Education <br>
&#149 Ph.D. in Political Science, UH Mānoa, awarded with distinction (2013) <br>
&#149 PBSCE-SS, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa (2000) <br>
&#149 Ph.D. program in Chinese History, University of California at Los Angeles (1992-1995) <br>
&#149 Fulbright Scholar, University of Helsinki, Finland (1990-1992) <br>
&#149 B.A. with Honors Political Science and East Asian Studies, (1986-1990) <br>
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Work <br>
&#149 Secretary-Treasurer, Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association (2015-2018) <br>
&#149 Social Studies Teacher, Mililani High School (2004-2016) <br>
&#149 Teacher, Kapolei Middle School, Kapolei (2002-2004) <br>
&#149 Teacher, Highlands Intermediate School, Pearl City (2001-2002) <br>
&#149 Service Industry Management (1998-2000) <br>
&#149 Teaching Assistant, University of California at Los Angeles (1994-1995) <br>
&#149 Visiting Lecturer, University of Helsinki, Finland (1991-1992) <br> 

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Community <br>
&#149 Member, Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education - Legislative Advisory Committee (LAC)<br>
&#149 Member, Access Hawai'i Committee (AHC)<br>
&#149 Member, Hawai'i Data Task Force<br>
&#149 Member, Juvenile Justice State Advisory Council (JJSAC)<br>
&#149 Member, Commission to Promote and Advance Civic Education (PACE)<br>