Who Is Kharissa Uy Bienes? Discover the New Face of International Education Media

Kharissa Uy Bienes joins Students Herald with a strong commitment to advancing international education through strategic media, partnerships and impactful storytelling. With years of experience working across the education sector, Kharissa brings a people-centered and globally informed perspective to her role as Business Development and Operations Manager under Media and Subscriptions. Her passion for international education stems from a deep belief that access to global learning opportunities transforms not only individual lives, but families, communities and societies. Having worked closely with education institutions, agencies and students across different markets, she understands how education transcends borders, cultures and social backgrounds.

Professionally, Kharissa has been actively involved in building partnerships between institutions, media platforms and education stakeholders. She recognizes the power of media in shaping informed decisions, promoting transparency and amplifying credible voices within the international education ecosystem. At Students Herald, she aims to strengthen collaboration with universities, education providers, government bodies and industry partners through purposeful content and strategic visibility.

On a personal level, Kharissa is a strong advocate for inclusive education, cultural respect, and ethical representation in media. She values diversity in culture, religion, and social beliefs and believes that these differences should be highlighted as strengths rather than barriers. Her approach emphasizes empathy, integrity and long-term impact, principles she consistently applies both in her work and in her advocacy.

Through her role at Students Herald, Kharissa looks forward to supporting institutions in sharing their stories authentically, connecting students to reliable information and contributing to a more informed, inclusive and globally connected education community. Welcome to the team, Kharissa Uy Bienes!

🖊 Vivek Nayal

Co-Founder, Students Herald