Andrea H. Trinidad
President
Andrea H. Trinidad is a journalist, communications strategist, and patient advocate who has dedicated more than a decade to improving the lives of people with bleeding disorders in the Philippines.
She is the founding President of Hemophilia Advocates-Philippines (HAP), established in 2016, which has grown into a nationwide network of 24 chapters advocating for better treatment, education, and patient support.
Living with both von Willebrand disease and hemophilia A, Andrea brings personal experience to her advocacy. Under her leadership, HAP has facilitated access to life-saving therapies for hundreds of patients, particularly those in underserved communities.
In September 2026, she helped spearhead the National Hemophilia Summit, bringing together stakeholders to advance a unified national advocacy agenda.
A seasoned journalist and communications consultant, Andrea has worked with international organizations including UNICEF, WHO, USAID, and the Asian Development Bank.
She believes that access to life-saving treatment should be a right, not a privilege.
