Dr. Eduardo M. Abad holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Management, a Master in Educational Leadership and Management, and a Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Social Studies. He has also completed training programs in educational leadership, management, research, and evaluation at the Development Academy of the Philippines.

As a social constructivist, he believes in the power of education to shape people’s mindsets, character, success, and social progress. He has authored various community-based extension projects that empower marginalized and vulnerable communities, including Indigenous cultural minorities, persons deprived of liberty, and the youth. Due to his work and advocacies, he became a two-time winner of the Institution’s ‘Gintong Parangal’ Best in Extension Services award in 2019 and 2020. His efforts and best practices led to his selection as the official contender for the Government Best Practices Recognition (GBPR) in 2022 by the Development Academy of the Philippines.

As a dedicated scholar and lover of wisdom, he made a significant contribution through his research published in an international refereed journal, focusing on community engagement, instructional tool development, educational management, and socio-cultural landscapes. He serves as a peer reviewer for a nationally circulated research journal and a technical evaluator for research and extension proposals at CNSC. Additionally, as a member of the Quality Assurance Team, he functions as an Internal Quality Auditor for the Institution.

His extensive experience and expertise in educational management led to his accreditation as an AACCUP accreditor for Level III and Level IV education programs. He is also a lecturer and reviewer for the Licensure Examination for Teachers, specializing in professional education and social studies. His dedication to education, leadership, extension services, and research culminated in his appointment as the Research Director of Camarines Norte State College in 2021. In 2022, he further advanced his career by becoming the Dean of the Graduate School, a position he holds to the present day.