She has a doctorate degree in Environmental Science, master's and bachelor's degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of the Philippines. She has a Certificate in Secondary Teaching (Physics) from the American University. She has worked full time as an earth science researcher and part time in an education and public outreach capacity at NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center and as a summer camp director. She is also an adjunct professor in Mathematics at Montgomery College, Rockville Campus, Maryland. Agnes is also an artist (paintings, photographs, cartoons) exhibiting her art at establishments in the Greenbelt area. She is an editorial cartoonist, staff writer, and photographer for local news publication. Past events hosted by this Ambassador: