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Juan Escalante, a 2015 BYU–Hawaii TESOL graduate from Sonora, Mexico, overcame the challenges of immigrating to the United States with limited English to become a first-generation college graduate and convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Today, he returned to BYUH to teach at the very university that transformed his life, mentoring students from around the world.
Alex Tang, a 1988 BYU–Hawaii computer science graduate from Hong Kong, turned an impossible dream into a remarkable tech career as a core software developer with global industry giants. Along the way, he built a close-knit family rooted in faith. Now retired, Alex serves as the San Francisco BYU–Hawaii Alumni Chapter President, giving back to the community that once opened the doors for him.
Kayla Kaimarama Willie graduated from BYU–Hawaii in December 2020 with a degree in political science and is now making history serving as Registrar within the Registry Services Division of the Cook Islands Ministry of Justice. As the first in her family to graduate from university, she also serves as president of the BYU–Hawaii Alumni Cook Islands Chapter and exemplifies BYU–Hawaii’s mission of perseverance, service, and community.
Makatogialiu “Maka” Kioa, a 2024 BYU–Hawaii graduate in supply chain and operations management, serves as a project engineer with Okland Construction, assisting with campus construction projects, including the university’s newest residence halls. Today, he is literally helping build the campus that built him.
Ferdie Pinpin, a 2001 BYU–Hawaii chemistry graduate, is the president of the BYU–Hawaii Washington State Alumni Chapter, where he leads service, mentoring, and community-building efforts. Raised in the Philippines, he turned early setbacks into success and now works as a Senior Program Manager at Amazon. A devoted husband and father, he leads with unwavering faith, placing family and community at the heart of everything he does.
Tony Naea, a BYU–Hawaii graduate from New Zealand, earned his degree in information technology with a minor in business management in 2000. Now based in Melbourne, Australia, he works as a community engagement coordinator supporting youth employment pathways and serves as president of the BYU–Hawaii Alumni Chapter in Australia. His journey reflects the transforming power of education, faith, and service.
Melodie “Miki” Mikilani Hao graduated from Brigham Young University–Hawaii in December 2005 with a degree in TESOL education and a minor in Japanese. Born in Hilo, Hawaiʻi, and raised in Laie, she now resides in her family home in Hilo with her husband and five children. Today, she serves as a district resource teacher for bilingual students in the Hilo-Waiakea School District and as the president of the BYU–Hawaii Alumni Chapter in Hilo.
Rene Lo Chung Man is a 2014 BYU–Hawaii graduate in business management with an emphasis in operations and supply chain. She is the president of the BYU–Hawaii Alumni Chapter in Guangzhou, China and is currently pursuing a PhD in Education. Lo lives in Singapore with her husband and regularly goes back and forth between Singapore, China, and Hong Kong for her studies and alumni service.
Seiya Katanuma, from Chiba, Japan, graduated from BYU–Hawaii in December 2014 with a degree in accounting. Today, he works for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a leader support and event manager in the Asia North Area Office. He also serves as president of the BYU–Hawaii Alumni Chapter in Japan and is a husband and father of five.
Adhika Kusuma, born and raised in Indonesia, graduated from BYU–Hawaii in 2013. He now serves as Chief Executive Officer of PT. Lintas Solusi Inovasi, a business consulting company and the president of the BYU–Hawaii Indonesia Alumni Chapter.