Accomplished arts professional and educator with a Master of Fine Arts in Theatre for Young Audiences. Expert in directing, performing, and digital infrastructure modernization. Proven track record in program management, curriculum development for STEAM and Hawaiian Studies, and leveraging AI and open-source technologies to enhance creative workflows.
Educator & Program Specialist, Hawaii Department of Education / Various Institutions
- Present
Specializing in Hawaiian Studies and STEAM-integrated curriculum.
Authored successful grant proposals via DonorsChoose for STEAM and Hawaiian Studies projects.
Designed culturally inclusive educational content and community-focused field trips.
Facilitated theatrical workshops and performance-based learning for youth.
Musical Theatre Performer, Diamond Head Theatre
- Present
Lead and ensemble roles in high-profile regional musical theatre productions.
Grandpa George in 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'
Loverly Quartet in 'My Fair Lady'
Steward in 'Anything Goes'
Featured Ensemble in 'Mamma Mia!' and 'Cinderella'
Director & Artistic Lead, Hilo Community Players
- Present
Directing and managing community-scale Shakespeare and contemporary productions.
Directed 'Lions in Illyria' (2018) and 'I Hate Shakespeare!' (2015).
Co-Directed 'The Best of the Bard Too' (2017).
Managed cast sizes of 20+ while coordinating technical production elements.
Assistant Manager, Worldwide Photography
Jan, 2011 - Jan, 20143 years
Supervised operations and staff for high-volume seasonal photography events.
Coordinated logistics and customer service operations for regional sites.
Managed daily financial reporting and staff scheduling.
AI Workflow Integration
Web Development
Server Management
Open-Source Software Deployment
On-Device AI Development
Theatrical Directing
Program Management
Curriculum Design
Grant Writing
Dramaturgical Research
Musical Theatre
Classical Shakespeare
Puppetry
Choreography
Dialects
Theatre for Young Audiences, Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.), University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
- May, 2019
Performing Arts - Drama, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
- Dec, 2014
Po‘okela Award , Hawaii State Theater Council
Awarded on: Jan 01, 2019
Ensemble Performance in a Non-Traditional Production (A Midsummer Night's Bollywood Dream).
Meritorious Achievement Award , Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (Region VII)
Awarded on: Mar 01, 2018
Certificate of Merit in Acting for 'Fights & Delights'.
