Our Staff

“DOC JOEY" CASTRO
(Founder)

Doc Joey is a medical doctor by profession and the founder of the Real LIFE Foundation.

A tireless advocate and a “father” to all of our scholars, his dream is to see thousands of Real LIFE scholars graduate from university and transform the Philippines.

LYNN NAWATA
(Executive Director)

Lynn is Japanese by ethnicity, Canadian by citizenship and nationality, and Filipina at heart. Formerly the country manager of a US multinational corporation, Lynn has lived in the Philippines for more than 15 years.

Her dream is to mobilize thousands of people to serve the poor of the Philippines.

VINCE BITANA
(Program Director)

Vince was born and raised in a squatter community in Tatalon, Quezon City, and worked his way through school.

A dedicated mentor to young people, Vince has a heart to reach out to the future leaders of our nation. He believes that the future is bright for those who know the Creator of LIFE.

 SONY DELA CALZADA
(Director of Partner Relations)

The “mom” of our Real LIFE Foundation, Sony is the creative force behind our fundraising.

Formerly a talent manager and producer, she has an infectious energy and enthusiasm to provide a better future for the youth of the Philippines.