University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, HI

B.S., Computer Science in the Data Science Track (expected Spring, 2026)

2022 - Present

Kamehameha Schools Kapalama, Honolulu, HI

High School Diploma, Academic Honors

2018 - 2022

Indigenous Data Hub Assistant, University of Hawaii Office of Indigenous Knowledge and Innovation

• Assist in designing and developing hub research projects related to the Indigenous Data Hubs
• Attend and participate in weekly meetings and development workshops
• Meet with and discuss design plans with community partners
• Design and brainstorm different iterations of the research projects
• Present in an Indigenous Data Hub symposium at the end of each semester

2024 - Present

CITRUS Research Intern, Hawaii Data Science Institute

• Independently develop techincal data science coding skills
• Meet with graduate mentors and discuss progression of individual research project
• Researched project topic and applied data science skills to deepen understanding
• Researched appropriate datasets regarding decided topic to then be cleaned and processed
• Presented research findings at the conclusion of the program

2024 - 2024

Student Assistant, University of Hawaii at Manoa College of Engineering

• Assisted the College of Engineering in the Dean’s office with preparing and working events for the College
• Answered phone calls and questions about the college, assisted office staff with updating electronic files, processed mail, and provided customer service

2023 - 2023

Webpage Designer Intern, Kamehameha Schools Kapalama

blogs.ksbe.edu/khsinternships/

• Worked with IT staff and Internship Coordinator to redesign the Kamehameha Internships website and created an Instagram page while upholding school IT safety protocols
• Worked independently to meet deadlines in a timely manner and complete tasks

2023 - 2023

Office/Computer Science Summer Intern, Wahine Coder

• Created graphics, social media posts, and blog posts for the company to upload on their website
• Worked independently to research content and design a functioning website
• Attended client meetings and took minutes
• Performed other office tasks as assigned

2021 - 2021

Volunteer, Leeward Community College

• Assisted with organizing the Great Teachers event hosted by LCC
• Contacted and communicated with LCC staff

2023 - Present

Team Member, University of Hawaii Ballroom Dance

• Train and compete with the UHM Ballroom Dance Team
• Performed at community events with the team

2023 - Present

Manoa Scholars Club Member, University of Hawaii Manoa Scholars Club

• Participated in charity and volunteer events for the community
• Participated in group meetings and recreational events

2022 - 2023

NHSEMP Member, Native Hawaiian Science & Engineering Mentor Program

• Participated in career development workshops
• Reflected on education progress through mandatory essay reflections and discussions with professors

2022 - 2022

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, University of Hawaii

• Completed the CITI Program Training for 'Responsible Conduct of Research for Engineers'

2022 - 2022

CNS Native Hawaiian Scholarship, College of Natural Science at the University of Hawaii at Manoa

Awarded to Native Hawaiian students studying in any discipline in the College of Natural Sciences. Student must be full-time and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

2024-Present

Ka’i Lanakila Scholarship , Kamehameha Schools

Awarded to students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree, or a Certificate through an eligible program as identified by Kamehameha Schools. Student must be full-time and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

2023-Present

Dean's List, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Awarded to students who maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5, have earned 12 or more credits in academic coursework, and not recieved a W, I, F, or NC for the semester.

2022-Present

Provost Scholar, University of Hawaii at Manoa

A scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen to recognize and celebrate the academic strengths and demonstrated community impact of students who enroll at UH Mānoa the semester after the completion of their high school diploma. Student must be full-time and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

2022-Present

Inaugural Lau Maiʻa Scholar for Native Hawaiians in Tech, Purple Maiʻa

Awarded to graduating high school seniors who are attending a 4-year college and majoring in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or Entrepreneurship and are committed to serving the ʻāina, kaiāulu, lāhui.

2022-Present

Ka Lei o ka Lanakila, Kamehameha Schools

Award is presented to the top 10% of students in the grade level.

2017-2018

Lela Robinson Brewer Award, Kamehameha Schools

Award is presented by each teacher to the most outstanding student in their class for the school year based on academic performance and attitude.

2016-2017