New Student Orientation Staff

Erik Kinne
Customer Service Associate
Hometown Honolulu, HI
Major(s) Political Science
Year in School Senior
Words of Wisdom Do your best and shine bright like a diamond.
Favorite college moment Tailgating. I just love the overall experience. Everyone is having a good time, good food, good crowd.
Most embarrassing college moment I was walking down the campus center stairs holding a hot venti coffee from starbucks. I slipped off the top step and fell all the way down on my back, splashing my own face with the hot coffee. It was very hot coffee and it was very public.
Favorite place to relax My bed because I can lay down in ways that I would never do publicly.
Place where you would like to go on vacation to All over the world really.
What song(s) fires you up? "Taking Care of Business" - Bachman Turner
Sarah Mark
Customer Service Associate
Hometown Hawaii Kai, HI
Major(s) English
Year in School Senior
Words of Wisdom Nothing good happens after 2 a.m.
Why did you decide to attend UH-Manoa? The people, atmosphere, location, cost, environment, convenience, opportunities... to name a few.
Most embarrassing college moment It's really hard to apologize to your professor for being 15 minutes late when you have a Starbucks coffee in your hand.
What song(s) fires you up? 500 miles - The Proclaimers
Any other quirky facts about you I have a serious fear of pidgeons. And Flo the Progressive Insurance girl
Martin Deabler
Programming Associate
Hometown Kaimuki, HI
Major(s) Accounting and Economics
Year in School Senior
Words of Wisdom It's very important to get integrated into the campus community. Get involved and explore all the areas UHM has to offer.
Why did you decide to attend UH-Manoa? I love where I live. Hawaii is my home and here's the place I want to be.
Most embarrassing college moment I make it a point to find something embarrassing to do every day of my life. It makes the world a more funny/interesting place to live in.
Favorite place to eat on campus My go to place is the Campus Center Food Court. They have an amazing selection of plate lunches, pasta, salads, sandwiches, sushi, etc. My favorite thing to eat is there Beef Stew.
Favorite place to go have fun Believe it or not, my favorite place to go have fun is the SLD office. We have an amazing/unique group of individuals which translates into exciting adventures, funny stories and interactive engagement.
Place where you would like to go on vacation to Kona, on the Big Island is my favorite place to go on vacation. It's like my second home.
What song(s) fires you up? Listen to the music - The Doobie Brothers
What cartoon character do you relate to the most? Coach McGuirk from Home Movies
Any other quirky facts about you I'm a guy with a huge brain in a ripped body :o
LeeArron Hughes
Programming Associate
Hometown Wasilla, AK
Major(s) Nursing
Year in School Senior
Words of Wisdom Don't be afraid to ask for help.
Why did you decide to attend UH-Manoa? I had always wanted to live in Hawaii, when I got the chance I took it.
Favorite college moment Getting into nursing school, best feeling of accomplishment ever.
Favorite place to relax The gym
Place where you would like to go on vacation to New Zealand, because it looks beautiful!
What cartoon character do you relate to the most? Tom and Jerry, haha constantly a game of cat and mouse, that's how I feel like my life is right now!
Any other quirky facts about you My name is originally spelled Lee Aaron, I am named after a Canadian heavy metal rock singer. She was famous in the 80's, most popular for her song "Metal Queen." True story, google it!
Alycia Kiyabu
Programming Associate
Hometown Paukukalo, Wailuku (Maui)
Major(s) Psychology
Year in School Graduate Student
Words of Wisdom Embrace the uncomfortable and seek out the new! This is your time to flourish
Favorite college moment The little moments in between the grand ones: eating lunch with friends, late night study sessions, "talking story" in the office.
Favorite place to eat on campus In the NSO office ... get Air Conditioning
Favorite place to go have fun Hawaiian Brians; I like to play pool/billiards
Place where you would like to go on vacation to Singapore
What cartoon character do you relate to the most? Mulan
Any other quirky facts about you My last name means "happy warrior" according to my Okinawan grandmother (^^)
Tomani Kamiko
Web Designer
Hometown Kaneohe, HI
Major(s) Marketing
Year in School Senior
Words of Wisdom Try to be better than good enough.
Favorite college moment It wouldn't be fair to pick just one. But Every Friday a new favorite moment happens.
Favorite place to go have fun BaLe
Favorite snack Kim Chee. And no that's not weird.
Place where you would like to go on vacation to I would like to take an RV road trip across America. My guaranteed stops would be:
-the beautiful redwood forests of Washington
-Montana to mine Sapphire
-Vegas! For Vegas...
-Bourbon Street for a good time
-Philadelphia for the great E-A-G-L-E-S
-New York, New York. Big City of Dreams.
What cartoon character do you relate to the most? Max Goof