Angela Lagdameo graduated with a B.A. in English from the University of Maryland (UM) in 2002. While at UM, she was lauded by the Washington Post who cited her as part of a “multicultural coup” that implemented the first Asian American Studies Program in the D.C. metropolitan area. Her election as the first Asian American Student Body President proved to be a benchmark as well. By the grace of God, she was able to lead in the face of a tragic year. In 2002, Angela entered the Teach For America Corps as a Special Education English teacher at Independence High School in San Jose , CA where breaking up gang fights and confiscating drugs was commonplace. In the midst of these challenges, her life changed as she uncovered the beauty of a personal relationship with Christ. At the end of her second year, God led Angela to sell all her possessions to enter Youth With a Mission’s, “ Discipleship Training School ” at the University of the Nations in Hawaii . She then served in various orphanages, AIDS organizations, and tribes of Ethiopia . The Lord revealed a heart for social justice for youth to Angela and steered her towards Harvard Kennedy School of Government where she graduated with a Master’s in Public Policy this past June. Currently, Angela works with Governor O’Malley’s administration, serving the state of Maryland.
Angela loves interacting with students of all ages. She has instructed various courses on leadership at the University of Maryland, continues to teach and give seminars at local churches, and mentors young girls. She is currently cultivating her love for imagination and her dedication to education by partnering with her brother, Rodrigo Lagdameo, to produce a new children’s book series called, “I’m Ready.”
Daily, Angela rediscovers how profound God’s love is in the midst of quiet and in chaos. This webblog is an overflow from her heart and mind–where prayerful thoughts come forth regarding her daily Christian living. Her greatest desire is to see Love permeate and transform…and if writing is one medium for that, then it is her privilege to keep writing.
