Author: Karen De la Cruz

  • Juan Carlos De los Reyes: Crafting Stories and Shaping Futures at BYU-Hawaii

    Juan Carlos De los Reyes: Crafting Stories and Shaping Futures at BYU-Hawaii

    Meet Juan Carlos De los Reyes, a multifaceted Brigham Young University-Hawaii (BYU-H) student. He combines his passion for journalism, creative writing, social work, and psychology. Juan Carlos is dedicated to making a meaningful impact on his community. His diverse interests and talents enable him to contribute in various ways. Experience and Role at BYU-Hawaii As…

  • Bayanjargal Ganpurev of MizuYuki Consulting LLC Wins the People’s Choice Award at the BYU Management Society Annual Conference in Manila

    Bayanjargal Ganpurev of MizuYuki Consulting LLC Wins the People’s Choice Award at the BYU Management Society Annual Conference in Manila

    Manila, November 2023 – The prestigious BYU Management Society Asia Annual Conference, held in Manila this November, concluded with an inspiring victory for Bayanjargal Ganpurev, the founder and CEO of MizuYuki Consulting LLC. Bayanjargal was honored with the People’s Choice Award at the Business Plan Competition 2023, a testament to his innovative approach and dedication…

  • Midori Igarashi: Balancing Cultural Diversity, Professional Excellence, and Family in the Philippines

    Midori Igarashi: Balancing Cultural Diversity, Professional Excellence, and Family in the Philippines

    Midori Igarashi, a Japanese professional married to Alexis Joy Bongo-Igarashi, a Filipina, exemplifies a unique blend of cultural diversity, professional excellence, and family dedication in his role at Aderans Philippines Inc. His journey from the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) to his current position as Accounting and Administrative Manager reflects a trajectory of hard work, adaptability,…

  • Ying Ting Chen: Runner-Up of The Great Idea Competition Shares Insights into Business Success

    Ying Ting Chen: Runner-Up of The Great Idea Competition Shares Insights into Business Success

    In the realm of entrepreneurship, victories aren’t just measured by the prize money won but by the transformative impact on the business itself. Such is the case with Ying Ting Chen, the name behind the flourishing enterprise, Nuan Du. Chen clinched second place in The Great Idea Competition, and since then, his journey has been…

  • Empowering Tradition: Tugal Fashion Tailor Shop Triumphs at BYU Management Society Asia Business Plan Competition 2023

    Empowering Tradition: Tugal Fashion Tailor Shop Triumphs at BYU Management Society Asia Business Plan Competition 2023

    In a heartening triumph, Nasanbuyan Namkhai, the founder of Tugal Fashion Tailor Shop, clinched the top spot in the Small Business Category of the Business Plan Competition 2023, hosted by BYU MS One Asia. This victory celebrates entrepreneurial excellence and highlights a compelling resilience and community empowerment story. Origins and Motivations of Tugal Fashion Tailor…

  • From Brigham Young University-Hawaii to Chulalongkorn University: Pawarisa Nutthanoo’s Inspirational Journey of Academic and Cultural Discovery

    From Brigham Young University-Hawaii to Chulalongkorn University: Pawarisa Nutthanoo’s Inspirational Journey of Academic and Cultural Discovery

    Graduating from BYUH in 2003 with a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management, Nutthanoo embarked on a remarkable voyage of self-discovery and academic pursuit. Reflecting on her academic journey, she reminisces, “When I first graduated from BYUH, I did not know what I would want to do as a career at all.” However, fate…