Kimberly Pasco CASIPE
Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of St. La Salle, Bacolod City, Philippines
Ms. Casipe grew up as an advocate and a lover of life. As a biologist, her passion is environmental education with emphasis on interconnectedness, and collecting scientific information to address environmental and socio-economic problems. Currently, she works as a research assistant for the conservation and management of the critically endangered Irrawaddy dolphins. She has also facilitated various Marine and Terrestrial PA management planning trainings and workshops. In 2015, she was chosen as one of the JST Sakura Student Exchange Program in Science scholars in Tokyo Metropolitan University and was invited as a panelist in an Environmental Symposium on the Symbiosis of Forests, Humans, and Seas in Tokyo in 2016. Through YSEALI, she desires to heighten her knowledge about the environment, ecology, sustainability, and communities, as well as learn from the experiences of different people and organizations.
Bachelor of Science in Biology, University of St. La Salle, Bacolod City, Philippines
Ms. Casipe grew up as an advocate and a lover of life. As a biologist, her passion is environmental education with emphasis on interconnectedness, and collecting scientific information to address environmental and socio-economic problems. Currently, she works as a research assistant for the conservation and management of the critically endangered Irrawaddy dolphins. She has also facilitated various Marine and Terrestrial PA management planning trainings and workshops. In 2015, she was chosen as one of the JST Sakura Student Exchange Program in Science scholars in Tokyo Metropolitan University and was invited as a panelist in an Environmental Symposium on the Symbiosis of Forests, Humans, and Seas in Tokyo in 2016. Through YSEALI, she desires to heighten her knowledge about the environment, ecology, sustainability, and communities, as well as learn from the experiences of different people and organizations.
Sasha DALABAJAN
Student, Social Anthropology, University of the Philippines, Philippines
Ms. Dalabajan studies Social Anthropology at the University of the Philippines. She volunteered at different local and international organizations such as Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) and Youth for Sustainable Development Assembly (YSDA), which focused on increasing environmental awareness across different demographics in the Philippines. At seventeen years old, she published her first article on environmentalism and climate change, and since has been invited to write for non-governmental organization programs on climate resiliency and disaster risk reduction. She believes that a flawed flood production system is a large contributor to our changing environment and must be addressed appropriately.
Student, Social Anthropology, University of the Philippines, Philippines
Ms. Dalabajan studies Social Anthropology at the University of the Philippines. She volunteered at different local and international organizations such as Voluntary Service Overseas (VSO) and Youth for Sustainable Development Assembly (YSDA), which focused on increasing environmental awareness across different demographics in the Philippines. At seventeen years old, she published her first article on environmentalism and climate change, and since has been invited to write for non-governmental organization programs on climate resiliency and disaster risk reduction. She believes that a flawed flood production system is a large contributor to our changing environment and must be addressed appropriately.
Thuy Thi Minh DOAN
Bachelor of Natural Resources Management, National University of Forestry, Hanoi, Vietnam
Ms. Doan received her Bachelor degree in Natural Resource Management from National University of Forestry in 2016. Since her freshmen year in college, she participated in a wide range of volunteer work related to the environment. Being Vice President of Green For Future club, sponsored by GIZ organization, and a team leader of Hanoi ENV club nurtures her passion of becoming an environmental guardian in the future. Due to the alarming environmental issues, she hopes to gain more knowledge and experience to tackle the distressing environmental problems in Vietnam.
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Bachelor of Natural Resources Management, National University of Forestry, Hanoi, Vietnam
Ms. Doan received her Bachelor degree in Natural Resource Management from National University of Forestry in 2016. Since her freshmen year in college, she participated in a wide range of volunteer work related to the environment. Being Vice President of Green For Future club, sponsored by GIZ organization, and a team leader of Hanoi ENV club nurtures her passion of becoming an environmental guardian in the future. Due to the alarming environmental issues, she hopes to gain more knowledge and experience to tackle the distressing environmental problems in Vietnam.
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Precious Nikola Balsomo GAURANA (Pre)
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries, University of the Philippines Visayas, Philippines
Ms. Gaurana received her Bachelor degree in Fisheries from the University of the Philippines Visayas in 2016, where she now works as a research assistant for a fisheries biodiversity assessment project. If not chasing butterfly fishes underwater or hiking the ridges of Panay Island, you’d find her stuffing plastic waste into plastic bottles that she’ll later use as eco-bricks to build rainwater collection systems in her community. She wishes to keep the oceans clean by improving solid waste management practices in her locale. She believes in genuine community-centered conservation initiatives and hopes that through YSEALI, she can further her understanding in environmental leadership and cultural diversity.
