Biography Narrative

Rogelio P. Lelis, Jr. earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2012 from the Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU), where he is currently a Lecturer at the undergraduate program of the Department of Psychology. While completing his masteral studies, he has affiliated with the ADDU Center of Psychological Extension and Research Services (COPERS), the community engagement arm of the Department of Psychology. In the last three years, COPERS had given him increased responsibility to handle special projects. Highly trained for post-disaster Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Lelis delivers MHPSS interventions and psychosocial services to a diverse population in times of disasters – both human-initiated and natural hazard-induced. He also assists in organizing symposia and workshops on themes of major concern of the center including psychoeducation, disaster management, and intercultural and interreligious dialogue, among others. COPERS recognizes his enthusiastic and creative innovations of culturally-appropriate applications of social psychology for peacebuilding and conflict resolution. His interest to become an agent of interreligious dialogue began 5 years ago as a student volunteer where he was exposed to the relevance of understanding the needs of grassroots communities of varying religious beliefs. He believes that dialogue is pivotal in promoting peace and reconciliation.

Interreligious Activities and Initiatives

Conflict Transformation for Regional Peace Movement