Nikki Santos-Ocampo
is a Filipino artist and creative consultant that has worked in a wide range of industries for the past 12 years: real estate, film, fashion, agriculture, urban transport, publishing, events, and science communication.
Balay Kasamtangan is her way of tying all these endeavors into a means towards holistic Philippine social development through the lens of creativity.
Find her on Instagram as @northwhitespecs
-
SHE Accelerator by The Spark Project pioneer batch 2023
Youth Co:lab by UNDP and Citi Foundation batch 2024
Impact Creativepreneurs by Young South East Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI), U.S. Department of State, and Fulbright University Vietnam pioneer batch 2025
SCALE NCR Acceleration by DOST-TBI pioneer batch 2025
Fair Futures Accelerator by Villgro Philippines batch 2025
HIFI – Benilde Trailblazer Startup program by De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde batch 2026
-
-
Coffee Conversations — collaborative event between Philippine Coffee Alliance and The Spark Project in discussion about the Philippine coffee industry
Defining Philippine Art — online workshop conducted with Tagalikha, a US-based Filipina-American art collective
Good Design Assembly Day 1 — Panel moderator of “Designing with Citizens and the Government”
Good Design Assembly Day 3 — Representative of AltMobility PH for “Branding Messages of a Better Future”
Swarm Salon 1 — Staying Alive in a World of Hype
Swam Salon 2 — Where Do Filipinos Stand in the Global Arena?
AltMobility PH
Urban transport professionals advocating people-centered transport design in the Philippines. Collaborated on brand identity with Dapat Studio.
Creative Director
2019-2022
Ang Baláang Humayán
Philippine cultural and historical films covering lesser known narratives across the archipelago in partnership with Lannang (Filipino-Chinese) Davao-based director Adrian William Lo (盧元龍).
Executive Producer
2021-Present
DAO Realty
Real estate brokerage and concierge services servicing Japanese expats in Manila. Ran a fundraiser on the Spark Project entitled “Alumánang Dao”.
Brand Manager
2023-2024
FAKE zine
Independent publication promoting street fashion that featured several underground artists. Produced collaterals and organized online launch of ISSUE 00: GANGS OF MANILA.
Associate Producer
2019-2020
JPN x PH Vols. 1, 2, 3
Independent events promoting intercultural exchange between Filipinos and visiting Japanese. Juggled several roles as creative director, event organizer, graphic designer, production manager, performer, and host.
Executive Producer
2017-2019
Lokal Lab
Siargao-based NGO dealing with disaster response post-Odette, food security, and youth education. Program designer of the PASALO youth club batch 2023 and onground marketing associate.
Community Coordinator
2022-2023
Philippine Coffee Alliance
Event organizer, partnerships associate, and rebrand designer of the community-based network of value-chain players advocating Philippine farmers and coffee beans.
Project Manager
2019-2020
Queer Scientists Philippines
Science communicators sharing the stories of queer Filipinx as integral contributors to scientific study. Creator of brand refresh and director of creative volunteers.
Brand Manager
2021-2022
Stye Isle
Sustainable, slow-fashion island wear brand incorporating traditional Philippine weaves into ready-to-wear pieces. Graphic designer, product photographer, and events associate.
Project Manager
2018-2019
Summer Noise
Music festival celebrating independent transnational musicians, hosted in Metro Manila. Curator and manager of local artisans in event marketplace.
Market Curator
2019
Tagalikha
Filipina-American collective seeking the definition of Filipinx creativity. Cultural researcher and bridge to the diaspora on contemporary Philippine art movements.
Resource Specialist
2020-2023
The Responsible Traveler
Information campaign advocating responsible travel in the Bangsamoro region by introducing its culture to a wider audience. Creator of brand identity, cultural researcher, and social media manager.
Brand Manager
2024-Present
The World Beyond
Experimental exhibition exploring spirituality and esotericism through the subversion of Philippine rituals. Event organizer, artist manager, and performer.
Event Director
2018