YsealiGenEdu Booklet

12 - 16 December 2015 T H A I L A N D

“Young people like you have to be the ones who lead us forward.” – U.S. President Barack Obama

What is YSEALI?

Launched in 2013, the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) is U.S. President Barack Obama’s signature program to strengthen leadership development and networking in Southeast Asia. Through a variety of programs and engagements, including U.S. educational and cultural exchanges, regional exchanges, and seed funding, YSEALI seeks to build the leadership capabilities of youth in the region, strengthen ties between the United States and Southeast Asia, and nurture an ASEAN community. YSEALI focuses on critical topics identified by youth in the region: civic engagement, environment and natural resources management, and entrepreneurship and economic development

About YSEALI Generation: ASEAN Education for the 21st Century Workshop Education lies at the core of ASEAN’s development process, creating a knowledge-based society and contributing to the enhancement of ASEAN competitiveness. The YSEALI Generation: ASEAN Education for the 21st Century Workshop features interactive panel discussions, workshops, and cultural outings that will enable youth leaders to learn from each other’s experiences, exchange ideas with experts in the field of education, and find avenues for cross-border collaboration.

Date: 12 - 16 December 2015 Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Program in Brief

ASEAN Education Snapshot: The Challenges of my country in 100 seconds by Country representatives Education lies at the core of ASEAN’s development process, creating a knowledge‐based society and contributing to the enhancement of ASEAN competitiveness. The sharing presentation enables youth leaders to learn from each other’s experiences, exchange ideas in the field of education, and find avenues for cross ‐ border collaboration.

Start from your strengths: What kind of leader are you?

Inspiring Coach and Facilitator: Jason Ho, Founder and principal coach, Strengths School, Singapore Strengths are the unique combination of talents, knowledge, and skills that every person possesses. People use these innate traits and abilities in their daily lives to complete their work, to relate with others, and to achieve their goals. But most people don’t know what their strengths are or have the opportunity to use

them to their advantage. This session engage youth in leadership development activities that will enhance important leadership skills lead to enhancement of productivity and efficiency. Discovering and developing your strengths positions you to do what you do best every day!

Education for The Smarter Generation: Power of Young People Inspiring panelists: Sattiya Langkhapin, Education Manager, Intel, Michael Teoh and Mallory Loone, Founder and Directors, Thriving Talents As 2015 looms, most ASEAN countries have started the process of preparing for their own integration within a new regional context, and many have been active in strengthening mutual economic and social ties with other member countries. But what does this process of integration mean for education? Or perhaps more to the point, how can education systems cope with the implications of the regional integration soon to happen. This session would like to Encourage the youth to realize the potential of education and themselves in order to bring out the best of them.

The Future Job: Technology and the Way We Learn Inspiring speaker: Ben Amick, Senior Advisor for Youth and Workforce, Development Programs, USAID Regional Development Mission for Asia Successful ASEAN integration will also require education systems of the region to provide individuals with requisite skills for a changing labour market.

Indeed, dynamic production

processes across the region have resulted in changing demands for skills in industries and services. In response to these dynamics, domestic labour forces need to be well prepared.

There must exist across the region ongoing skills development, a freer flow of skilled labour and the mutual recognition of professional qualifications. The session would enable youth to apply and advance in innovation and technology for self training and social improving, from experts.

ASEAN Citizen in caring and sharing society Keynote speaker: H.E. Vongthep Arthakaivalvatee, Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community

3Ls Skill Design Lab: Learning – Literacy – Life Skills Blended learning Facilitators: Mentor Team – C asean/FIT/ALA/G Lab Embed a strong critical skills, social mindset and capabilities to excel outstandingly as an individual and as a team.

Learning Skills • Critical Thinking • Creative Thinking • Collaborating • Communicating Literacy Skills • Information Literacy • Media Literacy • Technology Literacy Life Skills • Flexibility & Adaptability

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Initiative & Self Direction Social & Cross-Cultural Skills Productivity & Accountability Leadership & Responsibility

Visiting Distance Learning Centre and WangKlaiKangwon Industrial and community Education College Klai Kangwon School provides the school curriculum via satellite transmission. Not only does the long distance education open the door for students in remote areas to access schooling of equivalent quality to that of standardized institutes, but it is also a mean to exchange useful information for effective educational improvement.

The Presentation Master Inspiring coach: Nati Sang, CEO & Founder Makerspace Thailand

Diversity Education: The Arts and Culture mix in ASEAN context Inspiring speaker: Samy Alim, Institute of Diversity in the Arts, Stanford University

Top 10 ASEAN Educational Issues 26% Life-long learning 32% Child development 33% Quality of curriculum 29% English proficiency

40%

Critical thinking skills

30% Teaching quality 33% Teacher development 23% Inequality of basic education 27% Multicultural skills

36% Accessibility of education

MYANMAR Critical thinking Teacher development English proficiency

MALAYSIA Critical thinking English proficiency Life-long learning

Top Issues in ASEAN Education By country

CAMBODIA Critical thinking Teacher development Policy & Standard

INDONESIA Child development Accessibility of education Teacher Development

BRUNEI Critical thinking Child development English proficiency

THE PHILIPPINES Accessibility of education Life-long learning Quality of curriculum

LAOS Teacher development Teach quality Foreign language

SINGAPORE Critical thinking Quality of curriculum Labor mismatch

VIETNAM Critical thinking English proficiency Labor mismatch

THAILAND Critical thinking English proficiency Life-long learning

#YSEALIGenEdu Class of 2015

Brunei

Nur Hafizah Binti Azmin

Artistic Curious Motivated

I enjoy creating DIY crafts as much as I love doing outdoor sports such as hiking or going to the beach. I aspire to touch the lives of others by inculcating important values to students such as respecting their parents, or helping others in need. My dream is to be able to motivate myself and the people around me, either through my job as a teacher or in any other way, to always be thebest versions of ourselves Facebook: hafizah.azmin Twitter: fizahaz Instagram: fizahaz

Nur Nazirah Binti Azmin

Charismatic Passionate Fashionable

I am very passionate in music and photography. My dream is to be a young leader whose voice can be heard so that I can contribute in dealing with the affairs of this world. I believe it is important for us to unite in order to find peace that seems to lack today. I’m from Brunei Darussalam, a very beautiful country. My family is my everything and I am here today because of them.

Facebook: id=618708653 Twitter: ILoveNnaz Instagram: nnazirah Snapchat ID: nazirahaz Blog: http://nazirahazmin.blogspot.com/

Cambodia

Soksovankessor Sambath

Artist Humanist Lover

’m a lover of all things beautiful. I love arts and music. I’m all about equality. I enjoy getting lost in the magical world of books and beautiful melodies. Oh, and I have an awesome mom!

Facebook : catherine.v.harry

Rathanakleaphea Lim

Friendly Flexible Honest

Talking about me, I have no exact talent at all; I just love rapping, dancing, reading comic books, playing sports, and listening to music, and I can easily adapt to a new environment no matter how hard it is to cope with, while my dream is to study a master degree abroad (scholarship) and become a lawyer or an ambassador. Based on my fields of study, I’m interested in global issues and criminal law or law of intellectual property.

Facebook : rathanakleaphea

Chanlina Meng

Optimistic Trustworthy Adventurous

Hi-ya! This is LINA from Cambodia. Born and raised in the capital city – Phnom Penh, I am the youngest and only daughter in a complete family of five. I love instrumental music and singing that I can barely take microphone off my hands. My biggest dream is that by the time I leave the world, I would have travelled across the world and leave marks on people I would have met.

Facebook : xmclinax Twitter: misslina5 Instagram: _melodee_ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/xmclinax

Dynath Uy

Friendly Honest Generous

My name is Dynath. I’m 24 I am a third year student is PVC. I have five brothers. I live in Siem Reap, Cambodia. It is a tourist zone so foreign language, especially English is very important. So that is the reason why I choose to be an English teacher. I am interested in teaching and education. In the future, I want to be a leader of education in my community.

