Reynold Kajiwara

Undergraduate Academic Advisor

My name is Reynold and I’m an Academic Advisor for the College of Natural Sciences! I was born and raised here on O’ahu and grew up in Waipahu.

I received my Bachelor’s of Arts in Japanese and Second Language Studies here at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. While in college, I participated in the UHM Study Abroad Center’s Year in Japan Program, was the President of the UHM Japanese Culture Club, and a Student Interchanger.

After graduating, I spent a year and a half working as an Academic Program Assistant and ESL instructor for a local English Language School which housed many students from across the world. Before joining the NatSci Advising team, I worked as an Express Academic Advisor for the UHM Advising Center for the Colleges of Arts & Humanities and Languages, Linguistics, and Literature.

I’m excited to work with you to make your experience at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa impactful, meaningful, and relevant to your academic/professional goals!

To schedule an appointment, log into your STAR Balance account.

Address: 2425 Campus Road, Sinclair 301, Honolulu, 96822

Room: Sinclair 301

Solimar Carrasquillo Ho

Undergraduate Academic Advisor

Hi everyone! My name is Solimar which means sun and ocean in Spanish! I spent my younger childhood years living on Oʻahu, before my family moved to Fayetteville, North Carolina. I moved back to Oahu to attend the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa to pursue a Bachelor’s of Science in Marine Biology. I’ve had the luxury of working with NOAA’s Marine Turtle Biology and Assessment Program with primarily green sea turtles where I helped injured and sick sea turtles. There I conducted my undergraduate research on dietary preferences in green turtles focusing on algal species.

I am excited to work with you and guide you through your journey at the university!

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Address: 2425 Campus Road, Sinclair 301, Honolulu, 96822

Room: Sinclair 301

Maria McCormick

Undergraduate Academic Advisor

Hello! My name is Maria.

I was born in Hawaiʻi and call Waianae home. I previously attended Portland State University where I earned a BA in English and worked as a peer mentor for a retention program serving underrepresented, first generation students. In that role I found a passion for supporting students through higher education.

After graduating, I came back to Hawaiʻi and completed an M.Ed program in Educational Administration at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Before joining the College of Natural Sciences, I worked as a research assistant for the College of Education and as an undergraduate advisor for the Economics department here at UH.

I am excited to work together to make the most of your time at UH and address your unique strengths, needs, and interests!

To schedule an appointment, log in to your Star Balance account.

Address: 2425 Campus Road, Sinclair 301, Honolulu, 96822

Room: Sinclair 301

Max Lee, MA

Undergraduate Academic Advisor

Study Abroad Advisor

Hello! I joined the College of Natural Sciences team in June 2018, but I’ve been an advisor at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Study Abroad Center since 1997. I received a double BA in Japanese and French, and an MA in French language and literature, both from UHM. While a student I studied in Germany, Argentina and France. Besides English, I speak Japanese, French, Spanish and German, at various levels. The skills I learned while navigating different languages and cultures still serve me professionally and personally.

I encourage all students to consider participating in a study abroad program while at UHM. It doesn’t have to delay graduation and can be a truly fulfilling experience.

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Address: 2425 Campus Road, Sinclair 301, Honolulu, 96822

Room: Sinclair 301

Sherylynne Andrada

Mānoa Peer Advisor

Hello, my name is Sherylynne. I advise the freshmen with less than 30 earned credits in the following majors:
Astronomy, Astrophysics, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Information and Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Physics

I am a current student pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science in Biology and a minor in the Philippine Language and Literature: Ilokano. I am very interested in healthcare, culture, and guiding students towards their aspirations. I also enjoy getting to meet new people and helping them prepare for what their future holds so I am excited to meet and advise you!

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Address: 2425 Campus Road, Sinclair 301, Honolulu, 96822

Room: Sinclair 301

Pamela Toh

Manoa Peer Advisor

Hello, my name is Pamela. I advise freshmen with less than 30 earned credits.

I was born and raised in Singapore and educated in Dubai. I moved to Oʻahu in 2016 and am currently pursuing concurrent Bachelor of Science degrees in Psychology and Biochemistry as well as minors in Mathematics and Microbiology. My educational passions lie in neuroscience and I hope to one day contribute to our understanding of its many complexities. I believe that higher education provides a valuable opportunity to build perspectives that can greatly enrich our perception of the worlds around and within us. There is always more to be learned than we realize and I am eager to help optimize your university experience to your priorities.

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Address: 2425 Campus Road, Sinclair 301, Honolulu, 96822

Room: Sinclair 301

Jane Teneza

Manoa Peer Advisor

Hello! My name is Jane. I advise freshmen with less than 30 earned credits.

I am a current senior pursing a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a minor in Philippine Language and Literature: Ilokano. I hope to one day pursue a career in the medical field as a physician in Family Medicine or Pediatrics. As a Mānoa Peer Advisor, I hope to be an asset to my fellow peers. I want to assist them in having an easier transition into the college scene and staying on track with their educational goals, so I look forward to meeting you!

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Address: 2425 Campus Road, Sinclair 301, Honolulu, 96822

Room: Sinclair 301

Stephanie Kraft-Terry, PhD

Interim Director of Advising

I am currently serving as the Interim Director of Advising for the College of Natural Sciences. In addition, I advise undergraduate students in Zoology (no longer accepting new students).

I am originally from Hillsboro, Oregon. I completed my BS in Chemistry with a minor in Art at Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR. I then moved to Omaha, NE where I completed my PhD in Experimental Neuroscience in 2011. I studied the effects of HIV-1 on the brain using proteomic techniques. I moved to University of Hawaiʻi as a postdoctoral researcher in 2011, where I focused on HIV-1 clinical research before starting my current position in the Department of Biology in the summer of 2012.

I am eager to work with students to align their educational pathway with their personal and professional goals. Coming from a science background myself, I understand the unique needs of science majors and work to ensure that the College of Natural Sciences Advising Unit meets these.

Address: 2425 Campus Road, Sinclair 301, Honolulu, 96822

Room: Sinclair 301