Andrea graduated from Emerson College with a in B.S. Print & Multimedia Journalism. While at Emerson, she hosted a Hawaiian radio station entitled “Holoholo” on WECB, Emersonʻs student-run online radio. She grew up in Southern California and has been a member of the ‘Ainahau O Kaleponi Hawaiian Civic Club since childhood. Through the Hawaiian Civic Club, she was able to learn about Hawaiian culture and dance hula. Though born and bred on the Mainland, Andrea has been blessed to visit family in O’ahu and Maui many times.

When she’s not a hosting podcasts or working her 9-to-5 as an Associate Product Manager, Andrea loves to cook and play video games. Also, Waiola has the best shave ice. Period. Don’t @ her.