Maria Vicente, a 2017 Business Administration graduate, reflects on her journey from student and student employee in UH Hilo’s Admissions Office to full-time staff. First starting as an Admissions Counselor and later as the Bonner Program Coordinator. She highlights the lasting impact of building meaningful connections and relationships on campus. Today, Maria serves as a DA BUX Retailer Support Specialist at The Food Basket, where she champions the DA BUX program—work she is deeply passionate about. #UHHilo #UHHiloStudentEmployment #UHHiloAlumni #CareerJourney #UHHiloBonnerProgram #HawaiiFoodBasket