Meet the Hosts

The Voices Behind the Mic

Three women. Three perspectives. One mission: to inform, inspire, and ignite conversations that impact lives and communities.

Rae

Administrative Assistant

Rae Pacheco serves as the Administrative Assistant for the Applied Technical Education Division at Hawaiʻi Community College and brings warmth, clarity, and calm to the Pure Class Podcast. Rae has a natural ability to simplify information and help listeners feel grounded in the conversation, making even complex topics feel approachable and easy to understand.

Donala

Associate Professor of Marketing

Donala Kawaauhau is an Associate Professor of Marketing at Hawaiʻi Community College who brings energy, curiosity, and big-picture thinking to every conversation. Known for asking thoughtful questions and helping conversations naturally unfold, Donala helps guide the podcast while keeping the focus on people, purpose, and connection.

Siniva

Accounting Instructor

Siniva Pota is an Accounting Instructor at the Pālamanui campus of Hawaiʻi Community College and brings reflection, heart, and authenticity to the Pure Class Podcast. A natural storyteller with a vibrant spirit, Siniva has a gift for uncovering the emotional and human side of every conversation.