Vichean Chea

Curious Enthusiastic Helpful

I am VICHEAN, an undergraduate student in Royal University of Phnom Penh. Of the four family members, my mother is a seller, my father is a journalist of a local newspaper and my younger brother and I are students. Since I was young, I have been interested in education and become talented in teaching.

Personally, I really enjoy learning, working in teams, volunteering, travelling, and meeting new people. Being a famous university lecturer is my ultimate dream in the future.

Facebook: veychean.iv Instagram: ___vey Snapchat: Veychean Line : veychean3

Sreylak Touch

Authentic Enthusiastic Food-maniac

Greeting folks! My name is Lak, from Cambodia, the Kingdom full of culture diversities and friendliest smiles. My lifelong passion is Education, specifically learning foreign languages. I am planning to pursue my master degree abroad. I also have wild interest in art and music, as I can play a little bit of guitar and do some doodle. I admire beautiful language and value individual’s differences. I am a living combination of fierceness, delight and adventure.

Facebook : sreylak.koizumi

Sokrat Chhim

A teacher, Interested in reading

I live in a small village in Cambodia. Reading is very important so I run a library for students. I help 3 other libraries and we share books. I have a wife and daughter—my wife teaches too. We grow rice and have a small farm. I hope to help my community learn more and to read more about everything. I am curious and want to learn about the world and how we can live in a good way together.

Facebook : chhim.visal.7

Indonesia

Rahmah Bakoko

Thoughtful Caring Outgoing

Rahmah Bakoko is from South Sulawesi, Indonesia. She loves learning and sharing about education, cross cultures and community involvements. Upon attending the YSEALI program, she would like to contribute to her community as an agent of change through better understanding of education with a global view. But even more, she wants to assist other in Indonesia to appreciate the value of connection with the world beyond the next island. There is so much we can learn from each other!

Facebook : rahmah.bakoko Instagram: Rahmahbakoko Whatsapp: +6281347684557

Muhammad Adam Yunus

Persistent Open-minded Perfectionist

Hi everyone, I am a post graduate student at Flinders University Australia minoring in Leadership and Management in Education.

I have wrote and published many education-related issue articles on mass media. Global-minded youth but have strong grassroots understanding in that I act and contribute to a locally -based sustainability community. It reflects in what I have done to my community e.g. ‘Facebook’ scholarship for children in need, English services and so on. I wish to lead (own) an education institution with high quality but affordable for everyone.

Facebook : adamica Twitter : bangadham Website / Blog URL:http://bangadam.com Whatsapp:+61452198772

Alamsyah Alamsyah

Adventurous Caring Extrovert

I’m Alamsyah, 24 years old, an avid veliver that life is too beautiful to be spent only on one thing. I love to explore new ideas and possibilities: I’m a traveler who loves nature as much as he culture, a banker who actively initiates social projects, and an amateur moviemaker who loves to write. One day, I want to explore around the world, joining global campaign against poverty, and share it to the others on a movie and books.

Facebook : alamism Instagram: instagram.com/lamsjah Blog : halamanatas.com Whatsapp : +6281212273500 Line : Lamsjah

Yunita Dwi Liandarwati

Young Women Productive Good-Listener

I’m a part of SIWI Community, an NGO that focuses to develop young woman and girls by providing vocational skill, character building, and communication skill. I’m interest in this issues because as far as I see, they’re the most affected groups in society. In fact, sometimes public still don’t understand the problems they face. Therefore, I do a campaign, spread the information and gain the public awarness. I believe, once we can changes the mindset, we can changes the action too Facebook : YunitaDwiLiandarWati Twitter : ydlw Instagram : ydliandarwati Website / Blog : http://ydliandarwati.blogspot.com/ LINE: yunitadwiliandarwati Whatsapp : +628563647487

Oktavino Nurdhia

FIGHTER DREAMER LEARNER

I am interested in learning and experiencing new culture. My first experience about cross cultural understanding in Canada makes me addicted with others culture. I have a big family, consist of one younger brother and four step sisters. I live in small town in West Sumatera. Thing which makes people remember about me is my food. I can cook well. in other hand, sharing can make me feel alive too. I have a dream to be motivator and an outhor.

Facebook : oktavino.nurdhia Instagram : okta_dhia Line: okta_dhia

Endang Rahmat

Creative Cooperative Moderate

I was the first child of three siblings. I live in a remote area in Indonesia.

From childhood I aspire to be able to promote my area.Therefore, I aspire to become a sosiopreneur someday. Now I’m studying at the best universities in Indonesia, Bandung Institute of Technology. I aspire to continue my post graduate to Imperial College London after graduating from Bandung Institute of Technology. After that, I will return to Indonesia and became a sosiopreneur in my area.

Facebook : ndangitb Twitter : indo_cendekia Instagram : ndangrahmat Blog : ndangrahmat.tumblr.com Line: 085757397463 Whatsapp : 6285757397463

Maria Natasha

EXTROVERT INDONESIAN FUTURE EDUCATOR

I love to talk, I love children, and I love English so I choose English Language Teaching as my major. I came from the capital city of Indonesia, which is Jakarta. I like to learn something new and make new friends with others. Becoming a Vice President in my University, I learn many things, especially in organizing event and managing the team. I can be a “professional story teller” when I’m teaching. My ultimate dream is to establish a school, an extraordinary school.

Facebook : marianatsh Twitter : cmnatasha Instagram : tashacaecillia Line / Whatsapp : tashacaecillia / (+62)8989782556 LinkedIn : https://id.linkedin.com/in/caecillia-maria-natasha-227b37ba

Imamatul Khair

Enthusiastic Persistent Humble

I’m interested in education sector in which I can do many things such as providing English assistance program, establishing a study house for kids, and many more. I live in Sumenep town, one of remote areas in Madurese Island.

My family permanently live there while I’m studying in Surabaya where I have to take 4-5 hours to travel to. I like writing very much so that I’ve been publishing my three novels recently and looking forward to writing the next one. What I enjoy doing in my life time is teaching. My greatest dream is having my Master Degree in UK, then coming back to Indonesia to help rural people in terms of education provision.

Facebook : khairsme Twitter : khairisme Instagram : imakhair9 LinkedIn : https://id.linkedin.com/in/imamatul-khair-52a300106 Website: http://imamakhair.wordpress.com Line: taaneejee Whatsapp : +6287750138935

Rindah Jhayanti

Friendly Explorer Open-minded

You can call me Rindah. I live in East Jakarta, but my family live in West Java. Currently I’m working at a nature school called Sekolah Alam Cikeas. I love being a teacher and I love kids, not only because they’re very cute, but also they hold our nation’s future. In addition, I love travelling and exploring something new.

My ultimate dream is to travel around Indonesia and the world, and build libraries in many rural areas.

Facebook : RinHummel Twitter : _rinrinrin_ Instagram : @rndhjhynt Website / Blog : http://www.rjhayanti.wordpress.com Whatsapp: +628998296775

Wisnu Saputra

Cheerful Friendly Confident

I am Wisnu Saputra from Indonesia. I really interested in Education since I was a student in University. My family especially my father who is teacher has the same concern in education. However nowadays there are lot of problems in education that happen in my country. I am great in teaching, speaking, and performing my culture as well. I like to involve in education volunteering program and promoting culture. I hope I will be a good lecturer in the future.

