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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.
Alohalani Kaluhiokalani Housman, a 1982 graduate of BYU–Hawaii, was born and raised in New Jersey with deep Hawaiian roots. She came to Lāʻie in 1978, beginning a lifelong journey to preserve and promote the Hawaiian language and culture. Now the Dean of Culture, Language, and Performing Arts, she continues that mission with passion and purpose.
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.
Fololani Faaoa, from Tonga, graduated from BYU–Hawaii in Winter 2025 with a degree in Business Management, emphasizing finance and organizational leadership. Her path to this achievement has been one of strength, shaped by faith, service, and the legacy of her parents.
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.
Tserennyam "Tseegy" Sukhbaatar, a 2012 graduate of Brigham Young University–Hawaii, has come full circle in his academic journey. Sukhbaatar built a successful career as a marketing director in his home country of Mongolia before coming to BYU–Hawaii as an assistant professor in business management. Now in his fourth year of teaching, he blends industry expertise with academic insight to prepare students to enter and navigate the dynamic business world in Asia and the Pacific.
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.