Young Mongolian American Professionals, NGO

Young Mongolian American Professionals (YMAP)

Young Mongolian American Professionals (YMAP) is an NGO which is organized exclusively for recreational, social, educational, and charitable purposes. The purpose of this corporation is:

To create a network of Young Mongolian American Professionals in the United States of America.
To provide education about Mongolian American heritage through social and recreational activities
To contribute to the Mongolian American community through social and charitable events and volunteer activities
To provide Mongolian young professionals unique and valuable opportunities to enhance personal and professional development while impacting our community
To open doors for the young professionals through exchange programs (student exchange, family exchange and sister cities activities...)
and more...

Mongolia

Baljaa

On the Run...

On the Run...
& visiting with high officials...




Internship at the Embassy of Mongolia in Washington D.C, 2008


With Ambassador of Mongolia, His Excellency Mr. Bekhbat Khasbazar



Business Exchange Program-Middfest International, Middletown Ohio -

October, 2008



During the 28th annual Middfest’s (International/cultural conference) Business Exchange Program that featured Mongolia, which was held in Middletown, Ohio. Coordinated field trips and tours for the business people in local firms, and organization. (Direct result of the work (interview) was published in the local Middletown journal.)



During the 2008 Embassy Row Series Program in Washington D.C, 2008

With Ambassador of Jamaica, H.E. Mr. Anthony Johnson

During the 150th Anniversary of "Dredd Scott Case" Gala Banquet,

with Senator of Missouri


with Mr.John Loudon (Senator of Missouri) & Mr.Harold Hendrick (Radio Host) in St.Louis, Missouri, April 2008

During the Sister Cities Project, 2007


Alexander Soetjipto, Board Chairman and Principal of St. Louis-Bogor Sister Cities Organization (left), Charlie A.Dooley-St.Louis County Executive (middle), Baljinnyam Chinzorigt

http://saintlouisbogor.blogspot.com/2005/02/board-of-directors.html

In the Government Palace of Mongolia,
Winter, 2008


With Mr. Sanjmyatav (Parliament Member of Mongolia) in the Government building, Mongolia in January, 2008

Graduate Assistant- Lindenwood University, Academic Services & International Office in St. Charles, Missouri, 2006-2008



As a GA, I assisted with process improvement projects and organizational design projects. Coordinated and invited guest speakers for the school and the Intercultural Club in LU. Co-organized International Festival each semester with the related faculties. Assisted students in registering for classes. Received and directed visitors to the office, answered phone calls, updated and maintained paper/electronic databases and academic rosters.

My Mongolia

Mongolia

A land of racing horses

A land of singing birds

A land of sweeping plains

A land of shining sun

This, this is my native land

The lovely country, my Mongolia

The rivers have sweet water

The sky is forever blue

The land with a beautiful terrain

The weather is so inviting

The people are always hospitable

This, this is my native land

The lovely country, my Mongolia

Mongolia full of treasure and pleasure

Mongolia proud of its warriors

Mongolia always green and beautiful

Mongolia a land full of wild animals

Oh Mongolia, nothing compares to my beautiful land

My Future Goal

My Future Goal

Peace and global issues have always appealed to me so I was willing to study International Relations/Business and Political Science as my major, and having a goal to become a successful female diplomat who can represent my country Mongolia.

I got my MBA degree in International Business from Lindenwood University, St.Charles, Missouri, USA in June, 2008, and my B.A degree in International Relations & Political Science in May, 2007. I earned 4.0 GPA (Summa Cum Laude) with the University of Honors.

Graduation Ceremony, BA 2007 with my dear family and freinds

During my school years in Lindenwood, I was working as a Graduate Assistant in International Office & Registrar's Office, and as a member of several top clubs and activities such as International Business Operations Club, Intercultural Club, French Club, and Linden Ladies and Gentleman Club.
Moreover, I had a chance to be involved in many community works and activities in the U.S. and became a member of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, National Scholars Honor Society, Foreign Policy Association in New York, and International Relations Council in Kansas City, Missouri. I always enjoy participating in many community works, because they give me wonderful memories, experiences, and as a result, I received several awards and honors.

Honor's Convocation, 2007 with my dear friends

For example, during one of my Spring Breaks in Lindenwood, I had a chance to go to New Orleans, USA to volunteer and help out with the Katrina Relief team. I really enjoyed this precious experience of helping people and the community, even though I got bruises all over my face from the insulin fiber glasses of molded houses.

