{"id":368,"date":"2023-01-20T18:48:11","date_gmt":"2023-01-20T18:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogsksbeedu.wpenginepowered.com\/kskimuakoa\/?page_id=368"},"modified":"2026-04-03T01:25:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T01:25:36","slug":"justin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.ksbe.edu\/kskkekookoo\/about\/meet-the-team\/justin\/","title":{"rendered":"Justin Wells"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Justin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My journey as both a student and professional has shown me the transformative power of higher education in enabling me to better serve my community and \u2018ohana. Education builds the pathways needed to ensure representation in spaces where critical decisions are made. While completing my Master\u2019s degree at Pepperdine, I also worked in the Office of Admission, where I had the privilege of advocating for and guiding students pursuing their educational goals. As an indigenous Chamoru, I am committed to promoting achievement, knowledge, and success across the Pacific. It is an honor to serve Kamehameha Schools and contribute to the legacy of Ke Ali\u2019i Pauahi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Region: California and University of M\u0101noa (O-Z)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Educational Background:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>B.A. \u2013 Psychology, California State University, San Bernardino<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>M.S. \u2013 Organizational Leadership and Learning, Pepperdine University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Toto, Guam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Favorite Food:<\/strong> Steak and Rice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Random Fact:<\/strong> I was born in the president\u2019s hospital, Walter Reed Medical Center, in Bethesda, Maryland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best tip for postsecondary success:<\/strong> Be courageous enough to explore new places and meet new people. Carry integrity in all you do and stay true to your purpose. Embrace the world around you, staying open to change and the opportunities it brings. Even when challenges arise, lean on those who support you. Remember, the journey matters more than the destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-ast-global-color-5-color has-ast-global-color-1-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color\">Contact Information<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-5-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Phone: (808) 842-8264<br>Email: juwells@ksbe.edu<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-ast-global-color-1-color has-ast-global-color-5-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/juwells-ksbe\/30min\"><strong>Schedule an Appointment with J<\/strong>ustin Wells<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Justin My journey as both a student and professional has shown me the transformative power of higher education in enabling me to better serve my community and \u2018ohana. Education builds the pathways needed to ensure representation in spaces where critical decisions are made. 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