Elzira Noga - University of Southern California
Elzira Noga is a student studying Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Construction Engineering and Management at the University of Southern California. She has been an active student in the Oceania STEM program since its beginning.
When asked about the impact of OCDN on her personal life and academic career, she has said that “Oceania gave me a space to explore different possible career pathways and find what suited me best. It made the choice of an academic pathway much less daunting.”
After graduation, she plans on pursuing a Master’s Degree, though it is still undecided what field she will pursue.
Liualevaiosina Chloe Marie Le'iato - UH Manoa
Liualevaiosina Le’iato, better known as Chloe, is a student studying Marine Sciences at the University of Hawaii at Mānoa, on the island of Oahu. Her participation in Oceania projects date back to the beginning of the non-profit, as she is a member of OCDN’s first student cohort via the STEAM Academy.
The students of her cohort, the Class of 2022, have all done remarkable things since their initiations into Oceania. Ms. Chloe Marie has been active in academic competitions since her elementary days, a tradition she carried on into high school and now college. She was also a tri-sport athlete, playing varsity for volleyball, basketball, and softball.