Ella Stone

Supported implementation of HIPHI's Farm to School initiatives aimed at improving access to fresh, local foods in Hawaiʻi public schools. Reviewed grants and reports that support funding for Farm to School programming. Participated in weekly food distribution events in partnership with the Hawaiʻi Foodbank, directly serving underserved communities and addressing food insecurity.

Farm to School Intern at Hawaii Public Health Institute (2025-05 – 2025-08)

• Supported implementation of HIPHI's Farm to School initiatives aimed at improving access to fresh, local foods in Hawaiʻi public schools.
• Reviewed grants and reports that support funding for Farm to School programming.
• Participated in weekly food distribution events in partnership with the Hawaiʻi Foodbank, directly serving underserved communities and addressing food insecurity.
• Advocated for policy reforms such as increasing DOE procurement limits to enable more efficient sourcing from local producers.

Dental Front Desk Coordinator at Young Dental SF Group (2025-01 – 2025-05)

• Skilled in patient care coordination, insurance processing, and administrative support within a fast-paced dental office.
• Developing and presenting comprehensive treatment plans, communicating procedures and associated costs to patients.
• Efficiently managing appointment scheduling to maximize provider availability and maintain smooth patient flow.
• Overseeing patient billing, payment collection, and insurance claims processing, including verification and pre-authorizations.

Elderly Care Home Assistant at Kahuanani Hale (2024-05 – Present)

• Collaborating with the Primary Caregiver to prepare nutritious breakfast, lunch, and snack meals, meeting dietary needs.
• Spearheaded the digitization of over 70 paper documents, transitioning from a paper-based system to a fully digital records management system.

Educator at Lululemon (2023-05 – 2025-01)

• Delivering an exceptional and inclusive guest experience for all the individuals we encounter in our stores.
• Engages and connects with our guests while authentically speaking about our communities and cultures.

Family Nanny at Independent Child Care Provider (2022-05 – Present)

• Managing child care across 10 families ranging from 6 months to 12 years of age.
• Promoting an active, safe, and caring environment while nurturing the children with educational enrichment.
• Balancing the conflicting priorities and varying needs of children of diverse personalities, and guaranteeing an attentive environment while meeting their needs.

B.S. in Environmental Science – University of San Francisco (2022-08 – 2026-05)