Facebook : hyungwissnow.zaputrhadkyuhyun Instagram : guswisnusaputra Website : wisnusaputrahyung.blogspot.com Line: Guswisnusaputra Whatsapp : +62 81936366408

Achmad Solikhin

Muslim Forester Childish-like trait

Achmad Solikhin is exceptionally hopping interested in education, ecology, entepreneurship and socio-cultural regards. Since coexisting with the Indonesian Green Action Forum (IGAF), we have successfully sparked several initiatives to didactically empower children, youth and local communities in Indonesia. It also brings about mutual networking with the UN agencies (FAO, UNESCO, UNEP, UNDP, UN-HABITAT, UNICEF, etc) and other IGOs. By far his ultimate dream is to be a fruitful Muslim benefiting Indonesia and the world.

Facebook : achmadsolikhin1993 Twitter : @solikhin_achmad Instagram : Achmad Solikhin LinkedIn : Achmad Solikhin Website : http://achmadmoslem.blogspot.com/

Pundi Putih Palupi

Creative Humble Independent

My Father is a Ludruk player. My Mother is a elementary school teacher. I love to doing craft, it makes me happy. When I become community organizer, I feel happier to spent my time with communities than when I doing craft. I have a goal that one day we never again see gender based violence against women and children, by initiating family education and forming community to initiate equality for future generation.

Facebook : diajeng.pundi Twitter : Pundi_Palupi

Syifa Yona Marta

PASSIONATE TOLERANT DREAMER

I am a girl who enjoys singing but I am not a singer, I also like public speaking and reading novel. I can spend many hours without moving when reading an inspiring novel. My parents are civil servant, we live simply, but they always give me all I need to support my education no matter what, eventhough they don’t have enough money. I fall in love with social project. I just have a simple reason, for me, It seems like I invest my time on the right place and condition

Irma Ratna Ningsih

CREATIVE LIVELY INNOVATIVE

My name is Irma Ratna Ningsih. I live in Cirebon, a city in West Java, Indonesia. Cirebon is very popular with its Batik pattern, Mega Mendung. My current activity is teaching children aged 5 to 11 at my own course in my house. Besides teaching, I am also managing the curriculum and facilities. I love teaching children.

My favorite activities when teaching children are storytelling and crafting. I also love playing traditional games with my students.

Facebook : irmaratna Twitter : irmaratnaning Instagram : irmaratnaning Website : https://blog.djarumbeasiswaplus.org/irmaratnaningsih/ Whatsapp: +6285322097119

Ni Made Frischa Aswarini

Writer Friendly Art-lover

I love arts: literature, movie, music, the dance of leaves in front of my home, the way my favorite teacher speaks to me and any effort that could provide more inspirational outlooks to life. I am a writer, interviewer in TVRI channel in Bali, member of Sahaja community where I learn to conduct creative things, art and educative events.

As well, to share knowledge and skills to other youths: things that I want to explore more in the future Facebook : frischa.aswarini Twitter : frischa_swarini Instagram : frischa_aswarini LinkedIn : https://id.linkedin.com/in/ni-made-frischa-aswarini-54919667 Website : aswarini.wordpress.com Line id:faswarini

Laos

Sanva Saephan

Compassionate Friendly Helpful

I have lived in four different countries for the past 28 years of my life. I have written two books so far and raised fund to build a primary school and a vocational training for the less fortunate in Laos. I can speak six different languages. I enjoy reading poignant novels, teaching, cooking and jogging long distance.

Facebook : sanva.saephan Page : www.facebook.com/statelessdiary and www.facebook.com/transitionlaos Wechat/Line ID : SanSaephan

Parinya khemmarath

Enthusiastic Tenacity Team-spirit

I was born in a family of half education institution service and half farming. There are five people in my family, we can help each other to do farming managed by my mother and learn theories from our father. Since I was young I always dream to be businessman, because I think they are very cool and smart, I keep this dream to encourage myself to learn leadership skill and communication skill from my father. Now I’m learning in Agribusiness and Marketing as the same major with my father and I’m also learning Japanese.

Facebook : parinya.khemmarath Instagram :Yourfriend_tutu

Vannolak Vanno

Creative Imaginative Ambitious

Was born in Laos and live in Laos. I’m currently full time teacher at The Lao American College, working as a designer and brand consultant as a part time job. I’m interested in creativity and philosophy. I love to be told about people experiences. I enjoy taking photo, travelling around the world, learning new culture and experience. I always dream of one universal language, people speak the same language. There will be no gap on communication .

Facebook : vnluck

Malaysia

Geh Tsung Chow

Herbivorous Athletic Corny

Just call me Chow. The rest of my unpronounceable name is only for official documents. I hail from the humble lands of Malaysia. I live on plants. I am pretty much at the bottom of the food chain.

Badminton is my game; it keeps me away from the dark realities of the world. Ultimately, I am a common peasant with much to learn.

Facebook : G.T. Chow Website: gtchow.wordpress.com

Muhammad Afiq Harraz Abd Muben

Analytical Mediated Perceptive

I am the eldest and only son of four siblings. My family lives in Sepeng while I live in Shah Alam since it is closer to where I study.

I love my country and the people; warm and friendly. My interests are science, particularly in evolution, logic, mathematics, and religions. I love watching football whenever my favorite club, Manchester United, play. Lastly, Elon Musk is my ultimate dream.

I cannot be like him, I will be better than him.

Facebook : AfiqHarraz1507

a/l Thamil Salvan Gabriel Samson

Organized Inquisitive Friendly

I am 26 years old currently and serving as a high school teacher.

I’m always learning new things, and have a wide repertoire of interests – playing the guitar and Cajon, cooking, drawing, hiking and camping etc. My passion is in teaching people, and my dream is to teach cross-country across different communities and cultures.

Facebook : gabrielhansome

Nazira Roslee

Believer Teacher Funny

When I was a kid, I wanted to be a rock star. I turned out to become a teacher and it is awesome. I love performing for my students and get them to enjoy the performing arts. I dream to be an agent of change and contribute to the education sector of Malaysia. I want to make Malaysia proud.

Facebook : ieralee Twitter : ieralee Instagram : nazirar Website: www.naziraroslee.wix.com/collabwithme

Qairunnisa Binti Ahmad Noor Ridi

Honest Loyal Moderate

Just graduated from International Relations, I am now in the middle of exploring how I can contribute to the development of ASEAN region. I wish whatever path this region takes to develop itself, all segments of its society needs to be included and receives the benefits of economic growth. My idea of physical exercise involves hunting for best bargains at shopping malls (it requires lots of walks).

Facebook: NisaAhmad93

Deborah Catherine Dris

ADVENTUROUS FUNNY TALKATIVE

I never thought that I would be a teacher but here I am, a secondary school teacher in a rural school in Penang. I teach History and coach the school’s basketball team. Other than school, I spend my time doing CrossFit, riding my scooter around town and hanging out with friends. I also enjoy playing Civilization 5 and Neko Atsume. My ultimate dream is to ride a motorcycle in the Himalayas.

Facebook: deborahdris Instagram: instagram.com/debdrizzle/ Whatsapp ID : +60 12 221 7257

Myanmar

Zar Chi Oo

Curious Active Funny

I’m interested in learning languages. I love to take risks, speak with different people, and learn new things. I enjoy teamwork and traveling. I have a burning ambition to become an ideal teacher.

My younger brother and sister live in the same monastery as me in Mandalay, the second largest city in Myanmar. My parents, who are farmers, live in a small village. Myanmar is a multicultural country with 135 national races living together. It’s famous for pagodas and hospitality.

Facebook: Zarkyi Oo

Saw Eh Doe Aye

Innovation Smiley

I was born in a small town called Toungoo in Myanmar, ethnic group is Karen and my mother is a widow. I always thinking innovation of things that I am going to do in my future. And also I am enjoying to write short poem concern life value. I have a dream to build an education center and a book garden for children in my hometown.

Facebook: luke.ehdoeaye

Kyaw Kyaw Win

Myanmar Funny Crazy

In Proximity, I am interested in flexible work with employers and employees. Here in Bangkok, I can learn about thinking skills and designs in here. At my home, I have five family members. My father, mother, two brothers and one sister. Myanmar is an agricultural country. There are many different problems and ethnicities in Myanmar, but we are all honest and warm so I proud for my country.

