Meet the candidates for the UOG Alumni Association board!

 Please take this opportunity to meet your candidates for the UOG Alumni Association Board of Directors: 

  
Candidates for Vice President/President-Elect: 

• Ione Skye Llagas 
  2014 BBA and 2019 PMBA
  
  Current employment:
  Program and Project Manager, DOCOMO Pacific
  Adjunct Instructor, University of Guam   
  
  “UOG has provided me with more than just an educational journey — from personal development in the work-study program and as an awardee of a business scholarship to professional development holding leadership roles in various student organizations. I’d very much like to give back to our institution and Triton community in a meaningful way. I would like to be elected Vice President/President-Elect of the UOG Alumni Association to celebrate existing connections and traditions with fellow Tritons while building new ones in our island community.”  
   
• Natasha Lujan Suba  
  2019 B.S. in Political Science: Government for Education
  
  Current student: Master of Public Administration, UOG 
  Current employment: Office of the Governor, Commission on Decolonization  
  
  “As a student who recognizes the challenges in pursuing post-graduate opportunities, this position will give me the opportunity to help others understand that the struggles and prioritization of a secondary education are not unique, but nevertheless fulfilling and worth it.” 

Candidate for Secretary: 

• Ryan Toves
  2009 BBA with a Double Concentration in Finance and Marketing
  2020 PMBA
  
  Current employment: Overseas Territory Sales Manager, American Greetings 
  
  “I would like to provide meaningful ways to engage alumni and build stronger ties to UOG and the community at large. As a proud two-time graduate of UOG, I would like to share my passion for lifelong learning with all. My leadership experience in business, the community and alumni event planning will contribute greatly to the executive board.”   

Candidates for Treasurer: 

• Christopher A. Cruz
  2006 B.A. in Political Science
  2021 PMBA
  
  Current employment: President and CEO, Pacific Islands Development Bank
  
  “I believe I am a solid, well-rounded team player who brings years of experience in financial services to the UOG Alumni Association. I am committed to serve and have been heavily involved with various community organizations like Rotary and with my church in Chalan Pago. As a Triton, I believe that service on this board simply allows me to continue giving back to my alma matter.” 
   
• Angelin Castro
  2017 BBA in Accounting - Human Resource Management Concentration
  
  Current employment: Benefits Specialist, Citadel Pacific LLC
  
  “I would love a chance to serve as treasurer of the UOG Alumni Association because it is the perfect opportunity for me to contribute to a community that has helped shape me to the person I am today. UOG has greatly improved my professional skillsets and has taught me what the value of an education can bring. With my past experience in treasury positions, I feel I am well-equipped to serve in this role, and I look forward to helping UOG in any way I can.” 

   
Voter Registration  
All alumni wishing to participate must register to vote by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8, at https://forms.office.com/r/nMGx9M2S5Y.
  
Election Day 
The election will take place online from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, June 11. A link to vote will be sent to all registered voters on that date. 
  
The new officers will join incoming President Daphne Leon Guerrero and Immediate Past-President Chelsey Ting San Nicolas in completing the UOG Alumni Association Board of Directors. 
  
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If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: 

Norman Analista
Director 
Development, Alumni Affairs & Foundation Relations
University of Guam
Tel: (671) 797-3333
Email: analistan@triton.uog.edu