Tyra Delos Reyes, a University of Guam senior majoring in business administration, recently returned from a transformative global leadership program in the Netherlands, where she represented Guam and the United States as one of only 10 students selected nationwide.

Reyes participated in the 2025 Keith Sherin Global Leaders Study Abroad Program, a highly selective initiative hosted by the Council for Opportunity in Education. 

The program brings together first-generation and low-income student leaders from across the globe to explore pressing global issues through academic coursework, cultural exchange, and policy engagement.

Held in The Hague, the program gave students the opportunity to study at The Hague University of Applied Sciences and visit key international institutions, including the International Court of Justice and the Dutch Parliament. 

Reyes participated in a course on peace, justice, human rights, and European Union cooperation, topics she said aligned with her aspirations in business and policy.

“As a Business Admin major, that’s the kind of thing I want to do,” Reyes said. 

“I would like to express gratitude to the RCUOG team who ensured my journey to the Netherlands could take flight, both literally and figuratively,” she added. “My heartfelt appreciation goes to the UOG TRIO SSS team who have supported me throughout my college journey.” 

She added that from mentorship to academic opportunities, those supports helped her turn a long-held dream into reality.

Jacklyn Garote, educational specialist with TRIO SSS, said Delos Reyes showed initiative and drive from early on. 

“I feel like she really needed to realize how much leadership potential she has,” Garote said. “She really is a well-rounded student and super active, and I couldn't think of a better representative to go.”