Law Review, Volume 45 Executive Editor

• May 2022 - Present

The University of Hawaiʻi Law Review is a student-run journal publishing scholarly works authored by judges, scholars, and practitioners. In addition to publishing two issues each year, the University of Hawaiʻi Law Review hosts a biannual symposium that brings together scholars, practitioners, and distinguished jurists. The University of Hawaiʻi Law Review strives to serve the local legal community and contribute to national legal discourse through the publication of compelling legal writing.

Law Library Research Assistant

• Aug 2021 - Present

Teaching Assistant for Legal Research

• Jan 2022 - May 2022

Work involves a significant amount of directed and independent legal and non-legal research; Assists in the preparation and implementation of Legal Research course for first-year law students (1L's); Tutors and assists 1L's individually or in small groups in order to help them master assignments and to reinforce learning concepts presented in class; Assists in grading homework and tests, and compute and record results, using answer sheets, digital spreadsheets, and course management platform; Provide extra assistance to students as needed; Attend course planning meetings, as required; Type, file, and duplicate materials.

Law Review, Volume 44 Staff Writer

• Aug 2021 - May 2022

Legal Research Assistant to Eric K. Yamamoto

• May 2021 - May 2022

Compiled, analyzed, and created digests on primary and contextually relevant legal materials regarding ongoing social justice and civil liberties issues. Collaborated weekly with other research assistants and supervisor to report findings and receive feedback.

Summer Law Clerk

• May 2022 - Aug 2022

Scholar Advocate for Social Justice

• May 2021 - May 2022

Researched and analyzed primary legal materials under the direction of Professor Eric K. Yamamoto. Wrote multiple drafts of scholarly memorandums on various national security and social justice issues, including the necessity of heightened scrutiny when courts evaluate government claims of national security as a justification for curtailing fundamental civil liberties. Collaborated with and provided written and oral feedback to team members during weekly and bi-weekly meetings. Researched and analyzed primary legal materials under the direction of Professor Eric K. Yamamoto. Wrote multiple drafts of scholarly memorandums on various national security and social justice issues, including the necessity of heightened scrutiny when courts evaluate government claims of national security as a justification for curtailing fundamental civil liberties. Collaborated with and provided written and oral feedback to team members during weekly and bi-weekly meetings.

Mentor

• May 2020 - May 2021

Served as a youth mentor for underserved students from Hawaii public high schools. Participated in training workshops including training on Safety and Protection of Minors and 4-H. Youth Futures Orientation once a month from May 2020 to April 2021. Mentored four high school students through mentee check-ins to provide support and advice on higher education options. Served as a youth mentor for underserved students from Hawaii public high schools. Participated in training workshops including training on Safety and Protection of Minors and 4-H. Youth Futures Orientation once a month from May 2020 to April 2021. Mentored four high school students through mentee check-ins to provide support and advice on higher education options.

Co-Founder

• Dec 2014 - May 2021

Co-founder of an environmental advocacy organization. Focusing primarily on environmental legislative advocacy, marine related educational outreach, and reef & beach clean-up events in Hawai’i. Co-managed and orchestrated various projects and outreach events on O’ahu. Collaborated with, and provided informal consulting for, local NGOs, non-profits and governmental agencies. Co-founder of an environmental advocacy organization. Focusing primarily on environmental legislative advocacy, marine related educational outreach, and reef & beach clean-up events in Hawai’i. Co-managed and orchestrated various projects and outreach events on O’ahu. Collaborated with, and provided informal consulting for, local NGOs, non-profits and governmental agencies.

PADI Intern

• May 2010 - Aug 2010

Designed and completed an original scientific research project which assessed the water quality of the Salinas de San Pedro Salt Marsh under the guidance of a graduate student researcher. Project included drafting of proposal, sample collection and analysis, data analysis, drafting of final paper and presentation. Designed and completed an original scientific research project which assessed the water quality of the Salinas de San Pedro Salt Marsh under the guidance of a graduate student researcher. Project included drafting of proposal, sample collection and analysis, data analysis, drafting of final paper and presentation.