Born into a family of high-achieving professionals in the Philippines, Judith chose design because it was the discipline that felt most truthful to how she sees people, spaces, and transformation.
Judith was raised in a family where excellence was expected. Her grandfather was a mayor, her father a doctor, and her siblings entered professions like medicine, dentistry, and accounting. She chose design instead, not because it was easier, but because it was the work that made sense to her.
Judith began her career with prestigious firms in Manila, working on government buildings, hotels, and a major commercial plaza near Enchanted Kingdom. She learned to present concepts clearly, coordinate with architects and engineers, and treat design as a human need rather than surface decoration.
Judith first came to Canada in 1998, sponsored by her aunt in Windsor. Within days of arriving in Toronto, she was already working in design. Her ability to connect with clients led to private residential work, including a condominium project requested specifically by one of the founding players connected to the Toronto Raptors.
Today she serves Windsor and Essex County through interior design consultations, landscape architecture projects, and art lessons for children, adults, and seniors. Her work with children with autism remains especially meaningful, shaping a teaching practice built on patience, creativity, and real connection.