Gemma Mendoza

Gemma Mendoza is an accomplished professional in the field of journalism and digital strategy, currently serving as the Head of Digital Strategy at Rappler since December 2021 and as President of the Journalism for Nation Building Foundation since April 2018. With a history at Rappler from July 2011 to December 2020 as the Head of Research, Partnerships, and Strategy, and prior experience as an Editor at Newsbreak from January 2006 to July 2011, Mendoza has significantly contributed to various reporting series and digital initiatives. Additional roles include Editor in Chief at ABS-CBNNews.com in 2010 and Deputy Editor for Research & Systems from 2008 to 2010, as well as a Legislative Staff Officer at the Senate of the Philippines from March 1995 to May 2000, where background research and legislative drafting were key responsibilities. Mendoza holds a degree in AB History from the University of the Philippines, completed in 1994.