Maria Christina Labrador

Maria is the Director for External Relations at NOVUS, where she manages key partnerships with stakeholders to support youth-driven innovation. With over a decade of advocacy work, Maria is deeply committed to advancing youth empowerment, climate change, energy conservation, and human rights protection.

She has represented the youth sector at the Philippine Urban Forum, contributing to the Philippines Urban Agenda, and served as a JENESYS Delegate for JICE and Youth Ambassador for MapaKalamidad.ph. As a speaker for platforms like Our Youth for the Climate, She consistently advocates for innovative solutions to global challenges and connects young innovators with industry leaders to create real-world impact.