How do I schedule a meeting with my Transition Specialist?
When you were a student at Kamehameha Schools, you were assigned by last name, but with Kekoʻokoʻoapauahi, your region or path (like where your college is located or the military) determines your assigned Transi. Find your color on the map or kuleana and book a 1:1 session through calendly. Mahalo!
13-14 TS Regions
Years 1–2: The Initial Transition from High School
Our 13–14 Transition Specialists support students immediately after high school graduation. For the first two years, this team focuses on helping students explore options, make informed decisions, and develop a strong postsecondary plan.
Anu Tufuga
13-14 Transition Specialist
Regions: UH Mānoa A-J, BYU System of Schools, Utah, Nevada, Religious Missions
International: Australia and New Zealand
Kaipo Chong
13-14 Transition Specialist
Regions: UH Community Colleges (except Hawaiʻi CC), UH West Oʻahu, Apprenticeships, Military, Workforce, and Undecided
Justin Wells
13-14 Transition Specialist
Regions: UH Mānoa O-Z, California
Monica Lum
13-14 Transition Specialist
Regions: Chaminade University, HPU, UH Mānoa (K-N), and East Coast
International: China, Ireland, Japan, United Kingdrom, and South Korea
Shara Mahoe
13-14 Transition Specialist
Regions: UH Hilo, Hawaiʻi Community College, Arizona, Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin
Derrick Kang
13-14 Transition Specialist
Regions: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming
15+ TS Team Regions
Years 3–6: Strengthening and Sustaining Postsecondary Success
Beginning in year three after high school graduation, KSK Alumni transition to working with our 15+ Transition Specialists, who continue supporting them for years 3 through 6 of the program. This team focuses on helping students carry out, refine, and stay on track with the plans they developed earlier.
Malia Chong-Gossert
15+ Transition Specialist
Regions: HPU, Alaska, California Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming
Keʻalohi Day
15+ Transition Specialist
Regions: BYU System, UH Community Colleges, UH Hilo, UH West Oʻahu, UH Mānoa A-Z (c/o 2022) UH Mānoa A-K (c/o 2023), Utah, and Nevada
Tasha Kawamata Ryan
15+ Transition Specialist
Regions: Chaminade University, UH Mānoa L-Z (c/o 2023) East Coast, and Middle America
Other Kuleana
- Workforce, Apprenticeships, and Military: Kaipo Chong
- Gap: Monica Lum
- Missions: Anu Tufuga