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries, University of the Philippines Visayas, Philippines
Ms. Gaurana received her Bachelor degree in Fisheries from the University of the Philippines Visayas in 2016, where she now works as a research assistant for a fisheries biodiversity assessment project. If not chasing butterfly fishes underwater or hiking the ridges of Panay Island, you’d find her stuffing plastic waste into plastic bottles that she’ll later use as eco-bricks to build rainwater collection systems in her community. She wishes to keep the oceans clean by improving solid waste management practices in her locale. She believes in genuine community-centered conservation initiatives and hopes that through YSEALI, she can further her understanding in environmental leadership and cultural diversity.
Piseth KIM (PK)
Bachelor of Water Resources and Rural Infrastructure, Institute of Technology of Cambodia, Master’s Degree, Environmental Engineering at the Institut Teknologi, Bandung, Indonesia
Mr. Piseth Kim graduated with a Bachelor of Water Resources and Rural Infrastructure from the Institute of Technology of Cambodia in 2013. He continued his Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering at the Institut Teknologi Bandung in Indonesia. Mr. Piseth then went on to join the DAAD summer school on Water and Health in Urban Systems in Germany in late 2015. Mr. Piseth is passionate about Water and Environment, so he became involved by volunteering for WISE organization for WASH projects in Cambodia since late 2015. He currently co-facilitates the Sanitation in Challenging Environments (SCE) project with EWB Australia based in Phnom Penh. Mr. Piseth hopes to broaden his knowledge in environmental issues and discuss solutions being implemented in the States and ASEAN nations in order to bring it back to better lead the SCE project to another level.
Bachelor of Water Resources and Rural Infrastructure, Institute of Technology of Cambodia, Master’s Degree, Environmental Engineering at the Institut Teknologi, Bandung, Indonesia
Mr. Piseth Kim graduated with a Bachelor of Water Resources and Rural Infrastructure from the Institute of Technology of Cambodia in 2013. He continued his Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering at the Institut Teknologi Bandung in Indonesia. Mr. Piseth then went on to join the DAAD summer school on Water and Health in Urban Systems in Germany in late 2015. Mr. Piseth is passionate about Water and Environment, so he became involved by volunteering for WISE organization for WASH projects in Cambodia since late 2015. He currently co-facilitates the Sanitation in Challenging Environments (SCE) project with EWB Australia based in Phnom Penh. Mr. Piseth hopes to broaden his knowledge in environmental issues and discuss solutions being implemented in the States and ASEAN nations in order to bring it back to better lead the SCE project to another level.
Thinn Thitsar KYAW
Bachelor of Science in Forestry, University of Forestry Myanmar, Burma
Ms. Kyaw received her Bachelor of Science in Forestry from the University of Forestry Myanmar in 2014. She worked as a volunteer in ITTO REDD+ Project. After five months, she joined the UN-REDD Programme in Myanmar where her current role is to assist the development of NFMS and FREL/FRL. She hopes to know more on “How to enhance the conservation and rehabilitation practices in Myanmar through lessons learning from other countries’ experiences.” She believes that YSEALI will help her improve her knowledge and allow her to discover cultures from different countries.
Bachelor of Science in Forestry, University of Forestry Myanmar, Burma
Ms. Kyaw received her Bachelor of Science in Forestry from the University of Forestry Myanmar in 2014. She worked as a volunteer in ITTO REDD+ Project. After five months, she joined the UN-REDD Programme in Myanmar where her current role is to assist the development of NFMS and FREL/FRL. She hopes to know more on “How to enhance the conservation and rehabilitation practices in Myanmar through lessons learning from other countries’ experiences.” She believes that YSEALI will help her improve her knowledge and allow her to discover cultures from different countries.