Facebook : kyawkyawwin Line: kyawkyawwin

Su Thet Ngon

Active Creative Popular

I am Su thet Ngon. I got a master degree majoring in Law. Now I am attending the Master of Business Administration. My father is a Pilot and mother is now retired but she used to be a nurse. I come from Myanmar. Now I live in Mandalay, the second city of Myanmar. I have “CAN DO” attitude in everything that my cool talent. I am very interested in reading because of my father. He was training me as a habit of reading.

Facebook : suthet.ngon.3 Line : Starrysu4493

Mra Aye Soe

I was born in Mrauk- Oo township, the ancient city of the Rakhine State and I am the middle child in my family of five members; one elder brother,one younger brother and my parents and me. One thing about me is I can recognize one whom I met once when I meet him up again. When I was young, I wanted to be a singer because everyone appreciate my singing.But when I grow up ,my aim change and I decided to become a teacher as I become interested in teaching.

Wint Htet Htet Han

Organized Diligent Helpful

I am interested in creating blog where we can share our feelings and thoughts with friends. Afterward leaders from Myanmar are trying to upgrade education system and citizens participate as well. My parents also value education and they always support me to become an educated one. My talent is listening other people problems. My dream is to be a diplomat who has good ability to figure out solution. In addition, I enjoy travelling because it gives new experience and friends.

Facebook: winthtethtet.han Twitter : whhhan Instagram : whhhan Line: b_u_d_b_u_d

Phillipines

Gomer Jay Sumile Legaspi

Friendly Funny Adventurous

I am the youngest and the big brother of my nephews and nieces.

I am really interested in beauty pageants, novels of John Grisham, Tom Clancy, and Tony Parsons, and watching How To Get Away With Murder. I live in a peaceful community where even with a chaotic, big family I have, I find peace, love, and fulfillment. I dream of building a learning center where I will be able to teach kids the basic English in my community.

Facebook : gomerjaylegaspi Twitter : IAmGomerZhei Instagram : iamgomerzhei

Gian Erik Mendoza Adao

Loved Growing Content

I happened to be born within the geographical boundaries of the Philippines (as defined by the imaginary lines on our maps).

Hence, I have been classified as a Filipino. However, at the end of each day, I perceive myself plainly as a human being, no different from any other human being cohabiting this planet with me: capable of being loved and of loving. Educational communication for development allows me to spend my Earth-days in line with this perspective.

Facebook : gianerikadao Twitter : gianerikadao Instagram : gianerikadao

Manuel III Padaco Malingan

Determined Relaxed Faithful

My nickname, Kublai, sounds peculiar as my life. As a teacher by heart in the lone university of my fatherland, I continue to serve my lovely family and great indigenous peoples of Ifugao. I believe in the Filipino and her destiny in the ASEAN. Yet, my heart as an ordinary youth is caused by my native soil to beat – farming. As I could not resist His will, leadership and education are my passion.

I continue dreaming for the star.

Facebook : MANUELL MALINGAN

Louderick Reyes Mercado

Teacher Leader Changemaker

Louderick “Lou” Mercado is a working student from the University of the Philippines-Open University. He loves inspiring, empowering and serving others. His main advocacies includes: promoting alternative learning opportunities for out-of-school-youth, advancing indigenous people’s rights, and strengthening corporate social responsibility in the Philippines. He finds personal satisfaction only by serving his fellow Filipinos and ASEANs in his own simple ways, while pursuing his own personal development. His ultimate dream is to work for the United Nations in solving social issues.

Facebook : lou.mercado1987 Website : https://angtagapagmulat.wordpress.com/about/ https://alstutor.wordpress.com/

Yusop Saracan Saaban

Dreamer Believer Achiever

I am Yusop, known to my friends as Harry. I lived in a family of twelve in Southern Philippines where Muslim population is dominant. It is the land of promise for the country because of its rich natural resources. Together with our culture, identity and way of life, these are something to be proud of. As an advocate of change, it is my ultimate dream to make it as reality. And I believed, this shall start by Facebook : natsumiekun Twitter : harywanderer Instagram : harrywanderer LinkedIn: https://ph.linkedin.com/in/yusop-saaban-83596bb7 Wechat/Line: Harry Wanderer

Sittie Raisah Mamintal Timosa

Enthusiastic Bubble Exceptional

I am a young lady from the legendary province of Maguidanao, Phillpines. I am the eldest among the four from an ordinary but exceptional Muslim family. My main interests are linguistics, music, travel and performing arts. I am a teacher in profession who dreams of exploring the world and discover the amazing things that could be found. My dream is to live a life for the sake of others, to the best of my ability, through making efforts of building a better world.

Facebook : blinkwink22 Twitter: blinkwink22 Instagram : raimlabff Linkedin : ph.linkedin.com/in/blinkwink22 Whatsapp : +639173114092

Merogim Pairat Mugot

Adventurer Risk-takers Lover

I am very interested in knowing the different styles that my co-delegates practice in their country. In our home I am the youngest of the siblings. But sad to say when I was in grade 2, my father die d from convulsion. Later of 2006 my mother married again and had a son he is 5 years old right now. I am also into singing pop music just for stress relieve. I really enjoy meeting people from conferences like this.

Facebook : ronmerogim.mugot

Abdul Hakeem Adiong Lomondot

Cheerful Active Optimistic

My name is Abdul Hakeem but you can call me Keem. I came from the Maranao tribe of the northern part of Minadanao, Philippines.

I am the eldest and I have 3 siblings, 2 boys and the youngest is our only girl. I always loved singing, I consider it as one of my talents. I also love watching movies. My ultimate dream is to become the Philippine’s first Muslim President, I do believe that a Muslim’s dream is valid and has a chance even in a Christian country.

Facebook : abdulhakeem.lomondot Twitter : Chiefkeemadiong Instagram : sirkeemlomondot

Benjamin Abdul Abubakar

Peace-advocate Active leader Bubbly

I am Benjamin A. Abubakar, a fourth year college student of Notre Dame University. I am currently taking Bachelor of Secondary Education Major in English. We are four siblings in the family and I am the second oldest. Our family has a strong relationship from one another and whenever we experience some difficulties in life everyone is willing to support morally and spiritually. I live in a loving, small and peaceful community of Cotabato City wherein the dominant people are Muslims. Though this community is a diverse place people still help one another and respect their beliefs and religions.

Facebook : benjamin.abubakar.9 Instagram : bubblybenj

Jay Saavedra Calumpon

Jolly Vibrant Enthusiastic

I love leading a group, perform tasks, invent strategies and conduct activities, I love speaking (I do hosting sometimes as a part-time job) and discussing concepts and ideas. I have three siblings; mom and dad separated when I was eight (8) and since I’m the eldest, I am expected to be the father in the family. My ultimate dream is to really travel and work at the same time bringing myself to less accessible communities such as how NGOs do it.

Facebook : jaysaavedra Twitter : jaysaavedra Instagram : jay_saavedra LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaycalumpon Blog: https://jaysaavedracalumpon.wordpress.com/

Norby Roque Salonga

Responsible Adventurous Strong

I am Norby R. Salonga from the Philippines! My loved ones call me Norbs but I prefer people calling me Norby (combination of my parents’ name, Noel and Ruby). I have two sisters, an accountant/ auditor and an engineer. Aside from being a youth leader and a development practitioner, I also write creative pieces as a way of expressing myself. I love watching movies/series about romance, politics, and business. My ultimate dream is to become our country’s president or UN’s secretary-general.

