UH Mānoa Graduate Pursues Diplomatic Career with U.S. Department of State

The Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is proud to share that Monica Orillo, a graduate student specializing in Southeast Asian studies, has been featured in UH News. The article, titled “From Classroom to Nation’s Capital: UH Grad, Diplomat’s Journey”, highlights Orillo’s academic journey at UH Mānoa and her future career as a public diplomacy officer with the U.S. Department of State.

Orillo, a recipient of the prestigious Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship, will soon graduate with a master’s degree in Asian studies and a certificate in Philippine studies. Her story showcases the invaluable opportunities available at UH Mānoa for students pursuing careers in international relations and diplomacy.

To read the full article, please visit: From classroom to nation’s capital: From classroom to nation’s capital: UH grad, diplomat’s journey

We are proud of Orillo’s accomplishments and wish her continued success as she embarks on her career in foreign service.

Thank you for your continued support of CSEAS.