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Moana Montez Fatani Kupu, a fourth-generation member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from Tonga, graduated from BYU–Hawaii in 1998 with a degree in Accounting and Business Education. She now serves as the HR manager and board member for Lulutai Airlines, Tonga’s national carrier, and as president of the BYU–Hawaii Alumni Chapter in Tonga. Her enduring life of faith and service reflects the values she embraced during her time at BYU–Hawaii.
Jirawat “Doha” Saengsin, a convert from Bangkok, Thailand, graduated from BYU–Hawaii in 2009 with a degree in interdisciplinary studies. Doha’s path to BYU–Hawaii was guided by faith, service, and a desire to grow. Today, he serves as the Associate Director of Learning Experience and Instructional Design at Onyx Hospitality Group and is the president of the Thailand Alumni Chapter.
Sho Sasaki, a 2019 business management graduate from Japan, never expected that his path would lead to serving in Human Resources for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Tokyo. From navigating life as an international student at BYU–Hawaii to building a family and career, Sasaki has been shaped by resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to grow through uncertainty.
Peniette Seru Vulaca, a 2014 graduate from Fiji, never imagined that her career would involve leading welfare and self-reliance efforts for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints across the Pacific.
Gina Escalante, a 2024 BYU–Hawaii graduate from Peru who double majored in psychology and social work, shared how a journey marked by miracles and challenges brought her closer to Christ, connected her with others, and helped her discover more about herself.
Tia Caulford, a 2023 BYU–Hawaii elementary education graduate from Wailuku, Maui, reflects on her time at BYU–Hawaii with deep gratitude for the growth it fostered in her life, both spiritually and professionally.
As the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) marks its 60th anniversary this week, we take a look at one of its most pivotal figures who has been instrumental in shaping its past, present, and future: Alfred Grace. Acting as the current President of the PCC, President Grace not only credits his early days as a student employee to this culture-rich center but also to the place that made his employment and education possible: Brigham Young University–Hawaii.