Rhoda

I was born in Manila, Philippines and emigrated with my family to Los Angeles at age 7. When my oldest brother taught me how to draw, he also opened the door to an awe-filled world where details were important and therefore, all was wondrous and beautiful.  The door never shut thanks to the addition of Poetry and Literature which caused tremendous inspiration, a passion for critical thinking and a love for writing and reading stories and poetry.  I continually pursued my loves and in 1998, I completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in English at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).  

Professionally, I have been a digital solutions producer with over a decade of experience creating and managing significant digital projects for major brands, organizations and events.  In 2004, after traveling around the world for a year, I moved to Sydney, Australia where I made a home for almost 5 years.

In Australia, I expanded my digital media profession working for some of Sydney's most notable agencies.  I also found an outlet for my passions of creating a better world by empowering others through breathwork rebirthing and by co-founding a non-profit called Little and LOUD International Inc., which supports children's empowerment through creative self-expression, collaboration and cross-cultural communication.

I'm currently the Country Manager in the U.S.A. for PhotoMerchant, an exciting new online tool empowering photographers to run a more profitable and productive business by having a complete online gallery and e-commerce website with direct and self fulfillment options.