Aprilyn Villamar
About Aprilyn Villamar
Aprilyn Villamar serves as a Program Officer for Emergencies at Catholic Relief Services, where she has worked since 2016. She has previous experience in community mobilization and monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning within the organization.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Aprilyn Villamar has held multiple roles at Catholic Relief Services (CRS) since 2013. She began her tenure as a Shelter Community Mobilization Officer for the Integrated Shelter and WASH Program in Palo, Leyte, Philippines, where she worked for eight months. Following this position, she served as a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning Officer from 2014 to 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. Since 2016, she has been working as a Program Officer for Emergencies, contributing to various emergency response initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Aprilyn Villamar earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from De La Salle University, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background provides a foundation for her work in program management and emergency response within humanitarian contexts. Her expertise includes community mobilization, monitoring and evaluation, and emergency program implementation.
Background
Aprilyn Villamar has a diverse background in humanitarian work, particularly in emergency response and community development. She began her career at Catholic Relief Services, where she gained experience in various roles that focus on shelter and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) initiatives. Her work has taken her from the Philippines to the United States, reflecting her commitment to addressing urgent humanitarian needs.
Achievements
Throughout her career at Catholic Relief Services, Aprilyn Villamar has contributed to significant projects aimed at improving community resilience and emergency preparedness. Her roles have involved direct engagement with affected populations and the implementation of programs that address critical needs in times of crisis. Her work in monitoring and evaluation has also helped enhance the effectiveness of CRS's emergency response strategies.