News Producer
About Jennifer
Call me Jenn.
I consider myself lucky enough to grow up on Oʻahu. There's nothing like waking up to Mt. Kaʻala in the distance with the rain pattering on the window sill.
I’m a proud graduate of Leilehua High School and the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa with bachelor degrees in Journalism and English, and a minor in Political Science.
'Bend your knees! Sway your hips!"
I've danced hula for practically my whole life. It's one of my great joys.
"Bend your knees! Sway your hips! Minoʻaka! (smile)," my kumu (teacher) yelled.
She always reminded me to dance with my heart.
In a way, dancing is an extension of what I love to do — tell stories.
An amateur hiker.
Pre-pandemic you would find me at coffee shops and malls... Not anymore! I've grown to love hiking and the great outdoors.
This hike was on Waiheʻe, Maui.
The view was incredible!
Foodies, unite!
There's nothing I love more than food!
Squid lūʻau, sashimi, yakiniku... you name it! There are too many dishes to taste and not enough of me to try it all.
My favorite food is the dish in front of me.
A thirst for adventure.
California's Disneyland and the Chicago Bean are cool and all, but have you been to Seattle or Maui? They're my absolute favorite places to explore.
My bucket list destination? London.
Borahae, ARMY!
I am official member of Bangtan Sonyeondan's fan club! Known these days as BTS, the 7-member Korean pop group is one of my favorite things to talk about.
My bias (favorite member) is Seokjin.
A passion for producing.
There’s no greater honor or responsibility than sharing stories in and about my community. Journalism's impact is expansive. It is really is the first draft history and has the ability to spark dialogue that invokes change. Great stories can warm hearts and inspire a community to contribute to causes in their backyards. Every day is a new challenge with another story just waiting to be told.