Assumption University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD in Business Administration
August 2020 - July 2024
Grade: 3.84
I have completed my dissertation, which thoroughly examines the relationship between leadership and employee engagement in Myanmar. My research explores this dynamic within the context of the country's rapidly evolving organizational landscape. Through rigorous academic analysis, I aim to highlight the significant impact of effective leadership on employee engagement, contributing valuable insights to the scholarly discourse in this field.
Dissertation Title: The Influence of Authentic Leadership on Employee Engagment in the Service Sector in Myanmar
Assumption University
Master of Business Administration
Finance Major Concentrate
2005 - 2008
Grade: 3.45
Graduated in Master of Business Administration with Finance Major Concentrate from Assumption University Thailand in 2008. Received Scholarship for 2006 & 2007 from United Board of Christian Higher Education in Asia.
Individual Research: Can Investors Improve Financial Performance with an Internationally Diversified Portfolio?
Myanmar Institute of Theology
Master of Arts in Peace Studies
Women Leadership and Peace Studies
2016 - 2018
Grade: 3.83
Individual Research: The Role of Christian Women in Peace Building Process in Myanmar.
Myanmar Institute of Theology
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies (BARS)
Business Major
2000 - 2004
Dagon University
Bachelor of Arts in Economics (BA.Eco)
Economics
2001-2004
Harvard University
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Certificate in Higher Education Leadership
July 2018
At the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Higher Education Leadership portfolio offers a progression of career development experiences for higher education administrators. The program designed to meet the management and leadership challenges unique to specific roles and levels of responsibility, these programs serve directors, department heads, deans, vice presidents, provosts, and presidents. I attended this program as a part of UB fellow program during July 2018.
St. Francis Xavier University
Coady International Institute
Community Development Leadership By Women
May 2012
This program inspires women to enhance their leadership capacities for citizen-led community-driven development and create spaces for social change in solidarity with others, focusing on tools that prioritise equity and inclusion. I had a chance to join this program back in 2012.
PhD Program Scholarship Award
Issued by United Board of Christian Higher Education in Asia · Jan 2020
Master Program Scholarship Award
Issued by United Board of Christian Higher Education in Asia · Jan 2006
Freeman Fellow
Issued by Freeman Foundation associated with UB fellow program · Jul 2018
Director of Peace Studies Center
Nov 2022 - Present
Myanmar Institute of Theology
Yangon, Myanmar · Hybrid
Acting as a Director to be in charge of promoting and overseeing the center's projects, programs, and activities; and be responsible for raising funds for the center and interacting with both local and international organizations. The center's first female director and its first director from the faculty of the literal arts program.
Skills: Peace Education · Peace Studies · Project Management
Head of Business & Management Department
Mar 2023 - Present
Myanmar Institute of Theology
Yangon, Myanmar · Hybrid
Acting as the head of the management department to be responsible for the curriculum and syllabi of the department in consultation with the academic dean and as approved by the faculty council, and to oversee the teaching function of faculty and arrange class teachers.
Skills: Higher Education Administration · Teaching Business and Management
Associate Professor
March 2025 - Present
Myanmar Institute of Theology
Yangon, Myanmar · Hybrid
After completing my PhD, I was promoted to Associate Professor. As a faculty member in the Management Department, I currently teach Business Leadership, Business Research, and Business Ethics to third-year and final-year students. I also teach Financial Management and Peace Research Methodologies to master's students.
Skills: Higher Education Teaching · Teaching Business and Management . Sharing knowledge on Peace Studies
Lecturer
October 2012 - February 2025
Myanmar Institute of Theology
Yangon, Myanmar · Hybrid
As a Lecturer in the Business Department, I taught Business Leadership and Operations Management to final-year students. I also served as the team leader for the department's business research studies. Additionally, I led the peace education course required for second-year students.
Skills: Higher Education Teaching · Teaching Business and Management
Assistant Lecturer
October 2007 - September 2012
Myanmar Institute of Theology
Yangon, Myanmar · In Person
I joined MIT as an Assistant Lecturer in the Business Department in October 2007. After five years in that role, I was promoted to Lecturer in 2012. In the early years of my teaching career, I taught a variety of economics and management courses.
Skills: Higher Education Teaching · Teaching Business and Management
Dean of Liberal Arts
Nov 2015 - Dec 2020
Yangon, Myanmar
Acting as presider of the Academic Board of Liberal Arts Program and to participate as ex-officio in all other committees of the liberal arts and the whole institute. The first female dean of liberal arts program.
Skills: Higher Education Leadership · Higher Education Policy · Higher Education · Higher Education Administration
Head of Community Development Department
Feb 2010 - Sept 2015
Yangon, Myanmar
Acting as the head of the community development department to be responsible for the newly launched project and curriculum of the department in consultation with the institute's admin team. Successfully implemented the project called "Community Development Training and Facilitation Initiative (CDTFI)" and transformed it into one of the departments of the institute called "Community Development Department".
Skills: Higher Education Leadership · Higher Education Policy · Higher Education · Higher Education Administration
Jun 2025 - Jul 2025
Institute for Advanced Study in Asian Cultures and Theologies (IASACT) is a four-week residential program that provides space and time for scholars to deepen their understanding of theologies and traditions.
Participants undertake research and writing in the broad area of Asian cultures and theologies and complete a working paper while in residence.
IASACT is organized by the Divinity School of Chung Chi College, the Chinese University of Hong Kong and funded by the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia.
Jul 2018 - Jun 2019
The United Board Fellows Program is designed to answer the needs of leadership development for mid-career faculty and administrators from Asian colleges and universities. Through this program, the United Board develops dynamic leaders who will advance whole person education within their home institutions.
This one-year experience features an intensive three-week summer institute at a leading higher education institution; a semester-long placement in an Asian college or university; online networking and mentoring; and a summative reflective seminar in an Asian city.
Fellows have opportunities to learn about: styles of leadership, organizational structure, and educational management; alternative pedagogical styles to enrich their own teaching; and developments in their academic fields by auditing classes, meeting with their mentors and colleagues, and teaching occasional classes.
International Christian University
Tokyo, Japan
Apr-May 2019
During my tenure as a UB fellow at the International Christian University (ICU) in Tokyo, I actively engaged in a multitude of enriching activities and societies. These included attending pivotal meetings, conducting interviews with esteemed executives and faculty members, participating in diverse activities and programs, and diligently composing comprehensive reports.
Moreover, I undertook an extensive research project centered around leadership within higher education institutions, contributing valuable insights during my involvement in several university administrative meetings. The UB fellow program provided an exceptional platform for me to cultivate both professional and academic growth, further solidifying my commitment to excellence in the realm of higher education.
Miriam College
Manila, Philippine
Aug 2009 - Jan 2010
During the period spanning from August 2009 to the culmination of January 2010, I had the privilege of undertaking an internship role as the Assistant Service Learning Coordinator within the esteemed confines of the Institutional Network of Social Action Office, located at Miriam College in the Philippines. This invaluable opportunity was graciously arranged through Internship Asia.
Throughout the duration of this immersive experience, I was provided a profound insight into the essence of service learning and the fundamental principles underpinning educational service learning initiatives. Collaborating closely with the erudite Service Learning Coordinator, I earnestly assimilated the multifaceted roles and responsibilities incumbent upon a service learning coordinator. This association enabled me to actively partake in various capacities, successfully executing diverse functions during the course of my internship tenure.