Cheryl Cadelinea LEE
Nanyang Polytechnic, Diploma in Business Management, Singapore
Ms. Lee holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and is pursuing a graduate degree at Nanyang Polytechnic. Recently, she was awarded with the National Youth Environmental Award (HSBC NYAA) in 2016. In school, she was the president of an environmental council, Geo Council. Currently, she is actively involved with different organizations such as a coach for NYP’s Geo Council, Lepak in SG, Up2degrees, Singapore Youth for Climate change Action (SYCA), and Southeast Asian Youth Environment Network (SEAYEN) as a Singapore Youth Delegate. She believes that positive influence is contagious. She has been involved in a multitude of projects from her organizations that serve to guide youths in taking ownership and act for the environment.
Nanyang Polytechnic, Diploma in Business Management, Singapore
Ms. Lee holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management and is pursuing a graduate degree at Nanyang Polytechnic. Recently, she was awarded with the National Youth Environmental Award (HSBC NYAA) in 2016. In school, she was the president of an environmental council, Geo Council. Currently, she is actively involved with different organizations such as a coach for NYP’s Geo Council, Lepak in SG, Up2degrees, Singapore Youth for Climate change Action (SYCA), and Southeast Asian Youth Environment Network (SEAYEN) as a Singapore Youth Delegate. She believes that positive influence is contagious. She has been involved in a multitude of projects from her organizations that serve to guide youths in taking ownership and act for the environment.
Sothynavith LIM
Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Urban Planning, Cambodian Mekong University, Cambodia
Mr. Lim graduated from Cambodian Mekong University with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Urban Planning. Currently, he is an architect at ArchOmatik, and a volunteer for the 3rd Cambodia Science and Engineering Festival conducted by STEM Cambodia Organization to promote STEM education among Cambodian youth. He volunteered at various local and international non-governmental organizations such as Building Trust International, Habitat for Humanity Cambodia, and Eco-Inspire-Ers to provide sustainable houses and environmental education. He won third place in SDGs Photo Contest 2016 by the United Nations in Cambodia. Through YSEALI, he hopes to acquire knowledge on renewable energy and water conservation to apply it in the development of his communities in Cambodia.
Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Urban Planning, Cambodian Mekong University, Cambodia
Mr. Lim graduated from Cambodian Mekong University with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Urban Planning. Currently, he is an architect at ArchOmatik, and a volunteer for the 3rd Cambodia Science and Engineering Festival conducted by STEM Cambodia Organization to promote STEM education among Cambodian youth. He volunteered at various local and international non-governmental organizations such as Building Trust International, Habitat for Humanity Cambodia, and Eco-Inspire-Ers to provide sustainable houses and environmental education. He won third place in SDGs Photo Contest 2016 by the United Nations in Cambodia. Through YSEALI, he hopes to acquire knowledge on renewable energy and water conservation to apply it in the development of his communities in Cambodia.
Dhirenn NAIR (Dhirenn)
International Relations with French/ Bachelor of Arts, University of Nottingham Malaysia - Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia
Mr. Dhirenn Nair is a graduate in Politics, History, and International Relations from the University of Nottingham Malaysia. He has an immense interest in environmental and humanitarian affairs and believes engagement with local communities is the key to successful environmental protection policies. He is a member of the National Youth Leadership Council of Roots & Shoots Malaysia, a program under Jane Goodall Institute which promotes environmental protection and conservation. He is keen on gaining insightful exposure and knowledge on how environmental issues are addressed in the United States and appropriating the relevant solutions into the Malaysian context.
International Relations with French/ Bachelor of Arts, University of Nottingham Malaysia - Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia
Mr. Dhirenn Nair is a graduate in Politics, History, and International Relations from the University of Nottingham Malaysia. He has an immense interest in environmental and humanitarian affairs and believes engagement with local communities is the key to successful environmental protection policies. He is a member of the National Youth Leadership Council of Roots & Shoots Malaysia, a program under Jane Goodall Institute which promotes environmental protection and conservation. He is keen on gaining insightful exposure and knowledge on how environmental issues are addressed in the United States and appropriating the relevant solutions into the Malaysian context.
Nguyet-Anh NGUYEN (Moon)
Bachelor of Natural Resources Management, Vietnam National University of Forestry, Vietnam
Ms. Nguyen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources Management from Vietnam National University of Forestry. She loves learning about the forest, environmental issues, and how public perception affects sustainable management planning. She has participated in projects and activities as a leader and organizer conducted by non-governmental organizations in Vietnam and Green for Future club focusing on environmental education. She hopes to enhance her leadership skills and gain more knowledge about environmental issues before continuing to pursue higher education.
