Chef Waya has been in the F&B industry for over two decades working in catering and restaurants. Coming from a background in development, she uses her restaurant work as a launchpad for various advocacies—championing better equality for women in the workplace, sustainable restaurant operations, inclusive employment for PWDs, and better relationships with farmers, suppliers and food purveryors. She is currently the Executive Chef of Gypsy Baguio by Chef Waya.