Andrea Trinidad-Echavez is a woman with lived Von Willebrand disease (VWD) experience and founder of the Hemophilia Advocates-Philippines (HAP).
Andrea is a leading voice in the Philippines promoting the awareness of bleeding disorders so that those who suffer from them would be given suitable and timely support which can be best institutionalized through legislation.
She is a communication expert with more than 27 years of experience in journalism, international development, public relations, stakeholder relations, and advocacy work. She held various leadership positions for the past 19 years in small to medium enterprises and has a strong network with policymakers, chambers of commerce, and industry stakeholders.