Bachelor of Natural Resources Management, Vietnam National University of Forestry, Vietnam
Ms. Nguyen holds a Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources Management from Vietnam National University of Forestry. She loves learning about the forest, environmental issues, and how public perception affects sustainable management planning. She has participated in projects and activities as a leader and organizer conducted by non-governmental organizations in Vietnam and Green for Future club focusing on environmental education. She hopes to enhance her leadership skills and gain more knowledge about environmental issues before continuing to pursue higher education.
Paundra NOORBASKORO
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Marine Science, Brawijaya University, Malang Indonesia
Mr. Noorbraskoro holds a Bachelor degree in Fisheries and Marine Science from Brawijaya University. His interests are marine conservation, the environment, coastal community development, ecotourism, and marine appropriate technology. He is the founder of Segara Muda Foundation that focuses on assistance programs to coastal environmental conservation activities and provides strategic plans of marine ecotourism to fishing communities. His foundation also became the basis of his university’s development of innovative technology for marine conservation and help fishermen to have a good catch. Through YSEALI, he hopes to develop his foundation and marine mechanics technology company. His profits will be allocated to run several coastal community development programs for the purpose of coastal marine conservation.
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Marine Science, Brawijaya University, Malang Indonesia
Mr. Noorbraskoro holds a Bachelor degree in Fisheries and Marine Science from Brawijaya University. His interests are marine conservation, the environment, coastal community development, ecotourism, and marine appropriate technology. He is the founder of Segara Muda Foundation that focuses on assistance programs to coastal environmental conservation activities and provides strategic plans of marine ecotourism to fishing communities. His foundation also became the basis of his university’s development of innovative technology for marine conservation and help fishermen to have a good catch. Through YSEALI, he hopes to develop his foundation and marine mechanics technology company. His profits will be allocated to run several coastal community development programs for the purpose of coastal marine conservation.
Nurliyana Binti NORDIN
Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
Ms. Nordin holds a Bachelor of Agricultural Science from Universiti Putra Malaysia. Currently, she works a part-time job in customer service, which she enjoys because it allows her to produce agriculture products and help serve good and healthy food to others. She was an exchange student in Indonesia for six months and was an agriculture volunteer in Europe with the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. Through YSEALI, she hopes to learn about agriculture management and preservation of the environment. Her dream is to become a lecturer so she can educate the people about effective agricultural management as one of the solutions for food security and environmental issues.
Bachelor of Agricultural Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Selangor, Malaysia
Ms. Nordin holds a Bachelor of Agricultural Science from Universiti Putra Malaysia. Currently, she works a part-time job in customer service, which she enjoys because it allows her to produce agriculture products and help serve good and healthy food to others. She was an exchange student in Indonesia for six months and was an agriculture volunteer in Europe with the World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms. Through YSEALI, she hopes to learn about agriculture management and preservation of the environment. Her dream is to become a lecturer so she can educate the people about effective agricultural management as one of the solutions for food security and environmental issues.
Oktavino NURDHIA
Student, Mahaputra Muhammad Yamin University, Solok, West Sumatera, Indonesia
Ms. Nurdhia is a student at Mahaputra Mumammad Yamin University in Solok, West Sumatera, Indonesia. She is the founder of Good Virus Maker Community, which focuses on environmental issue and English education. A program called Empowering Students in my Regency builds student awareness on environmental issues through activities such as eco-education, recycling, and stop-littering campaigns. She participated in the ASEAN Plus Three Youth Environment Forum (AYEF) 2016 in Singapore. Through YSEALI, she hopes to broaden her mind about environmental issues and explore more about leadership so that she can become a true change maker in her community.
Student, Mahaputra Muhammad Yamin University, Solok, West Sumatera, Indonesia
Ms. Nurdhia is a student at Mahaputra Mumammad Yamin University in Solok, West Sumatera, Indonesia. She is the founder of Good Virus Maker Community, which focuses on environmental issue and English education. A program called Empowering Students in my Regency builds student awareness on environmental issues through activities such as eco-education, recycling, and stop-littering campaigns. She participated in the ASEAN Plus Three Youth Environment Forum (AYEF) 2016 in Singapore. Through YSEALI, she hopes to broaden her mind about environmental issues and explore more about leadership so that she can become a true change maker in her community.
