Trinity High School proudly presents our Alumna of the Week, Ms. Kayleen Ortiz.
A Trinitian by spirit, Ms. Kayleen completed her High School in 2005 at Trinity College of Quezon City, now Trinity University of Asia.
Kayleen is an Internationally-awarded Debater, Pole Athlete, and Public Speaker. She is also an Aerial Athlete, Fitness Instructor and Model. She is the Company Manager of Polecats Manila, the premiere aerial arts school in the Philippines. She won in several Public Speaking engagements in the Philippines and abroad. Effectively representing the country as one of the best speakers of her generation.
Aside from being a great speaker, Kayleen is also a multi awarded performer. She has won several solo and duo international tournaments. In 2015, Kayleen received the prestigious National Award for Dance, given by the Philippine National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), Ani ng Dangal in 2015. Currently, she is a Key Opinion Leader on multiple social media platforms, and is an active instructor at Polecats Manila.
Kayleen graduated from the University of Santo Tomas, with a degree in Communication Arts. She was President of the Thomasian Debaters Council, served as volunteer coach across the country, and consistently ranked as one of the best speakers in Asia. She was also recognized for her skills in adjudication, and served as a member of the Adjudication Core in National and International Debate tournaments, and was awarded as Best Adjudicator overseas.
Awards and Titles
- Best Entertainer, World Pole Dance Sport and Fitness Championship (Beijing, China) 2015
- National Award for Dance, Philippine National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)
- Bronze Medalist, World Pole Dance Sport and Fitness Championship (Beijing, China) 2015
- Gold Medalist, Doubles Champion, SG Pole Challenge (Singapore) 2014
- Silver Medalist, Pole Stars Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) 2014
MESSAGE TO TUA:
To the school, thank you Trinity University of Asia for this recognition. You showed me that learning is not confined within the four walls of the institution. That there is much growth in meeting people, and learning from different experiences. I was given so many opportunities as a child to explore and discover myself, and I am grateful. You made sure that I graduated knowing that I was built for the global stage. Thank you for guiding my first steps towards achieving the future that my younger self dreamed of.
INSPIRING MESSAGE TO STUDENTS:
To the students, if there is one truth you should embrace. It is that you are destined for great things. The world is so big, and it is yours for the taking. You are a force of great power. The kind that can shake the earth, and change a generation. Make it your life’s purpose to realize that power. There will be times when your peers won’t see what you see, and that’s okay. Trust your heart, soldier on, and let no one dim your light.
The whole Trinity University of Asia community is very proud of you, Ms. Kayleen!
