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Born and raised in the Philippines, Jill Keana Solis is a dedicated and dynamic student at Brigham Young University–Hawaii, where she is pursuing a double major in Communication Media & Culture and Elementary Education. With a passion for both organizational communication and educational leadership, Jill has developed a versatile skill set that bridges cultural understanding, leadership, and effective communication. Her academic background is complemented by hands-on experience in customer service, team leadership, and virtual assistance.
The Polynesian Cultural Center hired 1994 BYU–Hawaii organizational behavior alumnus Mark Ellis in early 2024 to fill the new position as director of voyaging experiences. Later that summer he spent 29 days captaining BYUH’s 57-foot iconic wa’a kaulua or double-hulled sailing canoe, the Iosepa, on its first open-ocean journey in the past eight years.
Ling (Elaine) Wong, born in Hong Kong, graduated from Brigham Young University–Hawaii (BYUH) in December 2023 with a degree in TESOL education and a minor in psychology. Choosing the international track for her licensing, she returned to Hong Kong to complete her internship. She has since become a full-time English teacher at Queen Elizabeth School Old Students’ Association Secondary School.
