Before assuming her current post as the Director for Programs and Retreats of the Center for Ignatian Spirituality, Philippines (CIS), Riza has been a long time Associate of CIS where she received her training in spiritual direction, retreat-giving and SD supervision. As a Center Associate in the last 20 years, she has been involved in giving retreats, spiritual direction and supervision of spiritual directors, as well as in the training programs for aspiring spiritual directors and retreat givers. As Programs Director, she coordinates with both existing and potential clients seeking the CIS’ services. Riza made her 30-day retreat in Cova Sant Ignasi in Manresa, Spain. Prior to a fuller involvement in CIS, she was also into education as a College Faculty in Mathematics at De La Salle University.