Facebook : norby.salonga Twitter : norbysalonga Instagram : iamnorbysalonga LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/norby-salonga-16746649 Website : speakerpedia.com/speakers/norby-salonga;

Krezyl Joyce Valeria Pugna

Committed Compassionate Passionate

I am from the City of Love, Iloilo City in the Philippines. My parents are Government employees and I have a brother who is an Electrical Engineer. I am a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Development Communication. Photojournalism is one thing that I am so passionate of. At this age, I still love to collect Carebears.

In fact, as of the moment I have 144 Carebears. I love Community Organizing and my dream is to raise the awareness of the members of our community regarding the issues arising.

Facebook : krezyljoyce.pugna Twitter : @krezylbear Instagram : @kreeezyl Wechat/Line: Krezyl Joyce

Jobert Cautivar Espino

Educator Artist Friendly

I was born in a family of artist, my father was an architech and they are both working with my mother in Local Government Unit.

My two brother are also a painter, but I am the best (laughed)!

Our house was exhibited with collaborative artworks of my family. Aside from teaching I accept painting, murals, charcoal and portraits in my free time job. I also conduct art workshop during summer. Previously I discovered my self a photographer, I love photography anywhere arts embrace nature.

Singapore

Zheng Suzhen

Reserved Challenge Sarcastic

Well, I do not have any cool talent and I am quite an average human being. I am from Singapore but I held onto 2 passports up till 21years old. I enjoy reading with a cup of coffee, bombard my head with absolutely random thoughts and questions that render no perfect answer. I have also developed an interest in rock climbing and am looking forward to return to it in December. To know more, talk to me! I promise I don’t bite!

Facebook : suzhenn Instagram : suzhennn LinkedIn: https://sg.linkedin.com/in/zheng-suzhen-a37b5aab Wechat ID : suzhennnn

Clarence Lim

Motivated Curious Hardworking

I am a curious person who loves learning and pushing myself out of my comfort zone. I enjoy meeting people from different cultures and backgrounds, and to exchange valuable ideas and insights.

I have a strong interest in research, youth-related issues and writing. I also enjoy playing soccer, floorball and reading good books during my free time. I have a dream of being an academic and starting my own NGO ☺ Facebook : clarence.lim.988 Instagram : clarencelhw Snapchat ID: clarencelhw LinkedIn : https://sg.linkedin.com/in/clarencelhw Wechat :clarencelhw Line :clhw1991

Thailand

Chonnanun Pungah

Bubbly Open-minded Flexible

My name is Chonnanun Pungah, or “Mild”. I’m interested in international relations and English literature. I have a twin sister, Meen, who I share similarity in favorites and future wishes. In leisure, I simply enjoy baking sweets and cooking Italian dishes.

On my wish list, besides owning my own bakeshop and restaurant, I desire to work in an international organization as a liaison, the position that holds strength and flexibility in the communication at once.

Facebook : mild.chonnanun Line : meenmild

Anusara Tanpitak

Sara Optimistic Realist

I was born in Nakhon Ratchasima, a town situated in the northeast of Thailand. I had a chance to become an exchange student in the US when I was 16 years old. The experience was very enriching and marked the beginning of the many more exposure I was to be bestowed with later in life. I am passionate about education and enjoy discussing about politics. I love reading and cooking.

Facebook : anusara.tanpitak

Lamtharn Hantrakul

Musical physicist Hardworking Colleague-seeking

Please call me Hanoi – but I’m not Vietnamese! I’m Thai! I was born and raised in Bangkok, and also consider Phayao, my mother’s hometown in northern Thailand to be home. My research develops engineering innovations that integrate the physical sciences with traditional and indigenous technologies. My life-long dream is to establish a research institute in ASEAN dedicated to the intersection of Science, Engineering and Art (SEA) with local expertise in Southeast Asia (SEA), a combination I call the [SEA]22 vision. (“Sea squared”)

Facebook : hanoi.hantrakul LinkedIn : https://th.linkedin.com/in/lamtharn-hanoi-hantrakul-0a846b4 Website: http://lh-hantrakul.com/ Line: hanoi7

Koranid Poomviset

Strategic Thinker Goal-oriented Yogi

I was born and raised in Bangkok though have gained my western personality through studying abroad and travelling. Being in a southern Thai family, I am inherited a love for good fond and company. I have a special talent of getting along with others and making friends on the instant; I could attribute that to my interest in learning about new culture and lifestyle. I also have big love affairs with yoga and meditation. As a dream, I would like to create changes in people’s lives and help save worldly problems.

Facebook : Praew Koranid Poomviset Twitter : alexypraew Instagram : alexypraew Linkedin : Koranid Poomviset Line: praewkp

Kamolthita Ruengthong

Miewee Extremely Awesome

My name is Miewee. I am 20-year-old Thai girl who is currently studying Aerospace engineering. I’m an adventurous type that I’d love to do various outdoor activities and sports such as archery, mountain biking, kayaking. The sport in which I am best at is badminton. I love to explore the world by traveling. I love making new friends, learning new cultures, and getting inspired. My dream is to be an engineer who able to make a difference for this world.

Facebook : miew.kamolthita Twitter : Miewee Instagram: miewee Snapchat ID: miewee Line /Whatsapp : Miewee

Chertalay Suwanpanich

Funny Enthusiastic Friendly

I have a wide range of interests from books to pets; my curiosity is never-ending. I like to read and I spend most of my time on books.

I read diverse kinds of books and I enjoy them all. I also love to do volunteer works because it feels good to help people and to know that I live a meaningful life.

Facebook: ninee.chertalay

Rattanasuwan Rawan

Friendly Optimistic Ambitious

I’m interested in learning a lot about cultures and languages.

Dancing and cooking is my favorite activity. I’d love to know how people in ASEAN dance. I’m doing a master’s in linguistics. My dream is to be a professor in Linguistics working with language acquisition. I spent a year in Brazil when I was 17, if you want to know how it was, I’m more than glad to share it with you.

Facebook : maxzinhoenglish Instagram : greenleaf_max Line: solstice1991

Naparinthasit Preechahan

Talkative Positive Friendly

My name is Naparinthasit or Fah. I like to watch US series such as once upon a time. I do like swimming after finished the class I always went to swimming pool. I can speak Portuguese because I went to Brazil when I was 17 years also understanding well in Spanish but I can’t speak. I like to meet new people, making new friendship and I think I am talking too much sometime. I wish I could visit Myanmar because I think their tradition is wonderful and also want to see Shawedagon pagoda.

Facebook : napachat.preechahan Instagram: fahzill Snapchat ID:fahzill Line id:fahzill

Panisa Sittisawassakul

Nan Thinker Fun

Hi, I’m Nan. I’m studies Computer Science at Thammasat University. I love to learn something new and I want to help the other people interestingly in Child development. I use to live in Naknosawan with mom and younger bro. Now, I’m live in Phathumthanee and my younger brother live in ChaingMai, as ChaingMai University. I love to climbing and skateboarding, there’re X-treme zone at my university. For my ultimate dream, I want to work with Mr.Elon Musk. He’s my idol.

Facebook : nanniie.neenan Instagram URL: nuunan0623 Line : n.nann

Phichaya Kamnoetsirikun

Hard-working Easy-going

I am Phichaya, or Bee. I am originally from south of Thailand, before I moved to Bangkok for my further study. I am now a recent graduate from Thammasat Univeristy, Faculty of Economics.

I always look opportunities for cultural exchanges and activities that will fulfill my experience. I believe that education is the fundamental factor to other developments, therefore, the works hop is the right place for me and I am looking forward to meeting all participants!

Facebook : pcy.bee Twitter : pcybee Instagram : pcybee Snapchat ID: pcybee LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/phichaya-kamnoetsirikun-0061b998 Line :pcybee

Patcharin Sae-heng

Friendly Active Diligent

I live in a big city, Bangkok, but I’ve dreamt about living outside Bangkok since I was young because I love nature. Moreover, I am interested in international relations, cultures, history and politics because I want to understand more about the society and the world that I live in. Lastly, in the future, I would like to work in the field of international relations because I love travelling and meeting new people.

