Laʻanui Nihipali

Sales Representative

State Farm — Mililani Mauka, HI

Advise clients on auto, home, life, and business insurance coverage, building a book of business through relationship-driven service. Licensed in Life & Health and Property & Casualty insurance.

Finance Intern

Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) — Kapolei, HI

Researched grant funding opportunities and supported cooperative business development initiatives for Native Hawaiian-owned businesses — first direct exposure to the finance function of an organization.

Busser

California Pizza Kitchen — ʻAiea, HI

Supported front-of-house operations in a high-volume restaurant, coordinating with servers and hosts to maintain efficient service under pressure.

Sports Instructor

The Salvation Army Kroc Center — Kapolei, HI

Lead training sessions for youth volleyball athletes ages 12–15. Promoted from gym attendant to lead instructor.

Cart Attendant

Walmart — Oʻahu, HI

Early front-end and service role that prompted a serious interest in personal finance and the decision to pursue it as a career.