Dr. Ma. Aurora Caday

Professor, Barclay College of Law
Acting Chairperson, Dept. of Business Management & Administration

Dr. Ma. Aurora T. Caday has been part of CIU family for almost 3 years now. She is a distinguished professional with over two decades of experience across the fields of human resources, education, law, public administration, and strategic management. She currently serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Tim Hortons Philippines and holds academic leadership positions, including Research Director and Professorial Lecturer IV at the Universidad De Manila , where she also served as Program Chair for the Master of Public Administration program .

A dynamic academic, Dr. Caday holds multiple postgraduate degrees including a Doctor in Business Administration (DBA) , Juris Doctor (JD) , Master in Business Administration (MBA) , and Master in Public Administration (MPA) . She is further pursuing Post Doctorate programs in Strategic Management and Strategic Human Resources Management at Philippine Christian University – Manila.

Dr. Caday is internationally recognized as a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Human Resources and Business Administration (Singapore) and a Diplomate in Strategic Human Resource Management and Development . She is also a published author of academic textbooks, including titles on Philippine history, civic welfare, and national heroes.

Throughout her career, Dr. Caday has held various key roles in government and private institutions, including HR Director of The Manila Hotel and Crimson Hotel Alabang , and Assistant Division Chief for Legal Affairs at the Anti-Terrorism Council , under the Office of the President . Her wide-ranging expertise is reinforced by participation in numerous international and national conferences, masterclasses, and policy workshops, including sessions at Harvard Business School and Franklin Covey .

In recognition of her leadership, she has received multiple commendations from institutions such as the Philippine Army , National Intelligence Coordinating Agency , and The Manila Hotel . A reservist in the Philippine Army , she currently holds the rank of Major .

Dr. Caday balances her professional life with her role as a mother to two children. A passionate advocate for education, cultural preservation, and national development, she continues to shape the future of HR leadership and governance in the Philippines and beyond.