I’m Jalen del Rosario.

I’m a first-generation Filipino-American, born and raised in Delaware, and living in New York City since I enrolled at Columbia University in 2018.

In 2022, I graduated from Columbia with a B.A. in Business Management & Ethnic Studies, equipped with the business acumen and deep sociocultural knowledge needed to develop creative, impactful solutions to some of our world’s most pressing issues.

As a senior at Columbia, I created DSPRA, a design venture celebrating the Filipinx diaspora through meticulously-curated and thoughtfully-designed clothing pieces.

Throughout my time in college, I acquired a plethora of professional skills and experiences spanning a wide range of industries, including consumer packaged goods, financial services, public policy, tech, education, fashion, and entertainment.

Today, as a brand strategist, creative entrepreneur, and product development professional, I turn ideas for innovative products and services into reality.

In my free time, I love making art, watching sports, cooking new recipes, studying other languages, learning more about my Filipino heritage, traveling with family, and exploring the city with friends.