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Iolani Kamakau

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Hobbies & Interests

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Pilates
  • Basketball
  • Photography and Photo Editing
  • Coding And Computer Science
  • Concerts
  • Chinese
  • Business And Entrepreneurship
  • Cybersecurity
  • Crossfit
  • Community Service And Volunteering
  • Dance
  • Fashion

Reading

  • Biography
  • Classics
  • Social Issues
  • Drama

I read books multiple times a month.

Bio

Aloha, 'O Iolani K Kamakau ko'u inoa. I come from a small town on the Big Island of Hawaii (K-town represent). I am a first-generation Native Hawaiian sophomore at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, AZ majoring in Global Security Intelligence Studies and studying Chinese Mandarin with a minor in Cybersecurity. Currently, I'm a member of Eagle Eye Intel, Women in Aviation, Project Pengyou, Society of Women Engineers and Board of Campus Activities. I was a part of my high school's first STEM academy program and Tiki Techs Robotics, raising $5,000+ for our Summer Camp and Ho'ike. This funding also went towards our projects for regional/national competitions (ROV, TARC, Science Olympiad, VEX, IPPF). Through this program, I was able to give back to my local community and help mentor girls (GEMS) to pursue their dreams as women in STEM. Coming from a melting pot, I'm passionate about learning about different cultures and languages. By being open-minded, I can develop meaningful connections with people although we come from two different worlds. In the end, we all bleed the same color. I hope to study abroad one day in Asia to learn about my own culture (and eat yummy food). I'm interested in cyber risk management and international cyber conflicts. Next summer I have an internship as a Cybersecurity Consultant for a Big 4 firm. Scholarships would help me accomplish my career goals and further my education, as well as assist me in paying off my expensive private school tuition. Mahalo nui loa.

Education

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott

Bachelor's degree program

2020 – 2025

Majors:
  • Computer Science
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
  • International/Globalization Studies
Minors:
  • Computer Science

Konawaena High School

High School

2018 – 2020

Kealakehe High School

High School

2016 – 2018

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
Johns Hopkins University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott, University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Majors of interest:
Accounting and Computer Science, East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General, International/Globalization Studies

Career

  • Cashier

    Food & Beverages · Kealakehe High School

    Jan 2016 – Jan 2017

  • Substitute Office Administrator

    Education · Kealakehe High School

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2023

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Cybersecurity
Dream career goals:
Emergency Operations Analyst
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Entrepreneurship
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