A selection of some of my experiences in art, education, and nature.
Presentations and Workshop Experience
Manoa Heritage Center ∙ Honolulu, HI ∙ Summer 2023 – present
Leading nature journaling workshops for the community.
Hongwanji Mission School ∙ Honolulu, HI ∙ Fall 2024 – Spring 2025
Teaching an after school nature journaling program for students in grades 3-6.
Icky Love Art Loft ∙ Kailua, HI ∙ August 2024
A introduction lesson on nature journaling flowers, which included illustration techniques as well as hands on dissection and investigation of local flowers.
STEMS^2 ∙ Honolulu, HI ∙ June 2023, July 2024
Introduced nature journaling and provided one-on-one support for masters students in STEMS^2, a UH College of Education Curriculum Studies program.
AAUW ∙ Kailua, HI ∙ April 2024
A presentation about how birdwatching and nature journaling can teach us to more mindfully through our days – aware and awake to the present moment.
Hawaiʻi Audubon Society ∙ Outreach and Education ∙ Oahu ∙ Spring 2023 – Spring 2024
Gave presentations on native birds how to draw them for local schools and organizations. Led nature journaling focused bird walks. Helped with outreach events at festivals and online marketing.
Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference ∙ Online ∙ September 2023
Presented a class on the “World of Whimsy” to a large international audience, on how to include imagination in your nature journal, and how to unlock the inner child within all of us.
Ben Franklin Crafts ∙ Kailua, HI ∙ June 2023
Workshop on how to draw and paint flowers from life using pencils, pens, and watercolors.
Bishop Museum ∙ Honolulu, HI ∙ Feb 10, 2023
Art and journaling workshop presented on the topic “Hidden Biodiversity and Taxonomy” at an After Hours event at the museum.
Keiki & Plow ∙ Moanalua, HI ∙ Fall 2022
Workshops on nature art and the water cycle.
Professional Experience
Hawaii Nature Journal Club ∙ Fall 2024
Created a website to promote nature journaling and connect nature journalers across the aloha state, with a commitment to sharing and promoting nature connection and education that reflects the diversity and love of our islands.
Hongwanji Mission School ∙ Honolulu, HI ∙ Fall 2022 – Spring 2024
Led an after school maker space program during the school year. Taught nature-themed summer school class that integrated nature journaling with STEM projects, and connected students with local environmental non-profits and researchers.
Junior Nature Journalers Club ∙ Oahu ∙ 2020 – 2022
Designed and taught free and low-cost lessons in art, nature journaling, and outdoor connection to K-12 students and homeschool families, both online and in person.
Mokapu Elementary ∙ Kailua, HI ∙ 2019-2020 School year
K-3 Art teacher
KidzArt ∙ Kailua, HI ∙ 2017-2018 School year
Certified after-school instructor
Maunawili Elementary ∙ Kailua, HI ∙ Spring 2017
K-6 Art teacher
Parents for Public Schools – Hawaii ∙ Oahu ∙ 2015
Communications Coordinator
Pearl City Foundation ∙ Momilani Community Center ∙ Summer 2010
Summer Fun art & field teacher
Hawaii DOE Schools ∙ Oahu ∙ 2009 – 2011
Substitute teacher and paraprofessional tutor
Art Exhibitions and Publications
What Remains ∙ Coming Fall 2024
Self-publishing a book of poetry and essays about family life, nature connection, mental health, and finding your place in the world.
Learn more and order a copy.
June and Moon Publishing
Illustrated and self-published three different children’s books for sale online.
Treehouse Co-working ∙ Kailua, HI ∙ June 2021
Original watercolor artwork presented alongside a collaborative art project.
Morning Brew Kaka’ako ∙ Kailua, HI ∙ January-March 2020
Framed original watercolor paintings and prints on display.
Memberships and Service
Kailua Neighborhood Board ∙ Kailua, HI ∙ August 2022 – present
Elected Member (volunteer position). Active member of the Water Quality committee.
Clean Waters Kailua ∙ Kailua, HI ∙ 2022 – present
Co-founder of an organization dedicated to providing educational volunteer events with community partners to raise awareness about water issues.
Hālau Mōhala ʻIlima ∙ Kailua, HI ∙ 2007 – present
Hula dancer and Hawaiian cultural practitioner.
Kailua Hawaiian Civic Club ∙ Kailua, HI ∙ 2015 – present
Member and volunteer.
Training and Education
Institute for WildMed ∙ Online ∙ Summer 2024
CPR and First Aid certification.
Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Educator Program ∙ Online ∙ Fall 2023 – present
Advisory Committee Member and participant.
Nature Journaling Educator’s Forum ∙ Online ∙ Fall 2021 – present
Participant and presenter for weekly dynamic conversations on the joys and challenges of being a nature journaling educator. (View full playlist or view the lesson I led on self care)
Waihona Educational cohort with Kamehameha Schools ∙ Online ∙ Fall 2021
Met with other educators to support creation of Hawaiian based curriculum for the online Waihona database.
Honolulu Museum of Art School ∙ Honolulu, HI ∙ 2016 – 2018
Classes in watercolor, acrylics, and drawing.
Kaulunani ∙ Kailua, HI ∙ summer 2016
Citizen Forester Training
ARTS FIRST · Honolulu, HI · 2010, 2019
Professional Development for Teaching Artists
Virginia Tech ∙ Blacksburg, VA ∙ graduated May 2005, cum laude
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Design
Other Volunteer Experience
Healthy Climate Communities
Malama Maunalua
Hui o Ko’olaupoko
Pacific Rim Conservation