Vincent Temperino
Senator-at-Large, Senator of the College of Arts and Sciences
Studying: Economics and Communicology
Class Standing: Sophomore
Hi everyone!
My name is Vincent Temperino, and I’m a sophomore studying Economics and Communicology here at UH Manoa. I’m running for Senator-at-Large and Senator for the College of Arts and Sciences. I’ve seen how little students understand about ASUH, and I hope to change that. Through my internship experiences with Congressman Jimmy Panetta and San José City Councilmember George Casey, I’ve learned how our government works best when it listens and invites others to participate.
In my previous experiences, I took time to listen to feedback and incorporate it into our communications strategy. I want to bring that same energy here: taking time to listen, empowering students to get involved, and building stronger connections between ASUH, our campus, and our larger community.
Secretary
College & Major: CTAHR - Biological Engineering, CSS - Political Science
Class Standing: Senior
Hobbies and Interests: Music, Reading, Weightlifting, Running, Medicine, Travel, Volunteering, Gymnastics, Fashion, Making the World a Better Place
I am running for office because I don’t think ASUH is living up to its full potential, and I believe that our student government at its best is what UH Mānoa undergraduates deserve. I was interested in running for office my freshman year, but never got the chance after having to temporarily leave the island and take my classes online. With this early interest in mind, you can imagine my surprise that while petitioning to run for office just weeks ago, I found that most of the students I spoke to didn’t even know we have a student government here at UH! Pythagoras is quoted having said “Government exists only for the good of the governed”, but how good can it possibly be if no one is aware of it? In the role of Secretary, this is something that I can help change. And it's quite simple really; we just need our government to focus a little less on politics and a little more on people. Fortunately, I have a deep appreciation for both.
Treasurer, Senator of the Shidler College of Business
Class Standing: Senior
Aloha, my name is Ma Joana Heaton, but I go by Joana/Jo. I’m currently a senior at the Shidler College of Business, majoring in Accounting. I’m running for Shidler College of Business Senator and Treasurer. When I have free time, I enjoy going to the beach, fishing, camping, watching shows, and spending time with my kids and family. I’m running for office because I want to be more involved in school. I want to become more engaged with my college and the entire UH Manoa community, and help wherever/however I can.
Ma Joana Heaton
Tuyen Thai Pham
Senator-at-Large, Senator of the College of Arts and Sciences
Adiatu Rieth
Senator-at-Large, Senator of the College of Arts and Sciences
Kaleigh McKenney
Senator-at-Large, College of Health & Sciences & Social Welfare
My name is Kaleigh McKenney, and I am running for Senator of the College of Health Sciences and Social Welfare. I am currently a student in the Dental Hygiene program at UH Mānoa, where I am passionate about promoting oral health and overall well-being. I am running for this position because I want to advocate for students’ voices, strengthen support for those pursuing health and
social welfare careers, and contribute to creating a more connected and supportive campus community. Outside of my studies, I enjoy shelling at the beach, cooking with my family, and playing the ukulele. I believe these hobbies keep me grounded and creative, qualities I hope to bring into my role as Senator.
Brix Kozuki
Senator of the College of Arts and Sciences
Georgina Melzack
Senator of the College of Arts and Sciences
Lilliana Marco
Senator of the College of Arts and Sciences
Hey! My name is Lilly Marco, I'm a freshman from San Diego and I am running to be a senator for the College of Arts & Sciences! I am a Cinematic Arts and Pre-Communication double-major and part of the Honors Program. I LOVE all things media so outside of class I am a DJ for KTUH and run an Instagram digital photography account. I have done student government since elementary school and have served in many roles including President, VP, Treasurer, and Secretary, for at least 1 year each, and have been part of an executive board for 3 years. I really thrive and enjoy being in student government so I would love to get to partake in this important role here at UH! As being part of the biggest college at UH, I strive to be a voice for us as well as for first-year students. Thanks for voting!
Patricia Seto
Senator of the College of Arts and Sciences
My name is Patricia Seto and I’m currently a sophomore psychology student in the College of Arts and Sciences here at UH Manoa. I am running for the senatorial position of “Senator of the College of Arts and Sciences.” Some of my hobbies include cooking/baking, hiking, going on runs, and listening to music! I also happen to be an RA for Hale Laulima and a barista at Gateway Starbucks. I am running for office because I hope to have a voice for the students here on campus. I’m involved in a wide variety of clubs from Psychology development to student housing, so I would say that I can represent a diverse group of students attending UH. I have prior experience on student councils in high school/middle school, but this would be my first time as a college student!
Kayda Pierce
Senator of the College of Education
Aloha! My name is Kayda Pierce and I am in the College of Education studying elementary and special education with a minor in English. I am running for the Senator position as a representative of the College of Education. I currently have a 3.8 GPA. I love playing basketball, doing drill for the ROTC, and snorkeling at the beach to see fish! I am running for office to positively impact the school and be a representative for the College of Education. My goal in doing student government is to be more involved and be a voice amongst students. While in office, I hope to strengthen the organization with new ideas and opinions while also creating a positive atmosphere where everyone can succeed. I have been a part of teams, clubs and organizations before and am very capable of being an important asset to any and every team.
Charlize Agag
Senator of the College of Engineering