Katya Lichauco

Contributing Writer

Katya Lichauco is a feminist writer and editor. She is the Founder and Managing Editor of Big Deal: An Anthology of Filipino Women’s Stories and Art, and the Co-Author and Managing Editor of Fearless Filipinas II: 24 Women Who Dared to Dream. Katya has spoken at Google Philippines, Zonta International, Politics4Her, and Magic 89.9’s Boys Night Out, as well as numerous other podcasts, radio shows, and public events. She has moderated conversations with leaders like Senator Risa Hontiveros and served as a panelist alongside accomplished Filipina changemakers across sectors. Her work has been featured in MEGA, ABS-CBN, adobo magazine, Philstar, and BusinessWorld Online. Through storytelling, Katya champions the visibility of Filipina voices and the preservation of women’s histories, struggles, and joys.

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