Facebook : Patcharin Sae-heng

Nuchnalin Leerasantana

Sparklingly Savvy Absurd

Nuch from Thailand is the youngest of her family.She lives in a placec alled Min Buri on the outskirts of Bangkok. Nuch is interested in food, pets, and reducing social inequality. She likes spending time volunteering in her community, helping street dogs, and exploring different food. She is a talented M.C and dances very well. Her ultimate dream is to establish a social enterprise dealing with elderly citizens.

Facebook : nuch.leerasantana Blog: https://www.wongnai.com/users/c05bcb6a95834e86869712e4c3b0ed48 Line : nuchnalin

Suparkorn Netvijit

Creative Friendly Optimistic

Hi! Welcome to Thailand, the land of smile. I’m Kiki who’s a advertising student from Bangkok,Thailand. I’m interested in Digital Marketing, Music and Creative Ideas. I usually enjoy eating, watching movies and listening to pop and jazz music. I’m friendly so you can come to talk to me all the time. Nice to meet you guys!!

Have Fun!!! Yeye :D

Facebook : suparkik Instagram : @SupilotKik Line ID : @Suparkik

Waraporn Yanglang

Friendly Confident Creative

Hello ! My name is Waraporn. You can call me Ferin. I was born in Krabi,Thailand. I’m an Only Child.My parents are teacher. I enjoy playing petanque, reading books and travelling .I can do Taekwondo. I’m interested in education. I have a lot of goals and dreams! Insha’Allah I hope it works out in the end! Happy to be your friend!

Facebook : ferin.fayflower Blog : ferin33.blogspot.com Line : :Ferin33

Bhurisak Isma-el

Sociable Enthusiastic Advengerous

My name is Bhurisak Isma-el. My nickname is Fadil. I was born and raised in Bangkok. I was an exchange student in The US in 2012-2013. In my free time, I enjoy going out with friends and sometime I teach. I love spicy food a lot. Cat is my favorite animal.

In the future I would like to become an engineer.

Facebook : bhurisak Instagram :Bhurisak Line :fadilusa2012

Phongphisud Wasuleewan

Leader Open-minded Optimistic

I am interest to improving my critical thinking and I love to learn new thing. My family comprises of 4 members. I have one sister, a father and a mother. My mother and my father work as a teacher, I enjoy doing to help people live better lives and I believe in change.

I think my coolest talent is planning. My ultimate dream, I want to see every student growing by learning with the education system

Facebook : Phongphisud Wasuleewan Twitter URL: Phongphisud93 Instagram URL: Phongphisud93 Line ID : bas_ketballba

Samittra Siripun

Friendly Funny Positive

I’m Samittra Siripun and my nickname is Boom. I am the 20 year old middle child in my family. My hometown is Bangkok,Thailand also known as the land of smiles. I like singing, music, making new friends and finding new experiences. I am interested in Mathematics and voluntary work. My ultimate dream is to one day contribute to making my country and society better for all.

Facebook : Boom.Samittra Twitter : SamanthaBoomm Instagram : samantabobo Snapchat ID:boombalaka Line ID:Balaboom

Vietnam

Duong Thi Thuy Ly

Friendly Easy-going Enthusiastic

I was born into an ethnic family in the mountainous area and have travelled to the town, city, then the capital and recently, Australia for education purposes. Now, I am a lecturer at Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry, located in the North of Vietnam. I love travelling to various scenic spots in Vietnam and overseas. My dream is to contribute more to the education system innovation in Vietnam.

Facebook : Duongly295

Thao Phuong Nguyen

Empathetic Adventurous Ambitious

I come from Can Tho, a city in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam.

My parents are living in a peaceful village in this region so I occasionally travel back there to visit them and also to give me a break from work. I really enjoy learning and teaching languages.

Jogging, travelling, writing, movies and music are also my hobbies. I believe that nothing is impossible and my ultimate dream is to help people live the lives they want with education opportunities.

Facebook : thao.nguyen.timeline Twitter : tweets_thao LinkedIn : https://vn.linkedin.com/in/thao-nguyen-43624b42

Hoa Phuong Pham

Reliable Caring Future-oriented

My family is quite traditional and expects me to be a traditional Vietnamese girl, but I guess they have gradually given up Lol. I enjoy travelling & having a good talk with interesting people on the way, writing journal to reflect on my experiences and inner growth.

I’m interested in creative activities and spend my free time mixing music, making posters or video clips, despite my heavy academic schedule. Recently, I practice psychological astrology as a means to help my students understand more about their personality and provide them with career consultation.

Facebook : serryfanfanghua LinkedIn : https://vn.linkedin.com/in/hoa-pham-b308399b Blog : paramountgroup.edu.vn Viber ID : Hoa Pham (+84 915820986)

Giang Thi Ha Nguyen

Sociable Independent Caring

My name is Giang; some buddies prefer to call me Bonxai.

Bonxai is a product of my creativity so my value will define it ☺ Parents, I and my younger sister are living in Hatinh, in the Middle Vietnam. I am taking a gap year to develop my social projects and will apply to one of US universities next year. I love communicating with people but I sometimes find a peaceful ambience for myself, being engrossed in my reading room or running around my neighbor lake. I am working on the field of humanitarian and education in Vietnam.

Facebook : giang.bonxai.52 Instagram : bonxaii LinkedIn : https://vn.linkedin.com/in/giang-nguyen-11b485a8

Nguyen Hong Minh

Diligent Enthusiastic Unpredictable

I am a coffee-holic, book lover, sports fan, travelling addict and volunteering devotee. One of my dream jobs is a combination of travelling, volunteering and writing. I enjoy every moment on my way travel and writing is actually a means to record those moments in order to not let them fade away. Besides, working for NGOs or organizations which target on scoping or improving social issues is another ultimate career goal of mine.

Facebook : minhminh317 Blog: https://hongminh317.wordpress.com/

Phu Trieu Phan

Dynamic Passionate Sociable

I have joined many volunteer works from local program to international activities. During those events, I have performed some of Vietnamese traditional songs to my international friends who come from different countries around the world. I hope to present one of those songs in this year YSEALI’s program. With all my passion in public health field and scientific researching, I will apply for a master degree in the US after my graduation in 2017.

Facebook : Phan Triệu Phú Instagram : Phan Triệu Phú Line/Whatsapp: Phan Triệu Phú

Dang Ly

Adaptive Competent Educated

I am Ly Dang, from Ho Chi Minh City Open University – Vietnam.

HCMC Open University was established by the policy of socialization of education, meeting the requirements of national renewal. Nearly a quarter of a century, the University has gradually grown, and has been a strong educational organization. Ho Chi Minh City Open University officially became a community college in 2006 with more majors for different educating systems. Therefore, I would like to apply for this workshop in order to be provided the hands-on training.

Facebook: thaoly.dang Website: www.ou.edu.vn Line/Whatsapp/Viber ID : Thaoly Dang

Vy Tra Ngoc Nguyen

Dynamic Ambitious Creative

My name is Ngoc Vy and my home town is Quy Nhon city, Vietnam. It is a beautiful coastal city with a peaceful life and the people are very hospitable and friendly. I have nurtured a great ambition to create positive changes in my country’s education system as I know the education is the best way to reduce inequality in society. My hobbies are traditional Vietnamese dance and yoga which help me optimistic and find balance in my life.

Facebook : cobebencuaso Instagram : iviyworld LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/vynguyenvn

An Truong Nguyen

Ambitious Proactive Innovative

I am interested in changing the educational and political system in my country, Vietnam. For trivial hobbies, I am passionate about playing badminton, cooking, hanging out with friends and watching mind-twisting movies like Inception. I have a special talent for creating riddles and trick people into solving them. I am lucky that my father had a second thought about my name when he came up with “Tuong An”, because this name mimics a popular cooking oil brand in Vietnam, which would make me embarrassingly laughed at.

