Jonathan Ilagan, PhD, RPsy
Clinical Psychologist | Lecturer | Researcher
Summary
Experienced clinical psychologist, lecturer, and research consultant with a PhD in Psychology. As a psychologist, I specialize in psychotherapy and psychological assessment, delivering workshops and seminars on mental health and assessment. As a researcher, I bring a human-centered approach to research, leveraging qualitative and quantitative methods for actionable insights.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Psychologist | Director for Personnel
GrayMatters Psychological & Consultancy, Inc.
2020 - Current
- Lead the hiring and onboarding of staff and consultants, ensuring alignment with organizational development goals
- Oversee professional and staff development plans, conduct regular supervision, and resolve personnel issues
- Provide individual therapy, conduct psychological assessments, and deliver mental health workshops and seminars
Consultant - Research Psychologist | Human-Centered Insights Specialist
CIA Bootleg Manila
2023 - Current
- Create research protocols, conduct qualitative interviews, and analyze data to drive client strategy and product development. Over the past year, collaborated with 10 clients from diverse industries—including education, FMCGs, food and beverage, direct selling, and child care.
- Specialize in using psychological approaches to uncover deep insights and transform them into actionable recommendations, enabling client organizations to make informed, impactful decisions.
Lecturer, Career Adviser, & Research Assistant
Ateneo de Manila University
2013 - Current
- Lecturer (2016 - Present): Teach undergraduate courses in Statistics for Social Science Research, Experimental Psychology, and Culture & Psychology, and master’s-level courses in Quantitative Methods and Psychological Assessment, with an emphasis on report writing and test interpretation
- Career Adviser (2015 - 2017): Conducted career counseling sessions and organized events like career fairs and networking nights to support students’ career development
- Conducted research projects for stakeholders, including university rankings and corporate partnerships
- Research Assistant (2013 - 2015): Collected and analyzed data, and wrote reports for various research projects, contributing to studies across multiple disciplines
Consulting Work
2019 - Current
- Research Consultant for Medical Professionals: Aid in conceptualizing research, designing studies, and performing quantitative data analysis for medical doctors, enhancing the rigor and applicability of their research
- USAID – Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist: Supported the Katatagan Kontra Droga sa Komunidad project by developing evaluation frameworks, analyzing program impact, and providing data-driven recommendations to strengthen program delivery
- Data Analyst for AHA Behavioral Design: Analyzed data and created reports for multiple projects, contributing to behavioral insights and supporting data-driven strategies
- Human-Centered Research Specialist: Use qualitative approaches to gather and analyze data, including in-depth interviews and thematic analysis, to uncover actionable insights that inform organizational strategies, streamline processes, and guide client decision-making
Contributor
Rappler
2020 - Current
- Write articles on societal issues, politics, and mental health, providing psychological perspectives on current events
Education
Ph.D. - Psychology
Ateneo De Manila University
04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Ateneo De Manila University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Ateneo De Manila University
04.2001 -
Skills
Qualitative Analysis
Quantitative Analysis
Protocol Development
Creating Coding Manuals
Report Writing
Presentation Skills
Academic Research
- Nakatago sa Mata ng Publiko ang Makinarya ng Pagtokhang: Kolateral's Protest Music as an Affective-Discursive Practice against Duterte's War on Drugs - Asian Research Institute Graduate Forum, National University of Singapore, 2023
- A war we cannot win: Social Representations of the Philippine Government’s Militarized Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic - Annual Conference of The Society for Qualitative Inquiry in Psychology, 2022
- Ang Kwento ng Pagiging Tagasalo: A Narrative Case Study on the Activation of the Tagasalo Role - Pambansang Samahan sa Sikolohiyang Pilipino, 2019
- Parents in Denial: Challenges in the Assessment of Socio-Emotional Functioning of Children with Special Needs -Psychological Association of the Philippines, 2018
Timeline
Ph.D. - Psychology
Ateneo De Manila University
04.2001 -
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
Ateneo De Manila University
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Ateneo De Manila University
04.2001 -
Clinical Psychologist | Director for Personnel
GrayMatters Psychological & Consultancy, Inc.
2020 - Current
Consultant - Research Psychologist | Human-Centered Insights Specialist
CIA Bootleg Manila
2023 - Current
Lecturer, Career Adviser, & Research Assistant
Ateneo de Manila University
2013 - Current
Consulting Work
2019 - Current
Contributor
Rappler
2020 - Current
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