Dr. Melba Angni

Melba Angni is the Director for International Affairs and Linkages of Mindanao State University, Philippines. She is The Jena Declaration’s Ambassador for Southeast Asia and the Philippines of UNESCO Chair on Global Understanding and Sustainability. She is also a member of the Operational Board of the World Technology Universities Network (WTUN) and an active collaborator of the EU-ASEAN GreenTrans-EDU project.

Melba leads the university’s global engagement, forging strategic partnerships, advancing academic collaborations, and positioning MSU as a dynamic player in internationalization, sustainability, and innovation. She is instrumental in aligning the university’s international affairs with global frameworks such as the Sustainable Development Goals, The Jena Declaration, and the Green Transition agenda.

Her professional expertise lies in educational leadership, institutional diplomacy, inclusive development, science education and culture studies. With decades of experience in academia and leadership, Melba has been key in expanding MSU’s global networks, mobilizing faculty and student exchanges, and securing international programs that elevate institutional visibility and impact.

Melba is passionate about inclusive global learning, cultural sustainability, and transforming education to meet the challenges of the future. She is deeply committed to creating opportunities for academic communities to thrive through cross-border cooperation and knowledge sharing. As an advocate of internationalization for transformation, she champions partnerships that empower institutions and individuals to co-create solutions for a sustainable and inclusive world.