Aloha! My name is Jade Makua and I’m currently a senior in the Dietetics program at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa. Once I have completed my Bachelor’s I plan to get my Master’s degree, complete a Dietetic Internship, and take the RD exam to work my way to becoming a Registered Dietitian. As of right now, I work at a restaurant in Waikiki called “Upstairs” as a hostess and food runner. I’m also a part of the Children’s Healthy Living in Dietetics scholarship program, which provides funding for Native Hawaiian students passionate about nutrition and health. CHLD works to increase student learning, social support structure, academic preparation, cultural immersion, and much more!