Lunalilo scholars program
Alaka`i Peer Mentors
Christine "Tina" Atonio
Hi my name is Tina. This is my second year at KCC. I am majoring in emergency medical technician (EMT) and liberal arts. My dream is to become a Paramedic in Hawaii.
- "If I could eat one food forever" it would have to be pisupo. I love cornbeef and spaghetti!
- "If I could be any animal" it would be a sloth cause all they do is hang around and eat.
- "If I could have any animal that was the size of my hand it would be" a whale shark because they're gentle giants.
Major: Nursing
Email: catonio@hawaii.edu
Sydney Burgher
My name is Sydney and this is my third year as a Lunalilo Peer Mentor. I am currently at Kapiʻolani Community College finishing up my Math courses as well as attending the College Of Education at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa, studying Secondary Education with a concentration in Mathematics. I love to help people, so if you guys need help, I got you!
Fun Fact: If I could have any animal as a pet the size of my hand, I would have a WHALE SHARK, like from Finding Dory!
Major: Education
Email: sburgher@hawaii.edu
Kapilialoha Kidder
My name is Kapili and this is my fourth year as a Lunalilo Peer Mentor. I currently attend the Shidler College of Business at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, studying Marketing and Human Resource Management. I'm very excited to get to know all of you this school year and to help you guys out in any way that I can! Lunalilo has provided me with a lifetime of opportunities and through it, I've met people who I consider family; my hope is that all of you can find the same.
Fun fact: If I had a million dollars, I would put myself through the rest of college and use the rest of the money for my younger siblings to go to a good school, and eventually college. If you see me around, please say hello!
Major: Business
Email: kkkidder@hawaii.edu
Josiah Osullivan
Aloha mai! My name is Josiah O'Sullivan and I am in my third year at KCC. I am majoring in Hawaiian Studies and I plan to transfer to UH Manoa to get my Bachelors in Hawaiian Studies. If I had a million dollars, I would buy an airplane and take all my friends and family on a trip around the world.
Major: Hawaiian Studies
Email: josulli@hawaii.edu
Mikayla Shankles
Aloha! My name is Mikayla and this is my third year as a Lunalilo peer mentor. I am currently attending KCC but graduating in the fall with my ASNS in pre-engineering. I plan to attend UH Manoa and obtain my BS in Electrical Engineering-Systems. I plan to work on creating a greener future by working alongside HECO or along the Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative to get Hawaii off of fossil fuels.
Fun Fact: If I could do anything without failing I'd do the impossible! Finish my degree path.
Major: Electrical Engineering
Email: mavs@hawaii.edu
Zane Williams
Aloha! My name is Zane and this is my third year here at KCC! I am striving to be a high school Marine Biology teacher, hopefully somewhere here on this island! I also love music and if I could teach that too then I would! The one place that relaxes me the most when I need to study is the scholars den in the back of Kīkaha ʻo Laeʻahi.
Major: Liberal Arts
Email: henry25@hawaii.edu
Ho`opa`a Peer Mentors
Leslee "Les" Aki
Aloha guys, I am originally from the island of Kaua'i. I graduated from Kapa'a High School in 2016. I enjoy playing my guitar, exercising, hiking, and anything outdoors. I am a Liberal Arts major with the goal of getting into the Physical Therapist Assistant Program, and one of my favorite quotes is "If you never ask, the answer will always be NO."
Major: Liberal Arts
Email: laki808@hawaii.edu
Ambrosia Kaleo
Hi, my name is Ambrosia-Ariana Kaleo, mostly known as Ambrosia, I am in my second year of college here at Kapi'olani Community College and I graduated from Kailua High School in 2018. I love going to the beach, hanging out with friends, sleeping, and eating. I was born and raised in Waimanalo on O'ahu and I love the color red. I am a Liberal Arts major with a focus in Psychology. If I could have any animal as a pet it would be a German Shepherd or Husky dog because I love how they are not too big and not too small and I feel these two breeds of dogs are the best
Major: Liberal Arts focus in Psychology
Email: akaleo2@hawaii.edu
Tia Kukahiko
Aloha my name is Tia Kukahiko, and this is my second year at KCC. I am a liberal arts major, and I am currently finishing up my prerequisites to get into the Radiologic Technology program. If I had a superpower, my power would be teleportation so I can travel the world without paying.
Major: Liberal Arts
Email: tialk@hawaii.edu
Jacroy Nagato
Aloha, my name is Jacroy Nagato and I live in the Nu’uanu area. I am majoring in Hospitality and Tourism. I graduated from Roosevelt high school in 2019 and this is my second year at KCC. A hobby of mine is playing video games. If I could have any animal as a pet it would be a shark because I like sharks.
Major: Liberal Arts
Email: jacroyn@hawaii.edu