Mónica Macha Salas
Major: Tourism Management
Email: monik_k_@hotmail.com

WHO I AM?
Hey! I am Monica, a student of Tourism Management. I am currently in my 2nd year, and some years ago I was studying Archaeology. I love to travel and meet new people. I speak, besides my native tongue Spanish, English and French. I love to learn new languages, so I will try to learn more as soon as I can.

WHAT DO I EXPECT FROM VOICES - APEC?
What I expect from Voices is to meet new people!! We all know that our planet has many types of people, cultures, traditions, thoughts and ways of life; and it will be a unique opportunity! I also want to show how interesting my country can be and all the opportunities that we have to grow. I also consider that this experience will be enriched and it will help me in the future, when applying for a job.

WHAT DO I DO IN MY FREE TIME?
I am currently taking part of an environmental group of my University. I do love environmental caring and all the stuffs that are related with. I also love to read romantic novels! And some time ago, when I have a lot of free time, I used to go to the gym, and that was very relaxing!! I loved it! I also like to listen music and surf on internet.

Carlos Enrique Sotomayor
Major: Hospitality Management
Email: cae1287@hotmail.com

WHO I AM?
Hello everyone! My name is Carlos, you can call me Cae if you like. I am a student of USIL (Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola), currently in my 4th year of the Hospitality Management Program. I’ve had the chance to visit the US before; I’ve been in Florida, New York, California and Wyoming in different circumstances. Moreover I’ve also been in Venezuela and Argentina; in about 10 days I’ll be going to Brazil as well. I am 18 years old and I consider myself a really outgoing person, who likes to meet new friends and places. The next step I am looking forward to take in my career is to get a second degree on Culinary Arts, which I love. Finally, I am currently enrolled as an Educator Member of the Green Hotels Association in the US. And if possible I would like to study German and French.

WHAT DO I EXPECT FROM VOICES - APEC?
As it is my first time attending this event I am very eager to meet new people and get to know their culture, and the way that the Asia-Pacific Cooperation helps our common interests. To be part of Voices makes me really happy, and the fact that I’ll meet young people such as myself is the beginning of a long way to the future.
Voices-APEC is the perfect opportunity to share what I like about my country and show it to the world, as well as sharing all the possibilities that can be found in here. Finally, meeting important figures will change the perspective we sometimes have about what is going on in the world, and the experience they have to share with us is valuable and transcendental.

WHAT DO I DO IN MY FREE TIME?
Most of the time I like networking, keeping in touch with old and new friends. I also like going to the gym and playing tennis. Music is also a hobby I have, I enjoy listening to different vibes J, but what I like the most is Classic Rock, some Classical Music and Electronic Music. Finally I spend time with my family, because I get to share what happened in during the week with them and just have a good time.

María Pía Quiroz Valdiviezo
Major: Industrial Engineering
Email: m_piadosa@hotmail.com

WHO I AM?
Hello everyone!! I am María Pía, a student of Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola, Industrial Engineering’s major. I was born in Lima, Peru and I am 18 years old. I have to mention that I love my country, and I hope that when you will have the opportunity to come you’ll think the same. I have two brothers, my older brother is 19 and my little sister is 16, I live with them, my parents and one cousin. I think as myself as a kind person, sociable and outgoing, I try hard to be fun. I am very interested in learning new thinks, especially in meeting new people and their cultures. One of my biggest dreams is to travel around the world, and also to develop my own business.

WHAT DO I EXPECT FROM VOICES - APEC?
I expect many things from Voices. I think that this will be one of the greatest experiences I will have and I can’t be any more anxious to meet people from many different cultures, opinions and views of our world’s economy. I expect Voices to be a learning experience, and an opportunity to develop my interpersonal skills. I hope that I can find many people that have many plans for the future and to find out how influential Asia-Pacific is going to be around the globe, knowing that there are many raising economies like China that will change our way of living. I hope that I can develop new friendships and to have the opportunity to meet APEC’s leaders.

WHAT DO I DO IN MY FREE TIME?
Well, besides dedicating my time to studies, I enjoy spending my free time with friends, my boyfriend, gathering with my family, and occasionally I like to go out to dance, it is one of my greatest hobbies. Now I am looking for a job, so I guess by the time I’ll be participating in Voices, I could be (hopefully) working.

