina exhibited exceptional skills in investigating ethical, regulatory, and access issues related to our assigned drug. Her ability to analyze complex topics and provide thoughtful insights significantly contributed to the success of our team. Angelina consistently demonstrated a positive attitude, openness to feedback, and a creative approach to problem-solving. These qualities made her an invaluable team member who worked seamlessly with others and fostered a collaborative environment. Her drive and determination were evident in every aspect of her work, making her a standout contributor. I am confident that Angelina's strong work ethic, analytical abilities, and interpersonal skills make her an excellent fit for any position requiring a capable, driven, and team-oriented individual.

Pallavi Golwara

Product, Data Strategy & Analytics | Entrepreneur | MBA @UC Davis

June 20, 2024 - Studied together

I highly appreciate Angelina for her exceptional dedication and passion as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) advocate. As an MBA colleague and team player, Angelina consistently demonstrated a profound commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, ensuring that every voice is heard and valued. Her collaborative spirit and empathetic approach make her an invaluable colleague, as she tirelessly works to promote understanding and respect among team members. Angelina's ability to navigate complex conversations with grace and her unwavering dedication to creating an inclusive culture have significantly helped many of her colleagues grow through her continuous constructive feedback. She is not only a passionate advocate but also a dependable and inspiring team member, making her an outstanding addition to any team.

Sevinj Ismayilova

Business Analyst

March 15, 2023 - Worked on the same team

I am grateful that I had the chance to be teammates with Angelina for Everyone's Business Case Competition organized by USC and UBS. Angelina is a very dedicated person. She did not quit even through she had a fever. Lucky for us, she got better before the competition. Her public speech skills are very impressive. She can talk about anything and will captivate everyone's attention as a leader that she is. I look forward to work with her in the future!

Pauline Nguyen

Community Outreach Specialist at Reed Magazine Official

July 22, 2022 - Client relationship

Angelina is extremely passionate and dedicated about healthcare. She cares about the health and well-being of her community and is very committed to pursuing her goals of improving healthcare laws. She aspires to make healthcare policies as accessible and inclusive as possible for everyone. Angelina is also an effective communicator and works well in a group. She is warm and friendly and will always make sure the group has everything they need to succeed Angelina started the Transfer Student Alliance, the first transfer student club at California State University, Northridge. The club helps facilitate transfer students into CSUN to make their experience easier. It aims to create a safe space so all transfer students can have the resources they need, as well as create a community for socializing. With the Transfer Student Alliance, Angelina strives to make sure all students, including transfer students, feel welcomed at the university.

Amarachi Ubawike, JD

Graduate of St. John's University School of Law | Ron Brown Scholar

July 19, 2022 - Worked at different companies

I met Angelina while we were mentees at LegalEEE, a legal mentoring program designed to provide support for aspiring attorneys. As I got to know Angelina more, I started seeing how smart and passionate she is about inequality in the health care system. She is so focused on learning more and educating her peers about America's health care system. I strongly believe that her education at UC Davis would strengthen her advocacy for equality in the health care system.

Contact

Open to discussing new opportunities and collaborations. Feel free to reach out!