Dana.Pumehana.Aina ~ 1Hawaiian

Welcome! | Welina Ke Aloha!

Aloha kaua! 'O Dana Pumehana 'Aina ko'u inoa. E komo mai i ka 'ao'ao ia'u ma ka 'upena uila. Ua hānau ia'u ma Hilo a ua ho'oulu ia'u ma Kailua-Kona, i ka mokupuni nui o Hawai'i. Hello. My name is Dana Pumehana Aina. Welcome to my web page. I was born in Hilo, and raised in Kailua-Kona on the Big Island of Hawai'i. A proud Native Hawaiian, I'm always looking to share my culture with other Hawaiians and non-Hawaiians alike. So, if you're interested, come and talk-story with me. A'ole hilahila. No shame (don't be shy); I'll reply to your email.

Professional | 'Oihana

Currently, I am the Lead Counselor (academic adviser) in Continuing Education. Penn State Continuing Education (CE) helps returning adult students move ahead in their careers by helping them earn a degree or certificate. As a Penn State CE student, you can enhance your credentials with professional development programs, and take courses your way through the flexibility of weekend, evening, and online courses. Unlock career advancement opportunities, feel the pride of achievement, and earn a degree with instant employer recognition.

• Discover degrees & programs for adult learners at Penn State's Continuing Education.
• Take an online course via Penn State's World Campus.
• Thought about going back to college or getting your college degree at Penn State? Then call me (toll free) at 800-228-1627 with your questions: Mon-Thu 10am-7pm & Friday 8am-5pm eastern.

From August 2000 through March 2007, I was a counselor in the Multicultural Resource Center (MRC). The MRC provides professional counseling and educational services for African/Black American, Asian American/Pacific Islander, American Indian/Alaskan Native, and Latino(a)/Hispanic American undergraduate students. Its staff is dedicated to helping students succeed and graduate from Penn State. Some of my responsibilities at the MRC include the following:

• Counsel MRC students and provide referral services to campus resource
• Manage APA Student Listserv and MRC Student Listserv
• Direct KEWL Mentoring and Leadership Program
• Edit and contribute content to MRC website
• Advise student organizations: Delta Sigma Iota Fraternity, Delta Phi Omega Sorority, Lambda Phi Epsilon Fraternity and Hui Hawai'i

Fun | Le'ale'a

He mea hoe wa'a ia'u. I am an outrigger canoe paddler. Did you know that outrigger paddling is Hawai'i's official state team sport? NAH, FO' REAL, THO! Hoe wa'a (paddling) keeps me connected to hawai'iana (my culture), ka moana (the ocean), na kupuna (my ancestors), and akua a me na aumakua (my sprituality). In central Pennsylvania, it can be quite a difficult activity to pursue, since we have no ocean nearby nor very many lakes big enough (or unaffected by the cold weather) to support paddling year round. Here's a few organizations on the mainland that promote outrigger paddling and keep the sport alive for me:

• East Coast Outrigger Racing Association (ECORA)
• Kent Island Outrigger Canoe Club
• Philadelphia Outrigger Canoe Club
• Huki - manufacturer of OC1 and OC2 outriggers, and surfskis
• Vermont Waterways - makes a paddling adapter for Concept2 Indoor Rower

Pa'ani wolipopo wale no. I also play volleyball...and I have coached the sport for over 10 years at various levels, including the following teams:

• Penn State University - Women's Volunteer Assistant Coach (1992-93)
• State College Area HS - Girls' & Boys' Head Coach (1993-1997)
• Bucknell University - Women's Assistant Coach (1997-98)
• Penn State University - Men's 2^nd Assistant Coach (1998-99)
• Central Mountain HS - Girls' Head Coach (2004)

I may live in Pennsylvania, but like most people from Da "808 State," I love to root for University of Hawai'i Sports (Go Bows!), especially the following teams:

• University of Hawai'i Warriors Football
• University of Hawai'i Warriors Volleyball
• University of Hawai'i Rainbow Wahine Volleyball

Personal | Mea Au

I live in State College, PA, with my lovely wife, Shelly Aina. We have a kitty named Hina. For fun, I paddle outrigger canoes, ride mountain bikes, strength train, play volleyball, design websites, read Marvel comics, sleep, and record a bunch of shows on my DirecTV HD Tivo not because I'll have enough time to watch them all but because I don't wanna miss anything good in HD.