Are you transferring to UHM from a school outside the University of Hawai‘i System? If so, find your advising office on our Mānoa Advising Guide.
Aloha! My name is Lauren Prepose-Forsen and I am committed to helping students achieve their educational goals! I am dedicated to higher education and promoting student success in all areas of life. I believe education is a catalyst for future opportunities in life and encourage life-long learning. As a member of an educational community, I do my best to promote equity, accountability, and integrity.
I received my BA in Psychology, MA in Counseling, and EdD in Education. I've been very blessed in my career and have had the opportunity to hold several different positions as a High School Dean and Counselor, Academic Advisor with UH Manoa, Project Manager for UH Hilo, Veteran Student Counselor/Coordinator for Honolulu Community College, and currently as a Transfer Specialist with UH Manoa.
When I am not working I enjoy spending time with my family, hiking, and making memories through new experiences.
I look forward to meeting you!
lprepose@hawaii.edu
Lauren works with students from the following campuses:
Kapi‘olani CC
808-734-9596
Ilima 104
Kaua‘i CC
Windward CC
808-235-7464
Akoakoa 232A
Under "Specialized Academic Services" click on "Transfer to Manoa (Lauren)"
Aloha! My name is Melissa Jones. I am a strong advocate of higher education and my career has been dedicated to helping students achieve their academic goals. I am here to support, guide and encourage you throughout your transfer pathway!
I received my BA in Family and Human Services from the University of Oregon and my MEd. in Educational Administration from the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa. I have spent my professional career in higher education and am dedicated to the field of education. I come from a family of educators and feel that it’s my calling to help students succeed! My favorite part about my job is working with students and learning about their passions and goals.
In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family including our dog, Kaipo. My son keeps me busy chasing Pokémon and at home I enjoy spending time in our garden and working on house renovation projects with my husband!
I look forward to meeting you!
sauceda@hawaii.edu
Melissa works with students from the following campuses:
Hawai‘i CC
Honolulu CC
Leeward CC
808-455-0523
Leeward CC
Student Services Counseling Office, DH-D A101A
Maui College
Under "Specialized Academic Services" click on "Transfer to Manoa (Melissa)"