Kūhiō Fellows
Cohort I
Brandee Markwith
Office of Senator Brian Schatz (HI)
Home State: Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
School: East Carolina University
Degree: Public Health (BS ‘20)
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Brandee Markwith is proud to be from Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. She graduated from Punahou School and went on to play Division I volleyball at East Carolina University, where she earned her degree in Public Health in 2020.
Brandee has been working in the nonprofit sector post graduation, focusing on educating healthcare professionals about the latest standards of care for diabetes management. This work has deepened her passion for community health and strengthened her desire to create meaningful change in Hawaiʻi.
Brandee aspires to grow both personally and professionally—gaining the knowledge and skills needed to make a lasting, positive impact on the people and communities of Hawaiʻi.
"I am thankful for the genuine love and support provided throughout this program. The Abigail Kawānanakoa Foundation gave me the opportunity of a lifetime—to live and work on Capitol Hill—while also offering guidance and unwavering support along the way. Knowing that the foundation genuinely cares about who I am becoming and is invested in our futures has meant so much to me. The friendships I built during this fellowship are incredibly special, and I am truly grateful for this entire experience."