Catherine Bungabong is a self- employed entrepreneur who enjoys meeting new people, traveling, and giving back to the community. 

Catherine is currently the vice president of Rotaract of the Marianas and has been an active member since 2011.

“This organization offers me the opportunity to serve my community,” Bungabong says. “Along with Rotaract, I do projects with the Guam Daily Post, China Union Pay, Guam Women’s Chamber of Commerce, and the Guam Symphony Society,” she said.

  A graduate of the University of Guam, Bungabong completed a degree in communications. With a focus in public relations, she found this major beneficial to her career today.

“It took me five years to complete my degree, which included a one- year break,” she said. “What took a while was the fact that I didn’t start off as a communications major.”

Once Catherine took interest in the communications program, she realized it’s what she should have done from the start since she wanted to become a travel writer or journalist.

While attending the University, Bungabong was academically involved in clubs such as the Communications Society and Lambda Pi Eta.

“I was a part of the group that helped the Communications Society come back in 2013. Jonas Macapinlac from integrated marketing communications motivated us to put the club back on its feet,” she said.

Bungabong’s experiences have enabled her to craft various messages, communicate effectively, handle specific situations, and apply her studies.

“The cool thing about Communications is that you can use it in absolutely any field,” Bungabong says.

With amazing perks, chances to meet inspiring people, building networks, and traveling, Catherine is happy to be where she is today.