Dr. Ildefe T. Villanueva is an academic leader, researcher, and currently serves as the Campus Registrar of Negros Oriental State University (NORSU). She previously served as Dean of the College of Business Administration (2018–2024) and as Director of the University Enterprise Development (UED), where she led initiatives integrating instruction, research, extension, and income-generating projects. Her research agenda centers on entrepreneurship, microenterprise development, financial literacy, and cooperative management, with a strong emphasis on community-based and extension-driven research. She has led and contributed to programs that provide technical assistance, capacity-building, and business development services for local entrepreneurs, including small-scale enterprises such as sari-sari stores and public market vendors. Her work reflects a commitment to translating research into practical interventions that promote inclusive economic growth and sustainable livelihoods. Dr. Villanueva is actively engaged in graduate education as a thesis adviser, panelist, and research mentor, supporting scholarly work in business, management, and development-oriented fields. Her contributions extend to evidence-based policy formulation, curriculum development, and institutional innovation, particularly in strengthening university-led enterprise and extension programs. Her professional and research engagements demonstrate alignment with national and institutional priorities on research productivity, community impact, and sustainable development, reinforcing the role of higher education institutions in driving local and regional economic advancement.