Born and raised on the island of O'ahu, Raquel moved to La Verne, CA in order to pursue a higher education at the University of La Verne (ULV). Although she may have come from a tiny island, it did not stop Raquel from doing big things.In her 1st semester of college, Raquel took it upon herself to reinstate the Hawaii Club (Kanaka Hui Ohana) after it was dormant for many years. The club allowed Raquel to share her passion for the Hawaiian culture with other members and students at ULV. As a sophomore, Raquel worked as a Resident Assistant where she learned the importance of leadership and accountability. In Fall 2012, Raquel joined Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority her junior year and held a variety of leadership positions on executive council, such as Social Chair and Sapphire Ball Chair. Raquel also took part in the sorority's philanthropy, raising money for the National Kidney Foundation, March of Dimes, and School and College Readiness. In 2013 during her senior year, Raquel was awarded the Landis Leadership Scholarship, a competitive award that recognizes high achieving students at ULV based on leadership, service, and academic excellence. Although Raquel prides herself in holding academia to one of the highest standards within her life, she also believes in the importance of "real-life" experiences. Raquel’s passion for children and helping others allowed her to work with her former alumna, Kamehameha Schools for four consecutive summers. She taught grades 1st-3rd, assisting with a variety of classroom activities and lessons. During her junior year at ULV, Raquel also interned at Roynan Elementary within a Kindergarten classroom. Graduating from ULV in 2014, Raquel holds a degree in Psychology and a minor in Business Administration. Realizing her passion and drive to help and motivate others, Raquel received her certification in becoming a Certified Professional Life Coach in 2017. Currently, Raquel works as a HR Coordinator for Optimum Employer Solutions.
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