Ediphi began with the mission to unleash the potential of young professionals through training and internships in the hospitality industry. When we realized the power of Extended Reality to magnify our mission, we knew we could go further in expanding opportunities for students in remote and historically underserved communities. Our heart is in Filipino hospitality. Our reach is global.
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From day one, we’ve been dedicated to advancing equity in education and training. Our visionary solutions provide access to education and pathways to leadership wherever students live and learn.
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Co-Founder & CEO
Cristina Imperial Carl is known for inspiring innovation in her role as CEO at Ediphi. A Yale University graduate and Filipino native, Cristina pursued her obsession with all things food and wine at the Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) in New York City. Her own path provided Cristina with valuable insight into the immigrant’s journey, and it directly informs her passion for advancing equity in training, education and career development. As CEO, Cristina is dedicated to finding new ways for Ediphi to harness the power of technology, and to ensuring her team members feel seen and recognized for their contributions.
In hospitality, Cristina has traveled the ranks of culinary, Food & Beverage, and Rooms, providing her with a holistic understanding of the needs of employer and employee alike. She began her career in Food and Beverage as an intern at Chicama in New York City, and continued in the field with HYATT Hotels and Starwood, where she served as food and beverage manager. Cristina managed boutique hotel Chateau Cervantes in Puerto Rico, served as president of Icon Superior Foods in the Philippines and co-owned Grind Bistro in Manila. Cristina is certified at the advanced level with the Court of Master Sommeliers. A dedicated volunteer, she’s devoted herself to community service for more than two decades. Cristina currently serves as a board member with Thrive, which delivers healthy food to hungry children in the world’s poorest areas.
Co-Founder & COO
Hospitality veteran Vanessa Jopillo brings two decades of industry experience to her role as COO of Ediphi. Vanessa began her career in hotel sales, serving as an account executive with Microtel in the Philippines. She later designed and facilitated international tour itineraries with Century Travel and Tours, and handled corporate accounts and international travel trade accounts with Intercontinental Hotels Group. Vanessa was a consistent member of the Customer Delight Team with Traders Hotel Manila by Shangri-La, and she’s been recognized for her exemplary performance throughout her career. A driven entrepreneur, Vanessa opened Planes and Places Travel Services in 2006, her first sole venture, and Ediphi welcomed her to the team in 2018.
In her role as COO, Vanessa heads up business operations, program development, sales and marketing and staff recruitment. From sales meetings and staff trainings to school visits and student orientations, Vanessa most values the opportunity to enrich the lives of students and trainees by providing a pathway to a meaningful and fulfilling career.