Vivian Chiemi Tsukazan Yagui
Major: Arts & Graphic Design
Email: chitsuya@hotmail.com

WHO I AM?
Hello! Nice too meet you everyone, I am Chiemi, a Japanese descendant girl that is 20 years old. I am studying Arts & Graphic Design at Universidad San Ignacio University in Lima. I lived in Japan for one and a half years. Then I travel again to Japan because I won a scholarship, and I visit lots of places near Tokyo and Yokohama. I really enjoyed that. Then in my second and third years of my university I also have the opportunity to travel to USA two times on vacations. Right now I am working in a prepress company called Digital Xpress. I have to do some publicity designs that will be printed and put in different stores. I am also working on the bulletin of my Faculty with some good friends, in order to publish the news of our career.

WHAT DO I EXPECT FROM VOICES - APEC?
I am really excited to be a part of Voices. I feel very lucky to have this opportunity and I want to make good use of this. Through Voices I want to make friends and know how everybody thinks about different problems in the world; to look for possible solutions and learn more about different points of view. I also want to demonstrate how life is in Peru, a beautiful country that has many things to show to the world and is growing day by day economically. Finally I want to do my best and learn everything I can.

WHAT DO I DO IN MY FREE TIME?
I do like to draw manga and I read all about design. I like to go out with my friends, watching anime and manga. I used to play Volleyball, and I would like to start again. I also like singing, watching movies with my family and playing with my little cat.

Jose Galvez Agurto
Major: Economics
Email: j.galvez.ag@hotmail.com

WHO I AM?
Hello everyone!, I’m Pepe and I belong to the USIL team for VOICES. In this moment I am working for the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism in the APEC Department and also cooperating with the Asian free trade negotiations office. In my case, this will be my sixth time participating in this kind of APEC youth experience, because since 2003 I’ve been participating at the APEC youth camp in Thailand, Chinese Taipei (2004), VOICES Chile (2004), South Korea (2005) and Vietnam (2006). Last year I also worked for the Inter-American Bank of Development in a survey and project for Peru in accordance to give credits for the National Childcare Program (Wawa Wasi) once we reach the cost-benefit and qualitative analysis. I like to meet people from every part of the world, share knowledge and experience. I like to dance, to swim and training in the gym.

WHAT DO I EXPECT FROM VOICES - APEC?
I expected to have a great debate with other delegates from the different economies. Also to share my experience and thoughts, but the most important is to work and generate future projects with them. Finally, what really matters from VOICES is that this is the first step to a great human development vision as a whole.

WHAT DO I DO IN MY FREE TIME?
I like going around the world. Also I like to invest in stock markets (especially in future and options). I like to search into new seminars to participate in other parts of the world. Finally, keep been fit but also to go partying and haven funs with my friends doing tourism with them inside Peru.

Alejandro Camino Boggio
Major: Administration
Email: acamino.511@hotmail.com

WHO I AM?
Hi!! I am Alejandro, studying at the San Ignacio de Loyola University, Administration. I was born in Peru 18 years ago! I have had the opportunity to travel and live in Chile and Argentina; and I’m planning to study for a Masters in Finance in Argentina or the US.

WHAT DO I EXPECT FROM VOICES - APEC?
I’m really excited to be a part of Voices, and I can’t wait for the meetings to begin. I think it’s a great opportunity for me, as a student of Administration, to learn about the development, commercial treaties and cooperation between the economies of APEC. From Voices, I’m expecting to get in touch with the Voices groups from the 21 economies, exchange ideas and let them know how great Peru is, communicating them the investment opportunities we have. I think it is going to give me a direct idea of how others think about my country, as well as enriching my professional profile.

WHAT DO I DO IN MY FREE TIME?
I love sports! Huge soccer fan! In spite of the fact that I don’t have much free time I love going to the gym, running and playing soccer! It gives me peace of mind and makes me feel good about myself. Additionally, I enjoy music a lot, I play guitar and when I’m with friends we play along to every song we know!

Aurelio Loret de Mola Cáceres
Major: Agro Industrial Engineering and Agribusiness
Email: aurelioloretdemola@hotmail.com

WHO I AM?
Hi! I am Aurelio, part of the San Ignacio de Loyola team. Right now I am dedicated to my studies and run missions in the Amazon jungle with my group. I was born in Peru. I am 20 years old and I’ve had the opportunity to travel a lot. I have traveled all around Europe, South America, Central America and North America, and now I’m planning a trip to Asia. I also had the chance to live and study for a few months in Boston and work in South Lake Tahoe, California. I am learning Portuguese right now, and I am planning to learn French and Italian in the future. After finishing my studies I would love to do a PhD in North America, Europe or Oceania.

WHAT DO I EXPECT FROM VOICES - APEC?
I am really proud to be a part of Voices APEC 2008. I personally believe that is possible to know a country, its ways and customs through its people. That is why I am looking forward to meet as many people as I can and share with them all about my country’s ways, customs, strengths and possibilities of investment; and learn all that I can about the 20 economies that are going to be our guests in November. I also think it is a great opportunity to make new friends and enlarge my profile.

