Introducing Dr. Nicamil K. Sanchez, PhD.
 
Dr. Nick is a prominent figure in the fields of social work, research, and technology development. With a distinguished career spanning various domains, Dr. Sanchez has made significant contributions to academia and society.
 
As the Chief Executive Officer of Philippine Consortium Inc., Dr. Sanchez leads initiatives aimed at fostering social welfare and human development research. His role underscores his commitment to advancing knowledge and improving the lives of individuals and communities.  His start-up company www.philconsortium.com is the leading and most trusted by university, research institute, colleges business organizations, NGOs’, and international orgs for their research software and Artificial Intelligence needs.
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With a PhD in Social Work from Australian Catholic University (ACU), Dr. Sanchez stands as the first Filipino to have completed such a doctoral degree and returned to his homeland to serve. His academic achievements have been recognized internationally, earning him the prestigious Australian Leadership Awards and Outstanding Alumni of Australian Catholic University. Currently, he is also an Adjunct Research Faculty of University of the Philippines, Manila- National Institute for Health, Research Consultant of the University of Makati, and part-time Social Work faculty at St. Mary’s College QC.  Dr. Nick is also a former active Military Professor as part of the Corps of Professors, AFP and now a Reservist with a rank of MAJOR at AFPRESCOM.
 
Dr. Nick finished a Master's in Public Management at the Development Academy of the Philippines through the Ramon Magsaysay Jr. scholarship, Postgraduate Degree in Gerontology and Geriatrics at the University of Malta United Nations Institute on Ageing through Merck scholarship.  Dr. Nick is also a Visiting Fellow at Oxford University Institute of Ageing through the Help the Aged scholarship and have presented in prestigious international and local academic conferences.. 
 
Beyond academia, Dr. Sanchez has served in Philippine Red Cross-National Office as Head of Welfare Department, Social Welfare Officer IV in DSWD Central Office, UP Diliman as an Assistant Professor and a part-time Research Assistant and International Student Adviser at Australian Catholic University.  As a Registered Social Worker, overseeing a network of over 500 volunteers nationwide. Through initiatives like the United Registered Social Workers, he has provided invaluable support, offering free and confidential psychological first aid and counseling during critical times such as the Covid-19 pandemic.  His company continuously support conferences and forum for the advancement of knowledge and provides support to local public schools through its “Adopt a public school in rural areas” as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility program.
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Dr. Sanchez's innovative spirit is evident in his pioneering use of technology, particularly NVivo, Wolfram Mathematica, XLStat, Citavi, Piktochart, OriginLab, Eviews and many more in research policy, program development, and data analytics. His groundbreaking work has established him as a trailblazer in integrating technology into social sciences and education.
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Notably, Dr. Sanchez's contributions extend beyond the Philippines. As the first Filipino Academic Visitor at the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing in the United Kingdom and with a postgraduate diploma in Gerontology and Geriatrics at the University of Malta, he has contributed to global discussions on aging, social welfare program and policy as well as in Artificial Intelligence.