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Khin Phyu Cyn Kyi
A journey beyond borders: How culture and perspective shape who we become
Khin Phyu Cyn Kyi
How does culture shape who we become? And what happens when we step beyond the borders we know?

Meet Khin Phyu Cyn Kyi, or simply K, an aspiring youth leader, international collaborator, and digital literacy advocate. From civil engineering to international business, and from Myanmar to Finland, K has represented her country in global diplomacy programs and now works to foster inclusiveness and belonging in her community.

At TEDxVaasa 2025, she’ll share how embracing cultural differences expands our perspectives and transforms our personal and professional growth.

Join us for a powerful talk on identity, cross-cultural growth, and the power of global connections.

MORE ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Khin Phyu Syn Kyi, or K, is an aspiring youth who is passionate about community development and international collaboration. With a prior study background in Civil Engineering, she proceeded to study International Business at VAMK in Finland.

K has been a representative of Myanmar in international diplomacy programs such as SSEAYP, AFMAM, AAYLF, and YSEALI, working together with young professionals from Japan, Australia, and ASEAN. She is also a certified trainer for the Model ASEAN Meeting and a digital literacy advocate. Currently in Finland, she is working as an HR & Communications Trainee at Hitachi Energy Finland and a Student Ambassador for Study in Finland.

To promote inclusiveness and a sense of belonging within the community, she is also part of the association Vaasa for All. Moreover, she blogs about her own experiences on her blog, The K Channel, to empower and support youths to achieve career goals and personal growth.

Connect with Khin on LinkedIn.