Isabella Na, a beacon of compassion and leadership, stands tall as the recipient of the esteemed Eddie Tangen Award from the Pacific and Asian Affairs Council (PAAC). Representing Hawaiʻi Technology Academy with pride, Isabella's dedication to fostering understanding and inclusivity is truly commendable.
As a dedicated officer of the HTA Korean Club and the team leader of the HTA Maka Technology group, Isabella exemplifies the spirit of collaboration and innovation. Her leadership roles as President and Secretary of the PAAC Club showcase her commitment to promoting global awareness and engagement within her school community.
Isabella's impact extends beyond the classroom, as evidenced by her leadership in the HTA Paper Cranes for Peace project, a heartfelt initiative to spread messages of peace through origami cranes. Her upcoming presentations at the Children’s Peace Monument in Hiroshima, Japan, and the Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor exemplify her dedication to promoting peace and understanding on both local and global levels.
Selected by her peers and PAAC for the prestigious Eddie Tangen Award, Isabella's commitment to international affairs and community leadership is truly exemplary. This award, honoring the legacy of Eddie Tangen, recognizes Isabella's dedication to being an active member of the global community and a leader in her local community.
Here are a few things about Isabella share by her peers, “Isabella Na is a part of many social change clubs and is committed to raising the voice of the work. She is a calm but motivating team member/leader. [...] “She is very passionate about global issues and takes initiative to start her own projects, such as her ‘Paper Cranes for Peace’ project. [...] She is great at collaborating and brainstorming ideas with the other officers [...] and helping ensure those plans come to fruition.”
Here's to a future where Isabella's passion for peace and inclusivity continues to inspire positive change, collaboration, and understanding worldwide!