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DIRECTOR

Dr. Kiana Shiroma

Degree: B.A. Speech & Certificate in Ethnic Studies (2006)
M.A. in Speech (2008)
PhD in Educational Administration with a Focus on Higher Education (2014)
Hometown: Kailua, HI
Fun Fact: I love coffee and crocheting!
Motto: YOLO! (You Only Live Once)

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ADVISOR

Daasha Thornton

Degree: B.S. Communication (2005)
M.Ed. Teaching and Leadership (2015)
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Fun Fact: Bailamos, I love Salsa dancing and Bachata and use to teach Latin dancing once upon a time
Motto: Faith over Fear

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Dr. Maria Chun

Degree: B.A. in Psychology and B.A. in Sociology (1989)
M.A. in Psychology (1991)
Ph.D. in Psychology - Community and Cultural (1996)
Hometown: Aiea, HI
Fun Fact: I wrote the lyrics to my class song!
Motto: Believe in yourself!

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AHEC ADVISOR

Aaron Joyo

Degree: 
Hometown: 
Fun Fact: 
Motto: 

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AHEC ADVISOR

Ke`ahi Darby

Degree: B.A. in Biology (2021) Hometown: Kailua, HI
Fun Fact: I like to play games.
Motto: Life is a crazy mystical thing and sometimes you got out like a buster. 

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SENIOR PEER LEADER

Kristyn Miyamoto

Degree: B.S. in Molecular Cell Biology
Expected Graduation: Spring 2026
Hometown: Pearl City, HI
Fun Fact: I drink half-caffeinated coffee every morning.
Motto: Optimism is a force multiplier.

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SENIOR PEER LEADER

Lauren Nakamine

Degree: B.S. in Biology (2022)
Minor: Japanese Language (2022)
Hometown: Pearl City, HI
Fun Fact: My vision is -10.75 in both eyes so my lens are about 3/8 inch wide! Without my glasses, I am legally blind!
Motto: Ryukyu (Okinawan) Saying:
なんくるないさ [nankurunaisa] which means "Everything will work out in the end"

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COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Lauren Nakashima

Degree: B.S. in HDFS & B.B.A. Marketing 
Expected Graduation: Spring 2024
Hometown: Mililani, HI
Fun Fact: I'm left handed
Motto: If you don't ask, the answer will always be no.

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PRE-HEALTH PEER ADVISOR

Amy Giang

Degree: B.A. Biology & B.A. English
Expected Graduation: Spring 2024
Hometown: Honolulu, HI
Fun Fact: I like to do digital art.
Motto: "You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."

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PRE-LAW ADVISOR

Lilian Ostrander

Degree: 
Expected Graduation: 
Hometown: 
Fun Fact: 
Motto: 

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PRE-LAW ADVISOR

Lydia Treanor

Degree: M.A. History
Juris Doctor (in progress)
Expected Graduation: Spring 2024
Hometown: Hartland, Maine
Fun Fact: I have a dog named "Bug"
Motto: Dirigo!

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PRE-HEALTH PEER ADVISOR

Michael Tong

Degree: B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies
Expected Graduation: Spring 2024
Hometown: Waianae & Liliha, HI
Fun Fact: I fold origami animals and make displays to sell at a small local business! 
Motto: The secret is not to run after the butterflies... It's to take care of the garden so that they come to you. 

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PRE-HEALTH PEER ADVISOR

Mika Toor

Degree: B.S. in Kinesiology and Rehab Sciences (KRS)
Expected Graduation: Fall 2024
Hometown: Honolulu, HI
Fun Fact: My cat and dog are both named Max
Motto: Thinking will not overcome fear but action will.

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PRE-HEALTH PEER ADVISOR

Sina Omura

Degree: B.S. in Molecular Cell Biology
Expected Graduation: Spring 2024
Hometown: Aiea, HI
Fun Fact: My travel goal is the visit as many countries as I can that end in "-land"
Motto: Will this matter a year from now?

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PRE-LAW ADVISOR

Victoria Shiraki

Degree: J.D. Candidate 
Expected Graduation: Spring 2025
Hometown: Orange Park, FL
Fun Fact: My most listened to song so far in the year 2023 is Fireplace Crackling, Pt. 1 by Nature Helps You Sleep.
Motto: Fortune favors the bold!

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PRE-HEALTH PEER ADVISOR

Vinny Langit

Degree: B.S in Biology
Expected Graduation: Spring 2026
Hometown: Honolulu, HI
Fun Fact: I enjoy cooking
Motto: It's only after you've stepped out of your comfort zone that you begin to see change. 

Mission

Our mission is to guide students in discovering their paths in life and in transforming their professional dreams into reality.

Service Overview

The Pre-Health/Pre-Law Advising Center (PAC) is a walk-in resource center for students interested in lawmedicine, or the health sciences (dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, physician assistant, occupational therapy, physical therapy, etc.). PAC also provides the following services:

Values

PAC operates within the following values:

  • Health and law professions are open to everyone with the desire, aptitude, and motivation to pursue them.
  • Career choice is one of the most important decisions one can make in life and often defines one’s niche in society; it is critical that students choose carefully and wisely.
  • Students choose their own paths and make their own decisions.
  • To make good decisions, students need accurate, up-to-date, and unbiased information.
  • When making decisions, students benefit from sympathetic but honest guidance and from being able to discuss their options with nonjudgmental peers.

Student Outcomes

PAC students can:

  • Describe the eight steps to professional school” and what they need to do for each step.
  • List engagement opportunities available at UHM.
  • Create an accurate academic plan that includes:
    • application timeline,
    • prerequisite courses,
    • career-related activities,
    • general education requirements,
    • major requirements, and
    • minimum credit requirements.
  • Create a curriculum vitae/résumé.
  • Use appropriate resources to research and accomplish the eight steps.
  • Engage in self-evaluation in light of career goals.