Esperanza Pretila, MBA, BSNS, CHR, CFS, is an editor, writer, and founder of award-winning socio-entrepreneurial platforms. Her love for the written word began early—scribbling in her aunts’ college books at age three—and has guided her journey ever since. From winning a poetry award in fifth grade, to serving as the English Literary Editor of her high school publication The OLCAn, to working in the town library while studying at the University of the Philippines, she has pursued language with enduring passion.
At the Philippine Military Academy, Esperanza made history as the first female Editor-in-Chief of The Corps, the first female recipient of the Journalism Award, and the inaugural awardee of the Languages Plaque. She later served as editor for the Navy Journal, Fleet Journal, and Polaris Magazine, and was the founding editor of the Navy Digest.
Beyond writing, Esperanza has worked in human resources, education, real estate, and various other business and public service roles. She now lives in Australia with her husband Jun and their three sons—Huey, Sev, and Noah—grateful for the journey, grounded in faith, and pursuing simple yet heartfelt ways to make a difference. Ora et labora.