Kapaʻakea Grant Program Coordinator
(Student Services Specialist)
Email: bkalima@hawaii.edu
Education:
- BA, Psychology, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
- BA, Administration of Justice, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
- Minor, Hawaiian Studies, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
- MA, Postsecondary Educational Leadership, San Diego State University
- Specialization in Student Affairs
- Graduate Certificate, Gender, Race, and Nations, Portland State University
Background:
Daughter of Jon-Michael Kalima and Kellie Kalima, Bree has over 11 years of experience in higher education that vary from undergraduate student roles, graduate student roles, and full time roles. She is passionate about supporting Pacific Islanders and grateful for the opportunity to return home to Hawaiʻi to directly serve Native Hawaiians.
NHSS Programs/Activities:
- Kapaʻakea grant lead
- NHSS Research Center (QLC 113)
- Kekaulike Internships