I enjoy doing leadership work that can challenge my knowledge, because it motivates me to discover and learn more in this competitive world. I like to compete because it gives me the chance to know who I am and compare my knowledge and ability with my competitors. I enjoy working with people with diverse backgrounds.

I believe team means power. Thus, our generation need to be very educated and prepared for the future challenges and need to work as a team and fellowship. As a team we can share our knowledge and experiences. As a team we can learn and discover more from each other; solve problems easier by looking solutions from different perspectives and can reach success quicker by working together.

Consequently, I opened a Diplomat Club with some of my school mates while I was studying in the School of Foreign Services in National University of Mongolia. It was a great experience for me to learn how to work with other people, solve problems, and make decisions together. Since it was an extra curricular activity it also taught me how to manage my time efficiently and communicate with other people. Although we had a strong desire to open the ideal club that we always wanted, we faced some major challenges on how to regulate, manage and maintain it in order to build our club stable and successful.

However, as a team of motivation and our deep interest in foreign affairs helped us to accomplish our goal, and I am happy to say that Diplomat Club now become one of the top clubs in the National University of Mongolia. As a result, it brought a nice atmosphere that links school, professors and students. Moreover, it helps for students to express their feelings, to build friendship further and to practice debate on global issues such as peace and security issues.

I enjoy sharing my experiences, thoughts and feelings with different people from other countries. That's why I'm here in the United States studying, working and pursuing my education.

I think, here in the USA, our generation has more opportunities to be involved in various activities and organizations that can support students and fellows who have a goal in front of them.

I have a strong desire to show what I can accomplish as a woman either I can be a diplomat or a successful business person. I work hard to realize my goal where I can plant the seeds of my future tree and I hope that one day this tree will give a lot to the people and the country, whoever needs it.

Peace for the world. :)

RESUME

BALJINNYAM CHINZORIGT

Aspiration

International Institutions, Development Assistance Organizations and NGOs

Education

MBA- International Business June, 2008

Lindenwood University, St. Charles, Missouri, USA

B.A., International Relations & Political Science May 2007
Lindenwood University, St. Charles, Missouri, USA
GPA, 4.0 (Summa Cum Laude) with University Honors; National Dean’s List

National University of Mongolia, School of Foreign Services,
Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 2003 -2006
Completed 85.5 hours in International Relations

Language Skills

· Mongolian /native/
· English /fluent/
· French /working level/
· Russian /knowledgeable/

Honors and Awards

· Honors Scholar & University Honors-Lindenwood University, 2007
· The National Dean’s List, 2007
· Rufus Easton Debating Society Award-LU, 2007
· Ryan Guffey International Student Award-LU, 2007
· Collegiate All-American Scholar Award, 2007
· Who’s Who Among Students Award, 2007
· Lindenwood University Dean’s Honor Roll, Spring, Fall (GPA 4.0) 2006
· Labor Gold Medal-Mongolian Youth Association, Mongolia 2006
· Linden Leader Award-Lindenwood University, 2006, 2007, 2008
· Runner-up in public speaking competition - English Speaking Union of Mongolia, 2004
· Gold Medal Recipient for English Olympiad - Mongolian Children's Palace, 1999 to 2001
· Scholarship Recipient - Soros Foundation, 2001
· Top Student Award - Mongolian Children's Palace, 1999

Activities

· Translator- doing subtitles of a documentary for the International Republican Institute (IRI), Washington D.C, 2008
· Interpreter, assistant coordinator for the Business Program of Middfest International Festival in Middletown, Ohio-September, 2008

Internship at the Embassy of Mongolia in Washington D.C-July, 2008
· Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, Alpha Sigma Delta Chapter, 2006-Present
· Alpha Chi National Honor Scholarship Society, Missouri Pi Chapter-2007
· Pi Sigma Alpha-National Political Science Honor Society--Chi Xi Chapter-2007
· National Scholars Honor Society, USA, 2007
· Volunteer-LU Hurricane Katrina Relief Program – New Orleans, LA - 2006
· Volunteer-Boy Scouts, American Red Cross, Hugs for Kids, Salvation Army, 2006
· Member- Foreign Policy Association, New York, USA, 2007
· Member-International Relations Council, Kansas City, Missouri, 2007
· Member- International Business Operations Club, Lindenwood University, 2006
· Director of Distinguished Speaker Event-Intercultural Club, Lindenwood University, 2006
· Member - Lindenwood University French Club, 2006
· Member – Linden Ladies and Gentleman Club, 2006
· Founding Member - Diplomat Club, School of Foreign Services, National University of Mongolia, 2004 to 2006