Mark Chung

PhD Candidate, University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa

Mark Chung is a PhD candidate at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s American Studies department, with focuses on trans-Pacific cultural exchange, Third World Studies, and diasporic studies. As an undergraduate, Mark’s work in and beyond the classroom focused on building bridges and networks of resistance across historically marginalized communities. Prior to NHLC, Mark served as a student leader of the Yale Asian American Cultural Center and intern at OCA – Asian Pacific American Advocates. Mark is honored to be joining the NHLC team, where he hopes to further cultivate his ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and engage in efforts to uplift the lāhui.

Loren Grandelli

University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, Class of 2027

Loren Grandelli is originally from New York City and is a rising second-year student at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. Before law school, she worked with Quechua communities in Peru to support sustainable tourism initiatives led by Quechua women. This experience sparked her interest in Indigenous rights law, particularly in protecting traditional and customary practices and advancing environmental and resource protections. She is honored to learn from the incredible team at NHLC and could not imagine a better place to begin her legal career.  

Addie Ho

University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, Class of 2027

Adeline Ho is a rising second-year student at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, many of her academic interests lie in the realm of entertainment and content production. Prior to enrolling in law school, she studied Communications at the University of California, San Diego with a specialization in media production and media studies. She has worked on multiple creative projects, from documentaries to online livestreaming. As of now, Adeline is interested in intellectual property and contracts law, but is excited to explore various avenues of the law.

Sumin Kim

University of Hawaiʻi Richardson School of Law

Sumin Kim is currently a law student at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Richardson School of Law where is currently studying law rooted in art, advocacy, and a deep love for community-driven justice. Sumin was born in South Korea and raised in Southern California and Chicago, Illinois. Sumin is honored to work as a legal intern this summer at NHLC to support efforts that protect Native Hawaiian rights and care for ʻāina with intention and respect.

Kea Cabaniero

Amherst College

Kea is a Kānaka Maoli rising Senior at Amherst College, double-majoring in Political Science and Environmental Studies. Hailing from Maunalua, Oʻahu, Kea has dedicated his work to the ʻāina. At Amherst College, he has conducted research in Indigenous politics and co-authored amicus briefs with the Political Science Department in support of Indigenous Kichwa communities’ efforts to defend their water rights in Ecuador and fight mining on their land. This past semester, he studied at the University of Auckland in Aotearoa, focusing on Sustainability and Pacific Island Studies. He hopes to bring what he has learned to NHLC this summer.

Chloe Devere

University of California Santa Barbara

Chloe Devere was raised in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi and is currently an undergraduate student at the University of California, Santa Barbara double majoring in Political Science and Environmental Studies. Chloe has interned for both state and federal legislators and recently started doing research on identity politics in Hawaiʻi. This research is what intrigued Chloe to volunteer for NHLC and she is excited to learn about how legal strategies can be utilized to expand the rights of Native Hawaiians.  

Baylee Goeas Galdeira

University of Hawaiʻi – Hilo

Baylee Goeas Galdeira is from Kāneohe, Oʻahu, and graduated from ʻIolani School. Baylee is currently attending the University of Hawaiʻi Hilo where she is majoring in Political Science and minoring in Hawaiian Studies! Baylee is passionate about advocating for the betterment of Hawaiian culture, the people and ʻāina; as well as working to perpetuate ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi in everyday life. With aspirations to pursue a career in law, Baylee is eager to gain experience that will help to advocate for the future of Hawaiʻi and the growing lāhui.

Jonathan Kim

Santa Clara University

Jonathan Kim is from Honolulu, Oʻahu, and graduated from Punahou High School. Jonathan is currently attending Santa Clara University where he is double majoring in Political Science and Anthropology. Jonathan’s academic interests lie in Native and environmental law, as well as the stories and cultures of diverse communities. Learning about people and where they come from is something Jonathan is deeply passionate about. Being a part of the NHLC ʻohana provides Jonathan with the opportunity to explore his interests while pursuing goals that are genuinely important to him.

Carly LaFerriere

Flagler College

Carly LaFerriere is originally from Massachusetts, and is currently attending Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida where she is graduating this spring with a major in Economics and minor in Law. Carly is a part of the college’s Lacrosse team and is pursuing both her career interest in law and passion for lacrosse this fall at the University of Nottingham in Nottingham, England. Carly is passionate about becoming an attorney and being a legal advocate for others, and cannot wait to become a part of the NHLC Huʻeaʻo Summer Internship Program.

Riley Ng

Whitworth University

Riley Ng is from Kāneʻohe, Hawaiʻi and is currently an undergraduate student at Whitworth University. Riley is majoring in International Relations with an emphasis in Political Science on the Pre-law track. Additionally, she plays varsity soccer for the university.

Zion Vaoifi

Gonzaga University

Zion Vaoifi was born and raised in Mililani and attended Kamehameha Schools Kapālama. Currently, Zion is a college student at Gonzaga University studying Political Science. While at Gonzaga, Zion serves as a board member and president for the university Hawaiʻi Pacific Islander Club and has spent three years working within the university Unity Multicultural Educational Center. In his spare time, Zion worked with the Pacific Islander Community Association of Washington as a Pasifika Youth Council Member, representing the Native Hawaiian community in Spokane and fostering dialogue around Pacific Islander Youth Activism.