Tunjitra May Pahurat

Phoenix, Arizona

Age: 30 Thai Sponsor: JT Market

IG: @Pmainy

List three personality traits: Optimistic, Friendly, and Compassionate

Life motto:

When you can’t find the sunshine, be the sunshine.

Last book you read:

One Up on Wall Street by John Rothchild and Peter Lynch

What is your current school or occupation: Restaurant Manager

What hobby or passion that defines you as a person and can be traced back to your childhood?

I was a runner for 12 years until I finished high school. I didn't focus on my schoolwork because I didn't feel confident in that area, choosing to focus on running stead. When I achieved my goal of being the first runner of Bangkok, it gave me confidence to reach my academic goals and I made it to the top university in Thailand.

What is your favourite aspect of your culture?

My favourite Thai culture aspect is ending every meal with fruits. We always have fruits on the table after every meal, and I always feel so healthy after.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I will be a mommy because I love kids so much.

Yilin Wang

San Francisco, California

Age: 28 Chinese

Sponsor: KK Chiu

IG: @graceyilin

List three personality traits: Compassionate, Inquisitive, and Adventurous

Life motto:

The best way to predict the future is to create it.

Last book you read:

Upheaval: Turning Points for Nations in Crisis by Jared Diamond

What is your current school or occupation: Investment Associate at Manulife Investment Management

What hobby or passion that defines you as a person and can be traced back to your childhood?

I love music because it brings joy and positive energies to people. I started playing violin when I was 7. I used to play for my church and the SF Youth Orchestra. I’ve made a lot of friends who shared similar interests. I always mentor and encourage young girls to learn music which can bring joy to themselves and others.

What is your favourite aspect of your culture?

China is a nation of etiquette. I was taught etiquette in every aspect of my life from a very young age, which has allowed me to be confident and aware of the feelings of others, and show respect for different cultures.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I want to be a decision maker for a larger scale of commercial real estate equity investments. Besides developing my career, I also want to dedicate my spare time to community services. I hope to assist universities and non-profit organisations to research for better solutions to toggle the social issues such as affordable housing and sustainability in the built environment.