bdigital - Our Students

Ellie is a marketing student with six years of experience in retail sales. She is from Orem, Utah, and has strong creative and analytical skills. She is majoring in marketing with minors in psychology and communications. She is a marketing intern creating YouTube content for real estate licensing programs.

Luke is a senior from Salt Lake City, Utah studying economics and marketing with minors in visual arts and computer science. Luke is a creative and enthusiastic digital marketer with experience in social media planning, SEO, data analysis, and event planning. Luke comes from a creative family which he attributes to his love for creative problem solving. Most recently, he worked at Fuel Marketing in Salt Lake City as a digital marketing intern.

Yuga Takatori, a senior at Brigham Young University–Hawaii, majoring in Business Management Marketing and minoring in Hawaiian Studies and Health and Human Performance, is an individual with a broad global perspective with extensive leadership experience. He values quality time spent with family and friends. He believes, “We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in our hands to make a difference.”

Kaleb Morris is a passionate marketing major at Brigham Young University–Hawaii. Kaleb is from Wyoming, where he guides horseback and fly-fishing experiences in Yellowstone National Park. Kaleb has continued his passion for guiding at Gunstock Ranch, where he continues to cater to guests in the tourist industry. Joining bdigital, Kaleb plans to learn the ins and outs of marketing and advertising in hopes of someday applying these skills to his own company.

Hudson Call, a marketing major from Wellsville, Utah, has built a diverse portfolio, blending hands-on business experience with education from Utah State University, Brigham Young University, and Brigham Young University–Hawaii. His career includes in-person sales experience with a door-to-door marketing company and a successful venture into e-commerce and product development. Additionally, Hudson developed strong leadership and interpersonal skills during his two-year missionary service in Kansas.

Phak is a Business Management major concentrating in Marketing, with minors in Introductory Mathematics, Communication, and Hospitality Tourism Management, graduating in Winter 2026. As a Social Media Marketing Specialist at the Service Center BYUH, Phak achieved over 40,000 views and an 8,100-account reach on Instagram in one month, with content amassing over 100,000 views. With two years as a food service worker at Ali'i Luau, Phak embraced the REWATCH ethos, earning Employee of the Month twice and developing skills in customer service, problem-solving, and public speaking.

Noah Jacobs is a business management major with a focus in marketing and minors in communications and computer science at BYU–Hawaii, graduating in April 2025. Fluent in Spanish, Noah refined his leadership skills during a two-year mission managing Facebook ad campaigns. As director of marketing for the Fanny Pack Foundation, he helped raise nearly $1 million for ALS awareness. He recently completed a bilingual supply chain internship, translating materials between English and Spanish. Noah is passionate about international marketing and aims to blend his skills and humanitarian spirit into a global career.

Amelia is a seasoned digital marketer, originally from Minnesota, and currently a senior majoring in business management with a concentration in marketing. With over six years of diverse marketing experience, she excels in branding and marketing strategy for businesses. Amelia is presently serving as a social media marketing manager for a top-rated business in Oahu and is also a manager for bdigital, where she leads a team of five. She continues to expand her skills in SEO, copywriting, social media management, content creation, branding, and overall marketing strategy.

Paula is a creative all-rounder from the Philippines, studying Business Management with an emphasis in Marketing and minors in Film and Psychology. With over five years of experience in photography, she enjoys capturing portraits, events, lifestyle, and product photos. As a social media specialist, Paula has helped manage accounts on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, creating content for various brands and organizations. Her skills extend to project management, digital art, visual styling, and video making, as she continues to expand her creative and organizational expertise.

Ali Lilly is a dedicated and driven senior at Brigham Young University–Hawaii, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in marketing with a minor in psychology and film. Having worked in social media marketing for the fastest-growing small business in Utah, she gained experience within the marketing world. Ali Lilly has demonstrated a strong ability to integrate marketing principles with psychological insights and cinematic techniques, positioning them uniquely for a career in advertising and marketing in film. She is excited to gain more experience through bdigital, a student-led digital marketing agency.

Tristan Charles is a senior majoring in business management, with minors in communications and exercise science, and an emphasis in marketing. Growing up on the Big Island, he developed a strong entrepreneurial spirit, successfully scaling a landscaping company and an aerial drone company for real estate. Over the past four years, Tristan has gained extensive experience in the business process outsourcing industry, where he has been piloting virtual assistance services for marketing, particularly working with smaller accounts. Currently, he is focused on scaling a start-up BPO company by leveraging innovative marketing and sales techniques while continuing his education.

Sadie is a senior at BYU–Hawaii, majoring in business management with an emphasis in marketing and pursuing minors in political science and Hawaiian studies, set to graduate in April 2025. She has taken a hands-on approach to building a fitness community on campus, founding and growing the High Fitness program from the ground up. Alongside leading fitness classes, she actively markets her fitness business on social media, utilizing personal branding and digital strategies to engage her audience and promote the physical and mental benefits of her fitness classes. As a first-time digital agency student and intern, she is hoping to expand her marketing knowledge, broaden her portfolio, and continue her journey of personal and professional development.

Braxton is a senior at BYU–Hawaii, majoring in business management with a concentration in marketing, and is expected to graduate in April 2025. Alongside his major, he is completing minors in psychology and film, in an effort to combine creativity with his future marketing career. His recent education has supplemented his growing understanding of creative marketing, brand development, and entrepreneurship. While young, Braxton developed discipline and leadership by earning his black belt in karate and achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. These experiences have shaped his ability to stay focused on goals and lead with integrity in all areas of life. With determination and a unique creative passion, Braxton is excited to apply his skills in the modern marketing world.

Ella Bombasi, originally from Manila, Philippines, is pursuing a business management degree with a focus on marketing at Brigham Young University–Hawaii, alongside minors in anthropology and psychology. She is on track to graduate in Fall 2025. A multilingual talent, fluent in Tagalog, Indonesian, and English, Ella has developed strong leadership and customer service abilities through her role as a supervisor in the culinary division of Hawaii’s premier tourist destination. She leverages these tools to enhance her academic and professional projects and is proficient in Microsoft Office, Canva, and Adobe. With over three years of hands-on marketing experience, Ella has worked on various projects with church organizations and collaborated with companies like Chick-fil-A to support their marketing efforts.

Lour Abish Soquila is a student at Brigham Young University-Hawaii, pursuing a double major in Clinical Psychology and Business Management with a concentration in Marketing. Ever since she was young, she’s always been called to fill roles that understand individuals personally and use that to help them professionally. Loura’s leadership journey began early when she was appointed Young Women President in her homeward where she organized activities that enhanced engagement among young women even during the Pandemic. In high school, she served as President of the Speaker’s Society, leading public speaking workshops that improved her peers' communication skills and confidence. Now, Loura is part of the leadership team for the Cats and Public Speaking Club at BYU-Hawaii, where she oversees club outreach and event planning, ensuring the club's message resonates with a wide student audience. In addition to her academic and extracurricular commitments, she works as an Assistant Supervisor at Hapa Home, a retail shop located in Hawaii's most popular tourist spot. With her background in organizing events, brainstorming innovative marketing ideas, and taking initiative in leadership roles, Loura is well-prepared for a dynamic career in the marketing field, where her interpersonal and professional skills will continue to shine.