TIM Alumni Association

We’re proud to see our newest graduates already making an impact in Hawai‘i’s hospitality industry.

Nawahine Nascimento, BS ’25, a Travel Industry Management (TIM) graduate from the Shidler College of Business, was recently featured for becoming the first Aulani Scholarship recipient to secure a full-time position at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa.

Born and raised in Nānākuli, Nascimento pursued degrees in Travel Industry Management and Hawaiian Studies, combining her passion for hospitality with a deep commitment to sharing Hawaiian culture. Through internships, hands-on experience and scholarship support, she turned her education into a career serving guests from around the world.
Her journey reflects the power of experiential learning, industry partnerships and the next generation of leaders shaping the future of hospitality in Hawai‘i.

Read her story: https://alohastatedaily.com/2026/01/14/aulani-scholarship-recipient-first-to-land-job-at-resort/

Congratulations, Nawahine! We look forward to all you’ll accomplish.

Aloha State Daily | Aulani Scholarship recipient first to land job at resort Born and raised in Nānākuli, Nawahine Nascimento recently graduated from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in both hospitality and Hawaiian Studies. She…