Dat Tan PHAM (Dat) - Bachelor’s degree in Biology Education, An Giang University, Vietnam
Mr. Pham holds a degree in Biology Education from An Giang University where he conducted research on organic pesticides. He is interested in the field of sustainable agriculture. He is deeply concerned with the overuse of pesticides. Currently, he is learning about new methods of rice cultivation in which farmers can significantly reduce or eliminate the amount of pesticides they use. Through YSEALI, he will broaden his knowledge on the environment and agriculture, which will help him pursue his dream of creating a sustainable agriculture system.
Mr. Pham holds a degree in Biology Education from An Giang University where he conducted research on organic pesticides. He is interested in the field of sustainable agriculture. He is deeply concerned with the overuse of pesticides. Currently, he is learning about new methods of rice cultivation in which farmers can significantly reduce or eliminate the amount of pesticides they use. Through YSEALI, he will broaden his knowledge on the environment and agriculture, which will help him pursue his dream of creating a sustainable agriculture system.
Rahman PUTRA (Rachman)
Environmental Health, Mulawarman University, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Mr. Putra graduated from Muhammadiyah Health Science Institute of Samarinda in 2012. He is the head of Research and HRD Department at Indonesian Association of Environmental Health of East Kalimantan and CEO of Sahabat Bumi Kaltim (Earth Friends of East Kalimantan). This community aims to educate youth and raise environmental awareness. It will also prepare the youth to become future leaders with an eco-friendly paradigm. He aims to become a national trainer and design eco-leadership trainings in Indonesia.
Environmental Health, Mulawarman University, East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Mr. Putra graduated from Muhammadiyah Health Science Institute of Samarinda in 2012. He is the head of Research and HRD Department at Indonesian Association of Environmental Health of East Kalimantan and CEO of Sahabat Bumi Kaltim (Earth Friends of East Kalimantan). This community aims to educate youth and raise environmental awareness. It will also prepare the youth to become future leaders with an eco-friendly paradigm. He aims to become a national trainer and design eco-leadership trainings in Indonesia.
Dwi RIYAN
Bachelor of Education, Tanjungpura University, Indonesia
Mr. Riyan graduated in 2014 with a Bachelor degree in Education. Since 2015, he has been with International Animal Rescue Indonesia as the education and public awareness officer. He is creating educational events related to orangutan conservation through film screening socialization in remote areas, conservation camp with local students, conservation in religion, and activities with the local government. Through YSEALI, he hopes to gain new information about the environment and America’s environmental management. The knowledge he will gain from the program will be beneficial to his current and future projects.
Bachelor of Education, Tanjungpura University, Indonesia
Mr. Riyan graduated in 2014 with a Bachelor degree in Education. Since 2015, he has been with International Animal Rescue Indonesia as the education and public awareness officer. He is creating educational events related to orangutan conservation through film screening socialization in remote areas, conservation camp with local students, conservation in religion, and activities with the local government. Through YSEALI, he hopes to gain new information about the environment and America’s environmental management. The knowledge he will gain from the program will be beneficial to his current and future projects.
Mohd Faizal Bin ROSLI (Faizal)
Bachelor of Art in Law, International Islamic University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Mr. Faizal studies law at the International Islamic University of Malaysia. He is a good debater who has successfully represented his university in debate tournaments. He is passionate about environmental issues, volunteerism, and leadership. He has conducted a Green Farm project under the national initiatives of Green School Project since elementary school. He is experienced in conducting comparative study of environmental laws and its impact towards the communities in Malaysia. Through YSEALI, he hopes to work with non-governmental organizations to create awareness through green policy for a better environment in the future.
Bachelor of Art in Law, International Islamic University of Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Mr. Faizal studies law at the International Islamic University of Malaysia. He is a good debater who has successfully represented his university in debate tournaments. He is passionate about environmental issues, volunteerism, and leadership. He has conducted a Green Farm project under the national initiatives of Green School Project since elementary school. He is experienced in conducting comparative study of environmental laws and its impact towards the communities in Malaysia. Through YSEALI, he hopes to work with non-governmental organizations to create awareness through green policy for a better environment in the future.
