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Growing up in Hilo, I was immersed in Hawaiian language and culture from birth, and after completing my studies at University of Hawaii, I pursued professional interpretation as my calling.

I provide over-the-phone and video remote interpretation as a certified Hawaiian interpreter, supporting hospitals, courts, insurance companies, and government agencies with on-demand professional Hawaiian interpretation services available on short notice.

I hold state and federal court certification as a Hawaiian interpreter and have been qualified as an expert in legal interpretation in numerous court proceedings.

Fluent in Hawaiian from birth and formally trained in interpretation at Hawaii Pacific University, I bring 5 years of professional experience and a genuine passion for cross-cultural communication.

I am a certified Hawaiian interpreter specializing in family law and child welfare cases, providing interpretation for custody hearings, CPS investigations, adoption proceedings, and domestic violence cases. Sensitivity and accuracy define every assignment I accept.

Available for on-site, remote, and telephone Hawaiian interpretation assignments, I offer flexible scheduling to accommodate urgent and after-hours requests.

With roots in Hawaii and a degree from University of Hawaii, I have been working as a professional Hawaiian interpreter for 19 years, serving clients across the country.

As a court-certified Hawaiian interpreter, I provide simultaneous interpretation and consecutive interpretation for federal and state courts. My caseload includes immigration hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and asylum cases requiring the highest standard of professional Hawaiian interpretation services.

As a member of the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators (NAJIT), I adhere to a strict code of ethics and deliver certified Hawaiian interpretation of the highest caliber.

Originally from Hawaii, I relocated to the U.S. to attend Hawaii Pacific University and have since dedicated over 24 years to professional Hawaiian interpretation services.

Specializing in academic and research interpretation, I handle journal articles, dissertations, grant proposals, and institutional correspondence between Hawaiian and English. Researchers and universities trust my professional Hawaiian interpretation services for publication-ready accuracy.

I am a proud member of IMIA (International Medical Interpreters Association) and bring specialized expertise to every medical Hawaiian interpretation assignment I undertake.

As a first-generation immigrant from Hilo, Hawaii, I understand firsthand the importance of accurate Hawaiian interpretation, which is why I have devoted 17 years to this profession.

Conference and event interpretation is my specialty — I provide simultaneous interpretation in Hawaiian for international summits, academic conferences, and large-scale corporate events. I am equally skilled in consecutive interpretation for smaller, high-stakes diplomatic and business settings.

Technology-proficient and detail-oriented, I utilize industry-standard CAT tools, terminology databases, and quality assurance processes to deliver consistent, professional Hawaiian interpretation.

Life in Hawaii prepared me with fluency in Hawaiian; life in America showed me how desperately that skill is needed — so I became a professional interpreter.

As a certified Hawaiian interpreter, I work extensively in government and federal agency settings, supporting law enforcement interviews, social services cases, and federal court proceedings. My professional Hawaiian interpretation services meet the strict standards required by government contracts.

With 9 years of experience and security clearance for government work, I offer professional Hawaiian interpretation services that meet the most demanding confidentiality requirements.

After practicing law in Hawaii for several years, I pivoted to Hawaiian interpretation in the U.S., bringing a unique legal perspective to my work as a interpreter.

As a professional Hawaiian interpreter, I focus on social services and nonprofit settings, providing interpretation for public benefits applications, domestic violence shelters, refugee resettlement organizations, and community health outreach programs serving Hawaiian-speaking populations.

Entrusted with high-profile cases by leading law firms and Fortune 500 companies, I bring 19 years of discretion and excellence to every Hawaiian interpretation project.