hello friends! i'm merilou*

I believe that some of the best things in life live on the opposite side of fear. As a first-generation Filipino American shaped by diaspora, I grew up navigating different cultures, perspectives, and communities. That experience taught me to stay curious and to seek connection wherever I go.

That mindset carries into the way I approach my work. I’m drawn to projects that live in the intersection of storytelling, strategy, and community — turning ideas into meaningful experiences and creating spaces where people feel connected.

event strategy

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community impact

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project management

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event strategy • community impact • project management •

merilou + her side quests

✔ marathoner

✔ charity runner

✔ solo traveler

✔ adventure seeker

✔ food blogger

✔ beginner ceramicist

☐ handpoke tattooing

coming soon: