Organizations/Performing Group:

International Orchestra and Choir of HCMC, Vietnam. Member, 2017-2018
Bangkok International Community Orchestra, Thailand. Member, 2016-2017
Bangkok Charity Orchestra, Thailand. Member, 2010-2017
Maranatha First Evangelical Choir, Assistant Choir Conductor, 2009-2010
Christian Gospel Center Church, Choir Conductor, 2007-2009

Research and Conferences:

Knowledge Management in a National Policy Implementation: An Inquiry into the Department of Education's MTB-MLE Knowledge Sharing Dynamics and Influences. 7th International Multilingual Education Conference with Asia-Pacific Multilingual Education Working Group. October 5, 2023. The Use of Blob Opera Application as a Supplementary Tool for Teach Pitch-related Concepts to Grade 1 Class. June 24, 2022. Master's thesis final defense at the Philippine Women's University. Knowledge Management Applied in a Nonprofit Organization. 6th National Coalition on Indigenous Peoples Higher Education (NiCHE) National Conference held on Oct. 21-24, 2019.


Ms. Joan Hope Elgincolin has over twelve years of diverse professional work experience in international educational institutions in Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. Her professional career is mostly in music teaching, but her interests also extend to community development work, and got herself involved in many different nonprofit organizations such as WEDU Global which focuses on women empowerment, and Asia Society Philippines. She also did volunteer work in teaching the English language through music to the students studying in temples’ schools as well as supporting the community of displaced people in Bangkok during her time there. She also has an interest in entrepreneurship and manages her own business in logistics and a few other business ventures.

Her research focuses on technology in music education, communications, and knowledge sharing within various educational institutions, NGOs, and local government units, working together to implement MTB-MLE in the Philippines. As an educator and researcher, she continues to expand her skills and influence through research and participation in knowledge-sharing initiatives.