12/16/2025
Intern Success Spotlight: Inglai Hangaripaii!
Inglai served as a Graduate Assistant with the Angelo State University Small Business Development Center, an experience that doubled as both hands-on training and an internship course for her MBA and MS in Business Data Science & Analytics. During her time with the SBDC, she gained a wide range of practical skills—from coordinating events and managing social media to creating digital content, conducting client research, and supporting business advisors one-on-one.
She credits this role with giving her more real-world experience in a single year than all her previous jobs combined. Inglai says working with a collaborative, mission-driven team helped her build confidence, develop new skills, and better understand how small business support strengthens the local community.
Her experience at the SBDC opened the door to new opportunities across San Angelo, helped her step outside her comfort zone, and prepared her for a successful transition from student to professional. Leading the 2025 BizPitch project and working across multiple business industries gave her the chance to showcase her creativity, strengthen her communication skills, and grow as a leader.
Inglai says she is grateful for this invaluable experience and encourages other graduate students to explore opportunities with the ASU SBDC to grow personally and professionally.