I ka nānā no a ʻike.
By observing, one learns.
— ʻŌlelo noʻeau no. 1185
Welina mai to a critical, Indigenous, wahine ʻŌiwi space to speak back to the "Ivory Tower" of academia through humanizing reflections on my ongoing educational and career journey.
I use this blog to document personal updates, book reviews, and reflexive writing. Mahalo for taking the time to engage with me.
Acknowledging heterogeneity among ʻohana ʻŌiwi
In this post, I introduce some of the key arguments from a forthcoming peer-reviewed manuscript based on my dissertation research with Native Hawaiian families.
Celebrating Makahiki with Kalo & Hoʻopono
In this post, I share an ʻoli for Lono and reflect on a 2025 Makahiki celebration.
Celebrating student engagement in STEM
Reflections on the third annual HONUA Scholars Laulima Symposium and Proposal Competition