WHAT DO I DO IN MY FREE TIME?
Well, there are two things that I love the most and that I do whenever I can: traveling and adventure sports, preferably both at the same time. I love snowboarding, skiing, mountain biking, motorcycling, trekking, hiking, scuba diving, and a little surfing and windsurfing. I also like horse riding, specially the Peruvian Paso Horse, a sub equine breed, native to Peru and famed to be the softest riding horse. Besides that, I really like hanging out with my friends and family. I have more than 20 cousins although a couple of them live in the United States, Germany and Spain. We have a great time when we are all together.

Rosa María Quispe Céspedes
Major: Tourism Management
Email: rosamaria_31@hotmail.com

WHO I AM?
Hi! I am Rosita, a student in my second year of Tourism Management at San Ignacio de Loyola University. I was born in Tacna, south of Peru. I am 18 years old and I love learning different languages. So far I speak, besides Spanish, English and French; however I also want to learn Quechua the next semester. I like to meet people from cultures since I believe each population has something interesting to show and it is great to discover it. Therefore, I enjoy traveling inside and outside Peru. I’ve been in Chile, Equator, Panama and France; all of these trips have been just amazing.

WHAT DO I EXPECT FROM VOICES - APEC?
I am excited for participate in Voices. I am pretty sure it is going to be an unforgettable experience for everyone. I expect to improve my knowledge about the 21 economies and realize how Peru could continue developing by the agreements in this APEC. In addition, I hope I get to know as much people as possible and make good friends.

WHAT DO I DO IN MY FREE TIME?
As I have already mentioned I love traveling in my free time. I also like to read novels and listen to all types of music. Dancing is another of my favorite pastime and so I enjoy just going out with my friends to any disco the weekends. At the moment, I am taking some classes of Arabic music. Finally, I like going to gym and exercising.

Vanesa Pérez Condemarín
Major: Information Technology and Systems Engineering
Email: vane_prs_@hotmail.com or vane.prs@gmail.com

WHO I AM?
Hi! I am Vanessa, I’m a student of Systems Engineering. I’m in my second year in this career. I was born in Lima, Peru. I like to travel. I have been in Canada, the USA, Colombia, Ecuador, and Brazil. In addition, I have visited many places in my own country. I like to meet people from different cultures and people that speak different languages. I like to learn different languages in order to communicate with different people and to learn different things. I speak English, Portuguese and currently learning Arabic.

WHAT DO I EXPECT FROM VOICES - APEC?
What I expect from Voices-APEC is to meet different people with different points of view. I think it’d be a good opportunity to meet students from different countries that can discuss with me about different topics. I think I will learn a lot with this experience. I will also extend my network, so if in the future I need a partner for a business, this network will be very fruitful.

WHAT DO I DO IN MY FREE TIME?
In my free time I like to surf the net and to try new software. I also like to watch soccer games on TV (I sometimes go to the stadium) and also tennis games. But I’m not a coach potato, I play soccer with my friends and I’m teaching my niece to play it and I love to play table tennis with friends and with my brothers. I also like to read and to write short stories and poems. In my free time I also like to play the sax and the piano. I think music is part of my life and I love playing different songs.

Eduardo Augusto Iberico Julca

Major: Software and Systems Engineering
Email: lalo.iberico@hotmail.com

WHO AM I?
Hi everyone! I’m Eduardo and I am one of the members of the Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola group. I am proud of being Peruvian and of belonging to a huge national society where the only objective is to achieve higher accomplishments each day. About myself, I can tell that life has been very generous with me due to the fact that I’ve had the opportunity to travel to some cities in the US, Chile and Mexico. I have had a lot of fun sharing those experiences with my friends and family. What I love most is snowboarding, hanging out with my friends, seeing good movies and always finding the positive approach of everything that I do. Now, I am working in a Canadian firm as a practitioner in the IT field and I plan to retake my French studies, obtain a masters in Software Project Management so I can become an integral engineer who can reward something to that country named Peru that gave me everything.

MY EXPECTIONS ABOUT VOICES – APEC
If there is something I have enjoyed learning in all my trips is that people from other parts of the world have different points of view. I am not saying that “different” means a negative issue. I firmly think that if those differences could get together and work together, they would probably be a common solution to a common problem that affects societies. That’s why, what I expect from Voices – APEC is to not only to meet new friends from other cultures, which is really amazing, but also to understand how students like me think about common social, economic and political problems and which strategies we might believe that could be the possible answers. I think that the world can definitely change if we create innovative actions that can make that happen.