Welina (welcome) to Title III Fellows Keauhou Mitchell-Aldan, Carin Tamayo and Mark Kunimune

by | May 3, 2019 | Title III

The Shared Services Center is happy to introduce our three newest Fellows from spring 2019, Keauhou Mitchell-Aldan, Carin Tamayo and Mark Kunimune.

  • Keauhou is the Career Explorations Facilitator for the Native Hawaiian Academic Advancement Program. In spring 2019, Keauhou started taking classes towards her Masters in Indigenous Education program at Arizona State University. Keauhou recently danced in the Merry Monarch with her hula hālau and they were fantastic, congratulations Keauhou!
  • Our second Fellow, Carin, works as the Grant Coordinator for the STEM Department on campus. She is currently enrolled in the Masters of Education program in Curriculum Studies: STEMS² at UH Mānoa. Carin recently welcomed a brand new baby boy to her family in April, congratulations Carin!
  • Last but foremost is Mark, who serves as faculty for the Emergency Medical Services Department. Mark will be attending the National Pacific American Leadership Institute (NAPALI) training from July 11-19 on Oʻahu. NAPALI aims to identify, train and nurture Pacific American emerging leaders. He continues to use his SEED IDEAS grant award to equip paramedic students and field personnel with healthy alternatives to destress. His next event in the loʻi is Tuesday, May 28th, congratulations Mark!

Title III Fellow Mark Kunimune Helps Paramedics Learn Healthy Ways to Destress

Group photo at Hoʻokuaʻaina Loʻi in Maunawili Valley. Left to right (kneeling) – Kelly Yamamoto, Derek Okamoto, Kevin Twomey, Kanani Adam. Left to right (standing) – Mark Kunimune, Sheldon Uyetake, Kea Smith, Brent Shimabukuro.

Title III Fellow Mark Kunimune took his paramedic field personnel to work in the loʻi last March to help them unwind after a hard week. “Traditionally, the lo’i not only provides food, but is also a place of healing. Paramedics care for patients daily. Having an experience like the loʻi, is a time for them to take care of themselves,” Mark explains.

This activity was made possible through funds Mark obtained from a SEED IDEAS grant, which is offered biannually from the UH Mānoa SEED Office.

The Title III Shared Services Center supports Professional Development for faculty and staff, while striving to create a smoother, more efficient, central grants office – focused on providing excellent customer service.