SHELEIGH CHRISTINA KAʻĀHIKI SOLIS
Mililani
Summary
Cultural Historian specializing in community relations and compliance within State Historic Preservation Division. Increased student engagement through innovative teaching methods at Leeward Community College. Expertise in Hawai‘i land laws and decision-making, driving successful preservation initiatives. Proven ability to research and analyze historical evidence, tracing social, economic, and political trends using diverse sources.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Cultural Historian
State Historic Preservation Division
Kapolei
08.2015 - Current
- Serving the public and compliance review of AIS, EIS, CIA documents
- Community outreach and consultation with NHOs
- O'ahu Island Burial Council meetings
- Working within SHPD to move forward compliance initiatives
- Presenting at Historic Preservation Conferences
- Site and field visits to collect data for preservation
Lecturer
Leeward Community College
Pearl City
08.2013 - 06.2015
- Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of creative seminar approach to move students toward critical thinking.
- Successfully improved student participation in the classroom through integration of reading, thinking writing and sharing thoughts with peers.
- Served on the Pūko‘a council for Native Hawaiian student advancement and revised the institute's policies and rules.
- Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning.
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant Hawaiian oral traditions mele, movies and themes to promote student interest.
- Developed and taught lessons on relevant children's books, poems, movies and themes to promote student interest.
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Hawai‘i Kamakakūokalani
Mānoa
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Strong Working Relationships
- Cultural Resource Management using Konohiki Methodology
- Research Driven Documenting of Land Research
- Cultural Mentoring by Edith Kanaka‘ole Foundation
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Hawai‘i Kamakakūokalani
Mānoa
12.2007 - 08.2010
- Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning.
- Improved student's analytical skills by introducing creative teaching and learning techniques.
- Enforced the Buddy System mentoring program between students, increasing student development and enthusiasm for learning.
Education
Master of Arts - Hawaiian Studies
University of Hawai‘i Mānoa Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Knowledge
01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities Hawaiian/Pacific Studies
University of Hawai‘i West O‘ahu
01.2006
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Leeward Community College
12-1983
Skills
- Community relations expertise
- Process improvement strategies
- Decision-making under pressure
- Knowledge of Hawai‘i land laws
- Leadership and compliance excellence
Affiliations
- Haumea Chronicles 2023
- Haumea Chronicles 2013
- He Moʻolelo ʻĀina No Kaʻena 2022
- Licton Springs Review 2004
Specialized Training
- Genealogy Training under Dr. Kameʻeleihiwa
- National Park Service
- Section 106 Training Course
- NAGPRA Grant Training Course
Timeline
Cultural Historian
State Historic Preservation Division
08.2015 - Current
Lecturer
Leeward Community College
08.2013 - 06.2015
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Hawai‘i Kamakakūokalani
08.2010 - 05.2013
Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Hawai‘i Kamakakūokalani
12.2007 - 08.2010
Master of Arts - Hawaiian Studies
University of Hawai‘i Mānoa Kamakakūokalani Center for Hawaiian Knowledge
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities Hawaiian/Pacific Studies
University of Hawai‘i West O‘ahu
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts
Leeward Community College
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