Check out our program handbook for a rundown of our values, services, organizational leadership, and everything you need to make the most of your participation in Kūlia.
Meet Our Team
Kūlia College Pathways is staffed by student volunteers who attend or graduated from colleges across the nation. Meet board members who make this program possible.
Shwe Win
Founder
A recent graduate of Harvard College, studying Neuroscience and a proud Hilo High alum. Although originally from Myanmar, she considers the Big Island as her home. In her free time, she loves cafe-hopping around Cambridge, running along the Charles River, and traveling with friends on Harvard’s dime!
Damien Chang
Founder
A recent graduate of Harvard College studying Government and Chemistry. From Honolulu, HI, he is a proud graduate of McKinley High. He would love to learn other languages, but isn’t very good at any, currently struggling with French and Japanese. Ask me about extracurriculars, time management and organization, reading effectively, and enrichment/resources.
Anela Ramos
Board Member
A 2024 graduate of Georgetown University and majored in Human Science. She believes her education has been the most valuable gift she has received and is committed to paying it forward. Currently residing in Washington, D.C., she loves visiting the Smithsonians and getting KBBQ/hot pot with friends.
Amira Fisher
Board Member
A recent graduate of Georgetown University, studying Government and Sociology. She is now working full-time as a consultant in Washington DC. A proud alumna of Aiea High School, she graduated in 2020 and was born and raised in Aiea, Hawaii. You’ll often find Amira traveling and enjoying ono food!
Jade Ishimine
Board Member
A recent graduate of the University of Oregon with a B.S. in Business Administration. Born and raised in Hilo, she is a proud graduate of Waiākea High School. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis and reading.
Sophia Kato
Board Member
A sophomore at Boston University studying biology, and women and gender studies. Born and raised on Maui and a Maui High alum. She enjoys night runs, pumpkin spiced iced coffee, and thrifting in Boston. Ask me about app essays, research, & east coast life.
