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Our Transition Specialists support KSK Alumni across various stages of their postsecondary journey<\/strong>, from planning their next step after high school to building long-term educational and career success. To provide focused, pathway relavent support, our team is structured into two specialized roles: 13\u201314 Transition Specialists and 15+ Transition Specialists<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kaipo Chong<\/a><\/strong>
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Malia Chong-Gossert<\/a><\/strong>
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Ke\u02bbalohi Day<\/a><\/strong>
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Derrick Kang<\/a><\/strong>
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Tasha Kawamata Ryan<\/a><\/strong>
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Shara Mahoe<\/a><\/strong>
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Anu Tufuga<\/strong><\/a>
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Justin Wells<\/a><\/strong>
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Our Transition Specialists support KSK Alumni across various stages of their postsecondary journey, from planning their next step after high school to building long-term educational and career success. To provide focused, pathway relavent support, our team is structured into two specialized roles: 13\u201314 Transition Specialists and 15+ Transition Specialists. Together, these roles ensure KSK Alumni …<\/p>\n

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