Tina Bautista Named Executive Director of FTW Foundation
January 1, 2026 — FTW (For the Women) Foundation is thrilled to announce that Tina Bautista has been appointed as Executive Director, effective January 1, 2026. Tina brings over a decade of technology and e-commerce leadership experience to the role, positioning FTW for its next phase of growth and impact.
Before transitioning to the development sector, Tina spent her career growing organizations and leading teams across the Philippines and Southeast Asia at companies including Samsung, Globe, Carousell, OLX, and Intrepid. Her deep understanding of technology ecosystems, combined with her passion for women's empowerment, makes her uniquely positioned to expand FTW's reach and deepen its impact.
Since joining FTW as Head of Operations in May 2025, Tina has been instrumental in delivering FTW's most ambitious program yet: Batch 11, the organization's biggest and first-ever double cohort, training 55 women in both Data Engineering and Data Analytics. Her operational excellence and strategic vision drove the successful selection, launch, and delivery of this groundbreaking program, proving her ability to expand impact while maintaining FTW's world-class training standards.
Tina Bautista, FTW New Executive Director
“FTW has always been about more than training—it's about transformation. Having worked alongside our scholars and seen firsthand what happens when barriers fall and doors open, I'm committed to ensuring more women get that same opportunity. Together with our incredible team, partners, and community, we'll continue proving that diverse talent strengthens teams and changes lives.” -Tina Bautista
Founder and previous Executive Director Cara Wilson continues to serve as President of the Board, providing strategic guidance and remaining deeply involved in FTW's mission. Under Cara's leadership since 2018, FTW has trained 605 women in data science, analytics, and engineering, achieving a 77% job placement rate and an average income increase of 218% for graduates.
“Seven years ago, we started with a bold idea: that Filipino women deserve a shot at future-resilient tech careers. Today, that idea has become an undeniable reality. Tina has been part of building that reality, and I couldn't be more confident in her ability to take FTW further. This is just the beginning.” -Cara Wilson
Since its launch in 2018, FTW Foundation has become a leading force in women's tech empowerment in the Philippines, partnering with organizations including Accenture, Insular Foundation, GCash, Lazada, PLDT/Smart and others to create pathways for deserving women into high-demand careers.
Looking ahead to 2026 and beyond, FTW remains committed to its core mission to create a community of Filipinas empowered to break through traditional career barriers and build future-resilient careers in technology.
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