DR. BEVERLY BANAKEN LALTOOG, LPT, JD

The Definitive Author Bio

Dr. Beverly Banaken Laltoog is a transformative educational leader, researcher, and licensed professional teacher with over 11 years of sustained academic service across secondary and higher education ecosystems. Armed with a PhD in Development Administration and a Juris Doctor, she currently serves as the Director of the Office of Student Affairs at the University of Baguio and is a 2026 Naveen Jindal Young Global Research Fellow at O.P. Jindal Global University.

As an interdisciplinary scholar, Dr. Laltoog’s research matrix seamlessly bridges Law, Political Science, and Public and Development Administration with deep inquiries into Sociology, Anthropology, Gender Studies, and Indigenous Cultural Integrity. Her academic footprint spans from the sociology of transnational families to frontline investigations into environmental sustainability, peace education, and student-centered governance.

A globally recognized voice in educational innovation, her impactful work includes authoring regional curriculum frameworks like the Cordillera Heritage 101 Book, serving as a global evaluator for the QS Reimagine Education Awards in London, and being shortlisted as an international nominee for Spain's prestigious Premio Órdenes Españolas. Dr. Laltoog’s writing and leadership explore how policy, law, and culture align to empower local communities, protect cultural heritage, and foster inclusive institutional innovation.

Education

·       Research Fellow – Naveen Jindal Young Global Research Fellowship, O.P. Jindal Global University (2026)

·       Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Development Administration – Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University

·       Juris Doctor (JD), Non-Thesis – University of Baguio

·       Master in Public Administration (MPA) – University of Baguio

·       Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science (Education Unit Earner) – University of Baguio

·       Short Course on Research Leadership – De La Salle University

·       Licensed Professional Teacher (LPT) – Major in Social Studies

Areas of Discipline and Research

·       Development Administration and Public Policy: Examining evidence-based governance, public administration systems, and socio-economic development strategies.

·       Indigenous Studies and Cultural Integrity: Focusing on the unwritten moral codes, cultural preservation, and identity of indigenous communities (such as the ethnolinguistics/indigenous group).

·       Heritage Education and Curriculum Development: Specializing in regional curriculum frameworks and localized academic integrations.

·       Peace Education and Community Empowerment: Researching the intersections of quality education, social equity, and the pursuit of peaceful societies within indigenous populations.

·       Sociology of Transnational Families: Investigating the support systems, social dynamics, and community impact of transnational family structures.

·       Student-Centered Governance and Higher Education Innovation: Researching inclusive student engagement, student rights, and transformative leadership models in tertiary education.

Professional Leadership Experience

·       Director, Office of Student Affairs (OSA) | Present

·       Associate Professor II | 2014 – 2026

·       Member, UB Research Board – Research Instrumentation Committee | 2024 – 2026

·       Program Chair, BA Political Science | 2022 – 2024

·       Practicum Coordinator, BA Political Science | 2023 – 2025

·       Assessor and Mentor, ETEEAP | 2020 – Present

·       Extension and Community Outreach Coordinator | 2019 – 2020

Awards & Global Recognition

·       Best Dissertation Award – Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University

·       Most Outstanding Educator Award – University of Baguio (August 2025)

·       10-Year Dedicated Service Award – University of Baguio (August 2025)

·       Multiple Best Research Presentation Awards – Including APCORE (November 2025) and the 6th IPOPHL-DLSU Research Conference (April 2025).

·       Global Academic Evaluator & Judge – QS Reimagine Education Awards, London, UK (2024–2025).

·       International Nominee – Shortlisted for the prestigious 6th Edition of the Premio Órdenes Españolas (Spanish Orders History Prize) at the Royal Palace of El Pardo, Spain (2024).

Selected Publications

·       Diasporic Culture in Urban Spaces: A Study of the Unwritten Moral Code of the Igorots in Baguio City (2025)

·       Empowering Indigenous Communities: The Pursuit of Quality Education and Peaceful Societies(2024)

·       Support System of Transnational Families in Guinzadan, Bauko, Mountain Province (2024)

·       Lead Author (Baguio City Chapter): Cordillera Heritage 101 Book—a regional curriculum framework endorsed by CHED-CAR.

Editorial & Peer Review Commitments

·       Reviewer: Frontiers of Education

·       Reviewer: African Educational Research Journal (2026)

·       Reviewer: Journal of Humanities and Social Science (HSS)