We came home with more than a degree.

Batkhuu Dashnyam works at a Spanish IT provider Amadeus in Mongolia as a Head of Business Development. He had been in the travel and airline industry for 7 years. He has gained experience in managing teams, providing IT technical expertise and leadership. Batkhuu has a master’s in public administration degree from the National Academy of Governance in Mongolia. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Washington University in Social Sciences and an Associate of Arts degree from South Puget Sound Community College. As a student, he successfully ran for the student senate office. He is interested in psychology, sociology, basketball, film, changing the world, and MASA activities.

Uyanga Erdenebileg is a former financier turned social entrepreneur, bringing 12 years of experience in finance, taxation and strategy. She has worked with organizations such as Deloitte, the World Bank, Rio Tinto, and Oyu Tolgoi, successfully accumulating global experiences and now bringing her expertise home to create social impact.

Passionate about youth education and mental well-being, Uyanga founded the Erdenebileg Scholarship for international students in the U.S. She is a certified Meditation and Mindfulness Coach, currently building a social venture focused on mindfulness-based, purpose-driven coaching for young professionals. Uyanga holds a BA in Accounting from the University of Washington — Seattle, an MBA from the University of Finance and Economics, a Master of Laws (LLM) from King’s College London as a Chevening Scholar, and is the 2023 alumna of the U.S. State Department Hubert Humphrey Fellowship at Boston University. Uyanga is thrilled to join the MASA Board to drive meaningful change in Mongolia and contribute to the US-Mongolia bilateral relations.

Urin Nyamsuren is a Global Undergraduate Exchange Program alumna of 2021, who attended the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire majoring in Finance. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree in finance from the University of Finance and Economics in Ulaanbaatar, and has worked as a financial analyst in fields such as fintech and investment ever since. Having worked in the creative field as an independent music artist, music producer, and content creator, Ms.Urin currently works as a Training and Public Relations Specialist at the Mongolian Stock Exchange and is a freelance philosophy and literature book translator.

Ms Bolormaa is an alumna of the Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD). She studied at St. Catherine University in Minnesota as a Global UGRAD participant and received her BBA Degree from the University of Finance and Economics in 2022. Currently working as an Audit Associate at KPMG Mongolia. Ms. Bolormaa also volunteers at Sustainable Education NGO.

Biligt Tsogsaikhan lived most of his life in the United States, about nine years in Oahu, Hawaii, and six years in Nashville, Tennessee. He graduated from Lipscomb University in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Sustainability Science, with an emphasis in Biology. Then worked at the non-profit organization, Turnip Green Creative Reuse, working in education and sustainability practices. Moved back to Mongolia in 2020 and was an Education Advisor at EducationUSA Mongolia and a Junior Officer at the Mongolian Association of State Alumni from 2021-2022. Currently, he is the Academic Counselor at the American School of Ulaanbaatar. As a MASA Board Member Mr. Biligt hopes to continue helping the Mongolian Youth for equal education opportunities as he has before and expand MASA to reach even more youth.

Mendsaikhan Amarjargal is an IT and cybersecurity professional and a Fulbright Scholar. He serves as Chief Information Security Officer at MCS Holding LLC.

Committed to community resilience, he is a board member of the Mongolian Computer Emergency Response Center, contributing to national cybersecurity initiatives. He earned an M.S. in Information Security Policy & Management from Carnegie Mellon University and a B.S. in Computer Systems Security from the Mongolian University of Science and Technology.

Erdenenyam Purevdorj is the first graduate from Mongolia of Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism. Her academic background combines journalism, business and linguistics, and she has worked across media, public sector communications and financial institutions — experience that shapes a thoughtful approach to collaboration.

She is particularly interested in initiatives that support education and community development, and is honored to serve on the MASA board and contribute to its mission and ongoing work.

Anujin Tsend-Ayush is an alumna of the Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) on Women's Global Leadership, which she attended at Georgetown University and the University of Kansas in 2019. She earned her bachelor's degree in International Relations from the National University of Mongolia in 2021, and has held internships at UNESCO, the United Nations and Rio Tinto in digital media and communications.

She serves as an Adviser at EducationUSA Mongolia and American Councils for International Education. In 2024 she received the East Asia Pacific Region's Rising Star Award from EducationUSA, U.S. Department of State.

