Kūhiō Fellows

Neill Natori

Office of Senator Mazie Hirono (HI)
Home State: Honolulu, Hawaiʻi

School: Grinnell College
Degree: Political Science and Sociology (BA ‘25)
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Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, Neill Natori is a graduate of ‘Iolani School (‘21) and Grinnell College (‘25), where he earned a B.A. in both Political Science and Sociology.

At Grinnell, Neill was a four-year pitcher on the varsity baseball team and served as the team’s representative on the Grinnell College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). He also held leadership roles as SAAC Co-Chair and Special Olympics Committee Chair. Following his interests in politics, Neill previously worked as a congressional intern on Capitol Hill during the summer of 2024.

A beneficiary of the work of ‘Iolani School’s founders, King Kamehameha IV and Queen Emma, Neill is committed to honoring their legacies and giving back to the Native Hawaiian community. In the future, he hopes to continue serving the communities that shaped his life—whether through his career or by coaching.

Neill currently serves as the Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole Fellow in the office of U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono. He is honored and humbled to be part of the Abigail Kawānanakoa Foundation’s inaugural class of Kūhiō Fellows.

Update:

Following the end of my fellowship, I will be joining The Bernhardt Group LLC as a Policy Analyst. I look forward to building upon my knowledge of the legislative process and learning more about the executive branch, federal agencies, and federal regulations from a team of experienced leaders. I hope to help support the firm and navigate its clients through the complex legislative process. This opportunity will allow me to translate my skills from the Hill as I continue to grow in my young professional career and consider future endeavors!