A selection of some of my most recent and relevant experiences in art, education, and nature.
Presentations and Workshop Experience
Manoa Heritage Center ∙ Honolulu, HI ∙ Summer 2023 – present
Led nature journaling workshops.
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
Hawaiʻi Audubon Society ∙ Outreach and Education ∙ Oahu ∙ Spring 2023 – Spring 2024
Gave presentations which provide information about native birds how to draw them for local schools and organizations. Helped with outreach events at festivals and online marketing.
Hongwanji Mission School ∙ Honolulu, HI ∙ Fall 2022 – Spring 2024
Lead an after school maker space and art workshop program, and taught nature STEAM summer school class that integrated nature journaling and connected with local environmental non-profits.
Junior Nature Journalers Club ∙ Oahu ∙ 2020 – 2024
Designed and taught 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 ∙ 2018-2019 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 Summer 2024
Self-publishing a book of poetry and essays about family life, nature connection, mental health, and finding your place in the world.
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 and student work 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). Current chair of the Parks & Recreation Committee. Active member of the Water Quality and Transportation Committees.
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
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
Assorted art classes
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 Foundation