Dorjnamjin Nyamsuren is the Country Representative of American Council, Mongolia. He is a former Advisor at EducationUSA Mongolia during MASA’s implementation. He studied International Economics and Relations at the National University of Mongolia, and Utica College in New York as a UGRAD participant respectively. Previously, he has worked for Mongolian Ways Co., Ltd, Veritas Global Co., Ltd and Oyu Tolgoi Underground Project, and served as co-founder of Mongolian Top Trips Co.,Ltd. He has 9 years’ experience in tourism and 13 years’ experience in community services such as a member of the UN youth advisory panel, head of National Children Council “Child Vision” with World Vision Mongolia, founder of World Leadership international youth network. He has worked on the implementation of every programs of MASA as a program officer between 2020 and 2022. Mr. Dorjnamjin is also an author of a book, “Mongolian Development Model-TORUS” and has several publications on economic magazines including Indian Study, Development Guide Book etc.

Khaliunaa Baasankhuu received her Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Political Science, and Philosophy from the University of Akron in 2022. She was the recipient of the Akron International Scholars Award, a full-ride scholarship given to one international student. Upon graduating as one of the top 10 graduates at her university, Ms.Baasankhuu has worked with the U.S. National Science Foundation on commercialization possibilities of synthetic heart valves in the U.S. market. Now, she has returned to her hometown to contribute in her area of expertise. Besides studies and work, she is passionate about volunteerism and has been working as the Co-Founder and Vice President of the volunteer association called SLO since 2016.

Shurentsetseg Altantsetseg is a passionate educational practitioner with experience in academia and the mining industry in Mongolia, as well as instructional design in the context of equal employment opportunities in the USA. As a trainer at Oyu Tolgoi LLC, she effectively utilizes her expertise to create learning solutions that address performance issues. She received a Fulbright Student Program grant in 2020 and earned her M.S. in Education from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. As an advocate for educational initiatives that support adolescent and adult learning opportunities, she is excited to contribute to impactful projects.

Naranjargal Adiyabaatar is a Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD, a scholarship of U.S. government) alumna of 2022, who attended the Fayetteville State University, North Caroline majoring in Dentistry. In her current role as an officer at the Department of International Relations at the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, she plays a role in fostering international cooperation and academic exchange. Additionally, she serves as the CEO of MedPlus NGO, an organization dedicated to advancing health and developmental initiatives, especially for medical professionals. With her background in dentistry, Naranjargal has initiated and implemented projects focused on children’s oral health, aiming to promote better health practices among youth and raise awareness about the importance of oral hygiene.

Ariunsuvd Ninjbadrakh holds degrees in Integrative Biology and Philosophy from UC Berkeley, where she also spent an enriching semester at King’s College London. After graduating, she returned to Mongolia and joined Oyu Tolgoi LLC, where she has contributed to a variety of impactful projects. Passionate about driving meaningful change, she aspires to lead initiatives focused on education and mental health advocacy.

Tugsbuyan Munkhbayar is a sociologist with over four years of experience working in the civil society field. She is an alumna of the Community Engagement Exchange Program funded by the U.S. Department of State. Tugsbuyan has led various youth-focused projects, particularly in education and employment, during her tenure as a Program Coordinator at Zorig Foundation, one of Mongolia’s leading NGOs. Currently, she works as a Project and Partnership Officer at the Mongolian Nature’s Legacy Foundation, contributing to Mongolia’s environmental conservation efforts.

Egiimaa Tsolmonbaatar (Iggy) is an experienced professional specializing in policy development and analysis, with a Master of Public Administration from Cornell University, focusing on Economic and Financial Policy. Currently, she serves as the Research and Stakeholder Engagement Lead at the Mongolian Center for Investigative Reporters, overseeing multiple research projects in collaboration with the U.S. State Department and various international organizations. Additionally, Iggy provides policy consultancy to the American Chamber of Commerce in Mongolia. She has a strong background in international development, having worked with the UNICEF Caribbean Region, the UN Migration Agency, and the UN Resident Coordination Office in Mongolia. Iggy has also contributed to multilateral and bilateral trade agreements of Mongolia during her time at the Ministry of Economic Development and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.