Aloha! I'm a Pitzer college alum that studied psychology and studio art. I was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii and graduated from Iolani School. Both Iolani and Pitzer have given me opportunities to explore my passions and enhance certain skills. I was a collegiate D3 athlete and team co-captain for the Pomona-Pitzer Swim and Dive team and I studied abroad/worked in Tanzania, Zimbabwe and South Africa promoting mental health and Art. Furthermore, During my time as President of the 5C Hawaii club, I helped spread the aloha spirit to the Claremont Colleges, brought together students from Hawaii and those interested in the Hawaiian culture.I am a self-driven individual who enjoys exploring different ways to positively impact others. I have a passion for mental health and art in the hopes of improving wellbeing. Currently I am a doctoral student at the Hawaii School of Professional Psychology at Chaminade University(PsyD).Additionally, I am extremely passionate about expanding local businesses like Waiola Shave Ice. As an experienced manager and current Chief Operations Officer at Formosa Inc, my responsibility is to oversee the day-to-day operations, while ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of all aspects of the business, from sales and marketing to finance and customer service. My hope is to continue to build strong relationships with customers, employees and create a respectable environment to share the aloha spirit. I am a results-driven, innovative leader with a passion for business operations and a commitment to providing exceptional customer experiences.