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Dexter Galban, MD
Expert's Profile
Commissioner Dexter Acosta Galban earned his Doctor of Medicine and Master in Business Administration (MD-MBA) double degree from the Ateneo de Manila University after completing his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from the University of the Philippines Manila. Certified for Leadership and Management in Health by the University of Washington, he is currently pursuing his Masters in Public Management from the Ateneo de Manila University.
As a public servant in government, he serves as Commissioner of the Commission on Population & Development (POPCOM) under the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). In the private sector, he leads both Alaga Health Inc. and Experto PlayLabs International Consultancy as Chief Executive Officer and Founder. He also shares his expertise as the national adviser, mentor, and/or consultant of several national and international NGOs, civil society groups, and patient networks.
Credentials & Highlights
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
University of the Philippines - Manila
Doctor of Medicine (MD)
Ateneo de Manila University
Master in Business Administration (MBA)
Ateneo de Manila University
Master in Public Management (MPM) - current
Ateneo de Manila University
Leadership and Management in Health
University of Washington
Risk Assessment and Management
University of Cincinnati Risk Science Center
EXPERIENCES
Commissioner & Board Member
Commission on Population & Development - National Economic & Development Authority (POPCOM-NEDA)
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Alaga Health Inc.
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Experto PlayLabs International Consultancy Inc.
International Digital Health Solutions Expert
Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Global Panel Member
Restless Development & Project Everyone
Consultation Pool
Governing Health Futures 2030 - The Lancet & The Financial Times
Research Consultant
Health Care Without Harm - Asia
Board Member & Governance Committee Member
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing - Alpha Alpha Phi
COVID-19 Project Management Team Member
United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network - Youth Philippines
Technical Working Group Member
United Nations Population Fund Philippines
Vice President (Branding & Communications | Marketing & Finance)
IPG Training Institute for Professional Advancement
Mentor
makesense Philippines & PhilDev Foundation
National Adviser / Advisory Board Member / Consultant
Junior Achievement Philippines, GoodGov PH, One for Nursing Empowerment - Philippines, Healthy Philippines Alliance, Kabataang Lingkod Bayan ng Pilipinas, Youth Advocates for the Philippines, International Youth Council Pilipinas
Clinical Internship
The Medical City and Ospital ng Makati
AWARDS & ACCREDITATIONS
Outstanding Leadership in Healthcare - Top 100 Leaders (2022) Health 2.0 Conference (Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
Man of the Year - Outstanding Public Servant & Business Innovator (2021) Asia-Pacific Luminare Awards
Best Business Pitch (2021) Philippine Startup Week
Solidarity & Leadership Award (2020) United Nations Development Programme & 2030 Youth Force Asia-Pacific
Global Research Presenter (2019) 5th Green Hospitals Asian Conference
The Force Recognition for Sustainable Development Goals Ambassador (2019) 2030 Youth Force in the Philippines
Champion for Health (2018) The 2030 Project / The Lead Project
Registered Business Professional - RBP (2017) Chartered Association of Marketing & Business Professionals
Top 5 Future Professionals (2016) United States State Department - Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative
Leadership Award (2016) Junior Achievement Philippines & Junior Achievement Worldwide
Fellow of the Royal Institute of Nursing - FRIN (2015) Royal Institute of Singapore
Best Oral Presenter (2014) 17th East Asian Forum for Nursing Scholars / 2nd Shanghai International Nursing Conference (SINC)
Inductee (2014) University of the Philippines Honor Society of Nursing / Siga Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing