Joy Dianne Gumatay

Joy Dianne Gumatay is a maritime peacebuilding and strategic communications practitioner, recognised as one of nine Outstanding Filipinas in Law Enforcement in 2024. She serves as Senior Strategic Communications Officer of the Philippine Coast Guard, shaping crisis communication during maritime emergencies. Previously, she co-established the Maritime Industry Authority’s pioneering strategic communications function. A former journalist covering peace negotiations and ASEAN governance, she writes on Indo-Pacific maritime security, regional cooperation, and maritime diplomacy for the Lowy Institute and other international affairs institutions.