Education 
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&#149; Ph.D. in Political Science, UH Manoa, awarded with distinction (2013)
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&#149; PBSCE-SS, University of Hawaii at Manoa (2000)
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&#149; Ph.D. program in Chinese History, University of California at Los Angeles (1992-1995)
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&#149; Fulbright Scholar, University of Helsinki, Finland (1990-1992)
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&#149; B.A. with Honors Political Science and East Asian Studies, (1986-1990) 
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Work Experience 
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&#149; Secretary-Treasurer, Hawaii State Teachers Association (2015-2018)
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&#149; Social Studies Teacher, Mililani High School (2004-2016)
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&#149; Teacher, Kapolei Middle School, Kapolei (2002-2004)
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&#149; Teacher, Highlands Intermediate School, Pearl City (2001-2002)
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&#149; Service Industry Management (1998-2000)
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&#149; Teaching Assistant, University of California at Los Angeles (1994-1995)
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&#149; Visiting Lecturer, University of Helsinki, Finland (1991-1992)