Meet Our Team

Kristel Dianne Tabangay-Barnhill

Kristel DianneTabangay-Barnhill

Co-Founder

Nate Hasegawa

Nate Hasegawa

Co-Founder

Jason Barnhill

Jason Barnhill

Strategic Advisor

Grace Bugarin

Grace Bugarin

Business Systems & Automation Analyst

Patricia Angela Apolinar

Patricia AngelaApolinar

Education Research and Academic Consultant

Emmarie Cyprianne Belaro

Emmarie CyprianneBelaro

Social Media & Brand Strategy Lead

Gabriel Dominic Oxibillo

Gabriel DominicOxibillo

Full-Stack Software Engineer & Technical Operations

Kristel Dianne Tabangay-Barnhill

Co-Founder

Kristel Dianne Tabangay Barnhill is a Philippines- and Saipan-based tourism and marketing professional with over a decade of experience as the owner of EGT Travel and Tours, serving the Philippine outbound travel market. She leads World Concierge Group, a Saipan, USA-based company, where her team focuses on partnership activation and on-the-ground market execution for government and corporate programs.

She is also the co-founder of Wandering Minds, a mobile science program that delivers educational roadshows to schools and corporate events across the Philippines. Her work connects tourism, education, and cross-border initiatives, with a focus on developing practical and accessible programs between Saipan, other U.S. destinations, and the Philippine market.

Nate Hasegawa

Co-Founder

Nate Hasegawa is a global technology strategist focused on building scalable, performance-driven talent ecosystems that integrate government policy, university systems, and private-sector innovation. He specializes in structuring institutional partnerships, operational governance frameworks, and quality-controlled workforce pipelines in AI and advanced technology sectors.

Nate works directly with senior government officials, university executives, and corporate leadership to align talent development with national innovation strategies and market demand. His approach emphasizes predictability, accountability, and measurable economic outcomes. He is recognized for translating strategic vision into executable systems that produce long-term institutional impact.

Jason Barnhill

Strategic Advisor

Jason Barnhill is a systems architect and business strategist with experience building and operating organizations across diverse markets. His work focuses on governance, negotiation, and execution—particularly where standardized systems meet real-world complexity. He specializes in aligning incentives, partnerships, and operational structures for sustainable growth.

Jason designs systems with an emphasis on accountability, clarity, and durability under pressure.

Grace Bugarin

Business Systems & Automation Analyst

Grace is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering with a strong background in process excellence. She specializes in process documentation, standardization, and system implementation, helping organizations build clear and efficient workflows designed to support growth. With hands-on experience in process improvement, she identifies operational gaps and develops practical solutions that enhance productivity and streamline operations.

Patricia Angela Apolinar

Education Research and Academic Consultant

Patricia is an Education Research and Academic Consultant with over 13 years of international education experience across the Philippines, the Middle East, the United Kingdom and Australia. Holding both Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education majoring in Special Education, she drives inclusive, research-led curriculum strategy and elevates instructional excellence. She specialises high-impact education models that strengthen academic standards and equip students to lead and succeed in a globally connected world.

Emmarie Cyprianne Belaro

Social Media & Brand Strategy Lead

Emmarie is a computer engineer and Social Media & Brand Strategy Lead. She combines technical expertise with creative vision to craft innovative digital campaigns that captivate audiences and elevate brand presence. By blending storytelling, design, and data-driven strategy, she delivers impactful solutions that strengthen brand identity and drive engagement.

Gabriel Dominic Oxibillo

Full-Stack Software Engineer & Technical Operations

Full-stack software engineer specializing in web operations, mobile systems, and digital marketing infrastructure. Experienced in server configuration, database management, API/AI integrations, workflow automation, and maintaining scalable hosting environments for international clients.