Nikki Kalani Apana
Nikki Kalani Apana, BA
Native Hawaiian
(She/Her/Hers)
Medical Student MS2
UCSF
Mental Health & Substance Use
As an aspiring Native Hawaiian physician, I am passionate about increasing access to high quality, culturally-focused healthcare and substance use treatment for Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities. My research interests include data disaggregation, Indigenous approaches to mental health, and social justice.
Hometown: Concord, CA
Undergrad: BA, Stanford University, Human Biology major (Concentration in Race, Ethnicity, Social Class, and Public Health), Spanish minor (2020)
Medical School: UCSF PRIME-US
Contact: LinkedIn, @NikkiApana
Webpage: Prime-US
Hobbies: dancing with Hālau Nā Mamo Noʻeau, running, trying new foods, spending time with 'ohana
Congratulations to Nikki Apana on her first author publication published January 1, 2024 in JAMA Pediatrics. With senior authors Kekoa and Dr. DeVille.
