Analyn Bontilao

Executive Director

SEDPI Foundation, Inc. (SFI)

Analyn G. Bontilao is the Executive Director of SEDPI Foundation, Inc. and General Manager of SEDPI Savings and Credit Cooperative, where she leads initiatives that advance financial education, mobilize social investments, and strengthen access to social protection and community resilience. A Chemical Engineering graduate of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila and an alumnus of the ALSE OF-LIFE Executive Education Program of the Ateneo de Manila University, she brings a distinctive perspective shaped by her journey from the chemical industry to overseas employment, entrepreneurship, and development work.

Analyn began her professional career in the chemical industry in the Philippines before working as an Overseas Filipino in Singapore with Nippon Paint, where she gained experience in product development, innovation, quality management, and cross-functional collaboration. After returning to the Philippines, she reintegrated through entrepreneurship and co-founded THYGRACE Enterprise, Inc., where she continues to serve as President. Through THYGRACE, she advocates improving Filipino lives through healthier food choices while supporting responsible and sustainable enterprise practices.

Driven by a passion for inclusive development, Analyn became involved with SEDPI in 2018 as a volunteer, contributing to initiatives that empower communities through financial education and economic inclusion. In May 2024, she formally joined SEDPI Foundation as Executive Director. Today, through her roles in SEDPI Foundation and SEDPI Savings and Credit Cooperative, she focuses on helping individuals and communities make informed financial decisions, mobilizing social investments, and strengthening systems that provide protection, resilience, and opportunities for long-term growth. Beyond her professional work, Analyn enjoys reading, journaling, and listening to jazz music—simple practices that keep her reflective, grounded, and continuously learning.