Visouda SIKSIDAO (KK)
Bachelor of Telecommunication Engineering, National University of Laos, Vientiane, Laos
Ms. Siksidao is a current volunteer as a YSEALI Wildlife speaker, which aims to raise awareness on wildlife and forest conservation among the young generation of Laos. She became interested in conservation when she participated in the 2015 South East Asian Youth Conference on Illegal Wildlife Trade in Manila, Philippines. It was a turning point in her life when she realized the significance of wildlife conservation. During YSEALI, she hopes to create a strong connection between international youth leaders and collaborate together to tackle environmental issues that everyone will implement in their communities. She believes that all hands are needed to make changes in the world.
Bachelor of Telecommunication Engineering, National University of Laos, Vientiane, Laos
Ms. Siksidao is a current volunteer as a YSEALI Wildlife speaker, which aims to raise awareness on wildlife and forest conservation among the young generation of Laos. She became interested in conservation when she participated in the 2015 South East Asian Youth Conference on Illegal Wildlife Trade in Manila, Philippines. It was a turning point in her life when she realized the significance of wildlife conservation. During YSEALI, she hopes to create a strong connection between international youth leaders and collaborate together to tackle environmental issues that everyone will implement in their communities. She believes that all hands are needed to make changes in the world.
Sitthichat SUKPHOLTHAM (Boris)
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
Mr. Sitthichat Sukpholtham holds a degree in mechanical engineering. During his time at the university, he was active an active member of his student environmental movement. When Mr. Sukpholtham was President of the environment conservation club of his university, he and his friends held many environmental camps in debating areas to raise environmental awareness among the youth. Due to his passion for the ocean, he plans to pursue an ocean engineering degree in graduate study. After graduation, he dreams to develop technology for oceanographic research in Thailand in order to establish sustainable management of marine resource. Joining YSAELI, he aims to gain new perspectives from different angles on how people can change environmental impacts on a structural level. In his spare time, he loves to play guitar, go camping, scuba diving, and appreciate nature.
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand
Mr. Sitthichat Sukpholtham holds a degree in mechanical engineering. During his time at the university, he was active an active member of his student environmental movement. When Mr. Sukpholtham was President of the environment conservation club of his university, he and his friends held many environmental camps in debating areas to raise environmental awareness among the youth. Due to his passion for the ocean, he plans to pursue an ocean engineering degree in graduate study. After graduation, he dreams to develop technology for oceanographic research in Thailand in order to establish sustainable management of marine resource. Joining YSAELI, he aims to gain new perspectives from different angles on how people can change environmental impacts on a structural level. In his spare time, he loves to play guitar, go camping, scuba diving, and appreciate nature.
Khine Mon THANT (Grace)
Master of Environmental Management and Technology, Mahidol University, Burma
Ms. Thant holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Chemistry with honors and a post-graduate diploma in Social Work. She is currently working on her Master’s degree on Environmental Management and Technology at Mahidol University through the Mahidol-Norway Capacity Building Initiative Award (2015). She is learning the ins and outs of water and waste management, and researching assessment on water and sediment quality in Yangon. What she hopes to learn from the program is to learn innovative and colorful ideas, and be able to bring the best to our nature and beings.
Master of Environmental Management and Technology, Mahidol University, Burma
Ms. Thant holds a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Chemistry with honors and a post-graduate diploma in Social Work. She is currently working on her Master’s degree on Environmental Management and Technology at Mahidol University through the Mahidol-Norway Capacity Building Initiative Award (2015). She is learning the ins and outs of water and waste management, and researching assessment on water and sediment quality in Yangon. What she hopes to learn from the program is to learn innovative and colorful ideas, and be able to bring the best to our nature and beings.
Toungporn UTTAROTAI (Eye)
PhD student in Applied Microbiology, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Ms. Uttarotai holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Applied Microbiology at Chiang Mai University. Her main interests are creating an efficient way to prevent global warming and finding ways to manage the environment to improve the quality of people’s lives in Thailand. By participating in YSEALI, she hopes to connect with people around the world to share an opinion and raise a better future of our world's resources. She also aims to gain knowledge from the program and return to her country with a project that can solve the environmental problem.
PhD student in Applied Microbiology, Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Ms. Uttarotai holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Applied Microbiology at Chiang Mai University. Her main interests are creating an efficient way to prevent global warming and finding ways to manage the environment to improve the quality of people’s lives in Thailand. By participating in YSEALI, she hopes to connect with people around the world to share an opinion and raise a better future of our world's resources. She also aims to gain knowledge from the program and return to her country with a project that can solve the environmental problem.