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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.
The prophecy from President David O. McKay in Laie declared that from this school—BYU–Hawaii—leaders would go forth throughout the world, both men and women, as forces for good. As a young woman from the Philippines in 1980, I had no idea that this prophecy would one day include me.
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.