Facebook : pemi.nguyen.96

Mentor Team

May Sripatanaskul

May is a social entrepreneur and a reformist with passion in education and policy design. As a CEO/Co-founder of Asian Leadership Academy, a social enterprise which seeks to promote youth leadership development and Education Initiative Project Manager of Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI), May has been actively involved in Thailand’s education reform initiatives from both the governance and the practitioner perspectives. Her current path in education reform is a career switch from her past career in investment banking and microfinance. May received Bachelor of Sciences in Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania (2009), Master of Business Administration from Stanford Graduate School of Business (2013), and was d. Leadership fellow at the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design or the Stanford d. school.

Sunantha Phophuttharak (Cherry)

Cherry received BA in Economics (International Program) from Chulalongkorn University in Thailand and started her career at Citi (Global Financial Institution) as a ManagementAssociate. She experienced different roles in Strategic Planning & Research, Online Marketing and Product Management during her terms in Consumer Banking. Her aspiration in designing products, services and experiences has led her to make a career switch to Collaborative Design field as a Project Director at Asian Leadership Academy, a social start-up which promotes human-centered design framework in tackling various challenges in business and social sectors. She also co-founded and co-led TEDxBangkok event, the first and largest TEDx event in Thailand, with her friends.

Chanya Punyakumpol (Ping)

Ping has a BAS in economics and applied mathematics from Stanford University and a law degree from Cornell Law School.

She is currently working at G-Lab, a social innovation lab, under School of Global Studies, Thammasat University. Her interest lies in the harmonious application of science and social knowledge to understand and solve social issues. She is particularly interested in bringing in math, statistics, and law to create social innovations and support social enterprises.

Pimpan Ratanavaree (Pim)

Pim has been human resource development strategist at Kasikornbank for 7 years. She built and implemented culture development program, designed career development tools as part of career development and advancement. She joined Thai Beverage Public Company Limited in May 2015. As Talent Management Manager, she got an opportunity to develop and retain high performers through special development program. Educated in Thailand with a BA degree in Social Work from Thammasat University and Master’s degree in Public Administration from Chulalongkorn University. She also has a Master’s degree in Professional Ethics from The University of New South Wales, Australia.

Na-khwannwalai Dilokwongpong (Na-khwan)

A fast-tracker in professional field, Na-khwann has had international exposure experience professing in Malaysia in training field. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree (in English Language and Literature) with 2nd Class Honour and a Master of Political Science Degree (in International Relations). Improving the loophole and overhauling the existing HR practical frameworks are of her keen interests. She considers a chance for mentoring the young, promising and leading youths from South East Asian region as an opportunity to sharpen and widen her own vision as well as to exchange ideas that may tee up to a sustainable development approach for educational field in region-wide scope.

Poom Rattavisit

Poom graduated with a BFA in Communication Design from King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi. He began his career at a type design and communication strategy firm called Cadson Demak, moved on to a multi-disciplinary design studio, Beourfriend, and later worked in integrated advertising at Ogilvy & Mather. He is currently working in a completely different field as a Talent Specialist at ThaiBev.

Nicha Pittayapongsakorn (Sai)

Sai graduated from ENSEEIHT, a French ‘grande ecole’, with a Master’s Degree in Telecommunication Engineering. Despite her work experience in a multinational company and in public sector, she changed her career to education 2 years ago by joining Teach For Thailand as part of the pioneer team. The team’s vision is eradicate educational inequality in Thailand by creating a movement of leaders in all levels. Her current role is Head of Talent Acquisition, taking care of recruitment and selection strategy of future change makers.

Paisan Jeanuthaithamrong (Poon)

Poon gained Bachelor and Master degree in Economics (Major: Labor Economics and human resource) from Chulalongkorn university. Now He works at the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) in Good Governance development& Alliance department. His main responsibilities are to develop better Investor Relations (IR) practices to all listed companies and give beneficial IR recommendations to them in order to improve their IR system. Moreover, Poon has working experience in banking industry for 2 years. Outside of work, Poon loves to develop himself through activities in many areas such as Leadership skill, Coaching skill, technical skill and etc.

Nitchan Piromsawat (Nik)

Nik has a B.Eng in Nano-Engineering from Chulalongkorn University and is currently working for PTT, Thailand’s National Energy Company, as part of Petrochemicals and Refining Business Development. He has always been interested in innovation, and he has been pursuing social innovation, especially in education. He has had over a year of experience in fostering leadership development in Thai youth with Asian Leadership Academy (ALA), giving him the skills essential to lead YSEALI participants in making the most out of this wonderful opportunity and together address the critical issues in education.

Chanchai Chantavilasvong (Wan)

Wan holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Chulalongkorn University and have been working as a Design Integration Lead for G-Lab (social innovation lab) under the School of Global Studies, Thammasat University for two years. During which time, she had co-led a social innovation project with Learn Education, an ed-tech social enterprise in Thailand, and had done interviews and projects relative to education. Aside from G-Lab, Wan has also been volunteering at Creative Life Foundation focusing on educating undocumented immigrant teenagers, and she is currently teaching the Design Studio course at Chulalongkorn University as well.

U-lacha Laochai (Prae)

Prae is currently working as Program Officer, Research Assistant and Teaching Assistant at Global Studies and Social Entrepreneurship: GSSE Bachelor’s Program, Thammasat University, Thailand. Her role is to foster future leaders who care about social issues and aim to create social impact. She also co-founded a social enterprise “Little Builders” to tackle educational inequalities in Thailand. Believing that one has so much potential to shine, she runs projects with GSSE, Little Builders, as well as YSEALI Generation to create the right environments for people’s learning, growing and shining.

Niyata Limpiti (Plub)

Plub has a background in Applied Psychology from New York University with pinch of education research. Her interest in alternative schools and human learning led her to teach primary school at Darunsikkhalai School of Innovative Learning (DSIL) in Thailand for two years. She is currently trying her hands in higher education at an international undergraduate program, GSSE, Thammasat University as an Engagement and Development Lead. During her free weekends, Plub runs a multiple intelligence themed camp for kids.

Nathamon Winnavoravej (Fah)

Fah (means “Sky in Thai) graduated from Faculty of Food Science and Nutrition at Srinakharinwirot University. Her passion in education, innovation and self-development has inspired her to make a career switch from the field of Food Science to Innovation and Design Management arena. Currently, Fah holds Management Associate position at Asian Leadership Academy, a social enterprise which seeks to develop learning community for Thai youth and promotes the use of human-centered design in tackling social challenges. Outside of work, Fah spends her free time on acting classes following her side interest in becoming a Thai actress.

Yanin Sawatchai (Nin)

Yanin loves learning. And yes, Education is her passion. Holding Bachelor Degree in International Business, Logistics and Transportation from THAMMASAT UNIVERSITY and Master of Arts in Educational Studies from University of York. Her life experience brought and taught her not to stop learning and sharing. She believes that the world gives us, people, an opportunity to learn but we have the capability to learn and make the world a better place. As a Policy Analyst, she strongly believe that every single contribution matters. Just start it right.

Wipattra Totemchokchaikarn (Noey)

Noey graduated from Department of Otolaryngology, Faculty of medicine, Ramathibodi Hospital. Mahidol University. She was the winner of 2 national competitions on the issue of Public Health reform in Thailand.

She is also a youth Ambassador of The Saphan Siang (Bridge of Voices) campaign for promoting better understanding between Thais and Migrant workers, supported by United Nations (UN) and International Labour Organization (ILO). Her passion in public health, social problems and reforming Thailand has led her to make a career switch from the field of Medicine to Policy Research as a Policy Analyst at Future Innovative Thailand Institue (FIT).

