Ma. Isabel Fernandez is an Associate Research Manager at IPA Philippines. She has managed research projects on preventing violent extremism, justice reform, economic inclusion, and financial inclusion. Previously, she worked for the Angelo King Institute EBS and International Care Ministries. She is part of the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines - NCR, and ranked first in the JPES Ten Outstanding Economics Students of the Philippines. She holds an MS in Economics from De La Salle University.