Born and raised on the beautiful island of Kaua‘i, Noelle’s journey began at a young age, helping her parents and family friends with their restaurants. Her passion for creativity and her community led her to focus on promoting local businesses through branding and social media marketing.

Eager to deepen her knowledge, Noelle pursued a B.A. in Strategic Communications and Media, along with a minor in Japanese, at Seattle University. As a student, she gained valuable experience working on a variety of creative projects, including developing viral social media content for KOMO News, revamping brands at Osaki Creative Group, and creating marketing materials for the university and its cultural clubs.

Currently, Noelle works as a Digital Media Coordinator at Weekend Digital, where she manages 10 social media marketing channels. She is responsible for developing monthly content calendars and digital marketing campaigns, analyzing user engagement data, and staying on top of emerging social media trends.

Past Awards:

• FMPR Kaua‘i Scholarship

• 'Ōlelo Youth Xchange 2019 Finalist

• Pele Awards 2019 Bronze in Still Photography