Organizing Team

Dr. Karndee Leopairote

Dr. Karndee Leopairote is currently serving as a Managing Director of C Asean.

Her main mission is to build a collaboration platform among startups and future generation across ASEAN to support the regional development through vatious connectivity initiatives. She is also serving as an Executive Director of the Future Innovative Thailand Institute (FIT). She was is an assistant professor at the Department of Operations Management, Thammasat Business School and an advisor of Software Industry Promotion Agency (SIPA). She plays a lead role in Policy Design Lab – Thailand Blueprint Initiative 2020, to enhance the local wisdom and the public participation, and to propose the national policy innovation. Karndee also plays an active role in driving city innovation initiatives for Bangkok Metropolitan Administration through series of Bangkok Renewal and Innovation Workshops and Forums. Karndee holds BEng in Industrial Engineering from Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University, MS and PhD in Industrial Engineering from University of Wisconsin – Madison, USA.

Dr. Suthikorn Kingkaew

Making a positive impact to the society has been one of my lifelong goals. From undergraduate in Biotechnology at University of New South Wales, Sydney, through to MPhil in Technology Policy and subsequent PhD in Management Studies at Cambridge University, I have conducted different researches to further the understanding of various contemporary issues on the development of firms and industries in developing countries as well as the issues related to ASEAN regional integration. After received my PhD, I am now working as Lecturer in International Business at Thammasat University. As part of academic in business field, I have conducted various consulting, advisory and research projects for both public and private sectors in Thailand. Examples of these organizations are UNDP, ILO, Asia Foundation, Google, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Science and Technology and Ministry of Interior. Beyond academic and business research, I also have experiences in policy research and policy making, working as member of staff to Deputy Interior Minister and Finance Minister. I am now working as Director of Research at a policy think tank, Future Innovative Thailand Institute (FIT).

Ploytip Wanitmaniboot

As a senior policy analyst at Future Innovative Thailand Institute, Ploytip has a strong belief that the future of the country is in the hands of the present and future generations. Ploytip pursued her tertiary education in Singapore, under full scholarship from Singapore Institute of Management, and focused on economics and finance areas. She is fluent in Thai, English and Chinese. With the fascination with the success of the country, and encouraged her to continue her Master’s degree in Southeast Asian Studies. She has been actively involved in Thai political works for 7 years; her expertise contributes greatly to ‘Reform initiatives’, a reform blueprint under FIT. Her skills and interest cover from economics, finance, education, politics and public policy. She’s currently pursuing her PhD in Public Administration at National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand.

Patarapen Manorompatrasal (Penny)

One of the core member at FIT, Penny has been actively in involved in ASEAN youth engagement since college years and her time with ASEAN studies center at Chulalongkorn University, organizing several ASEAN youth forums. She has a background interning and working in several multicultural organizations, including PTTEP, Naver, Royal Thai Embassy in Beijing and Berlin etc. With her interest in Asian culture and social studies, Penny is MSc. graduate in International relations from Peking University, Beijing. With her interest in Life Long Learning education, Penny and her friends are currently taking a research to enhance skills in non-formal and informal education school. As a goal-oriented and determined idealist, Penny aims to leverage her path towards social, education development and foreign services field.

Tanchanok Nana

(May)

As a program coordinator at Future Innovative Thailand Institute, Tanchanok has a passion in equality. Tanchanok has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Westminster College, Utah, USA and after interning with many nonprofit organizations she pursued her Master Degree in Community Development at South Dakota State University and received a Master of Science in Rural Sociology – Community Development. She is fluent in Thai and English. In addition to her expertise in community development Tanchanok also have skills in graphic design.

Phanupan Chaiyadith (May)

Phanuphan Chaiyadith, young professional who love ASEAN culture. Her precious experience by far is when she was working as a reporter for ASEAN Week, television programme on Channel 3, Thailand. She gained countless experiences from different countries, people and stories which driven her to continue working in the field of ASEAN. The greatest moment is when she was assigned to work on the project “42nd Anniversary of ASEAN when Thailand was a chairman of ASEAN summit. Currently, she is working on various projects related to ASEAN youths and ASEAN arts and culture at C asean. One of her goals is to continue contributing and uplifting the life of the people and the richness of cultures.

Dr. Tarradon Piamphongsant

Dr.Tarradon has extensive background in public policy initiative with his experiences in Thai politics and civil services. He was one of the main contributors to the ‘Reform Initiatives’ by FIT. His expertise also includes social policy, economy, international political economy, and education. Previously, Dr.Tarradon has served as Advisor to Bangkok Governor and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Spokeperson. He was also the Deputy Secretary-General to the Prime Minister for Political Affairs and Policy and Planning analyst at Office of the National Economics and Social Development Board. He holds BSc in Business Administration (finance) from Boston University, Two M.S. degrees in Engineering Management from George Washington University, USA and Political Economy from University of London, UK. He also received his PhD in Economics from University of London.

Special Thanks to our amazing supporters

On behalf of the organizer, we would like to sincerely thank all the generous sponsors for supporting us through the program. With their support our YSEALI participants had a pleasantly amazing stay in Thailand.

In particular the organizer would like to thank the following sponsors individually.

Bangkok Metropolitan Administration

It was a such a great honor for our participants and team to receive a warm welcome from M.R.Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Governor of Bangkok for having us at Suan Pakkad Palace. We had a wonderful and memorable time, greeting with the Governor of Bangkok and sharing his thoughts of how to lead the world better.

Thai Beverage Company Limited

Thank you Thai Beverage Company Limited that provided us their products throughout the program. Thai Beverage has given us quality products such as cold fresh drinks and tasty sandwiches.

We love it!!

The company itself is Thailand’s largest and one of Southeast Asia’s largest beverage companies, with distilleries in Thailand, Scotland, Ireland, China and France. Listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange, Thai Beverage Plc has a market capitalisation in excess of US$4bn.

Berli Jucker Company Limited

Thank you Berli Jucker Company Limited that support us on free-flow snacks. There were variety of products that our participants have tried and they did like it. It kept them energy and power to generate new idea for promoting ASEAN education.

The company strives for excellence in developing and producing quality goods and services from upstream to downstream and become the leader in consumer goods distribution in response to consumers’s demand for daily life Oishi Group Public Company Limited

We had a very good time at lunch as Oishi have provided us delicious and tasty gyoza. We are appreciated with their hospitality and generosity.

Oishi is aimed to be a leader and innovator of the Japanese food and beverage business for the quality of life and wellness of the new generation.

Accommodation With their hospitality and warm welcome, we had a very pleasant and comfortable stay both in Bangkok and Hua Hin. S Ratchada Hotel

Not far from C asean and tourist attractions, S Ratchada is the best location for traveling. With modern look, more spacious and relaxed setting, S Ratchada Leisure Hotel in Bangkok, offers the well-known signature all-Italian designer furnishings of S Group Hotel brand. Cosmopolitan food and fun can be found along Ratchadapisek and Sukhumvit Roads, while a more local vibe is just around the corner of Mengjai and RCA. Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa

Sheraton Hua Hin Resort & Spa is a unique destination among Hua Hin hotels where memories are made at every turn. From the natural atmosphere that helps to relax, and stay connected with what’s important to you. Whether you choose to simply bask in the sunshine, be surrounded by our tropical landscaped gardens or enjoy a refreshing dip into our unique lagoon shaped pool, our team is on hand to ensure the finest services and a complete getaway.

Last but not least, with their support the organizer were able to deliver the best program for our future leaders of Southeast Asia and bringing hundreds participants from all ASEAN countries and United States of America together. This was not smoothly organised without their support.

Once again, on behalf of the organizers, we are gratefully appreciated and thank you for their effort.

YSEALIGenEdu Team