I'm in my last full week of work before leaving on my journey to Indonesia on October 11. I have made checklist after checklist making sure I have not forgotten anything (although I keep forgetting where my checklist is). I have done lots of research and have messaged Pithan in Prabumulih several times with questions. … Continue reading Indonesia – Coming soon

After two wonderful weeks in Cambodia I am back home in Oak Ridge, TN. I am incredibly lucky to have had this opportunity to represent my City to my new friends and colleagues in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap. Learning about the Cambodian history, culture, current and future goals is inspirational. So many bright and … Continue reading All Good Things Must Come To An End

Pictures of the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiatives (YSEALI) Fall 2019 Professional Fellows - Philippine Representatives from different cohort with the representatives from the US Embassy (The 3rd person from the left is Patrick). This photo was taken during the Pre-departure orientation and YSEALI Alumni Networking Night held last 5 September 2019. June 28, 2019 … Continue reading 1st Blog: My YSEALI journey starts now!

After a long delay due to a typhoon off the coast of Japan I made it to Phnom Penh on Sunday night. It's hard to believe it is already Friday the week has gone by so fast. I have meet with a variety of people from Professionals in the government and university as well as … Continue reading Cambodia

Start my long trip to visit beautiful Cambodia. Already have one delay, but that will not damped my exhilarated mood!!