Kaitlyn Punzalan

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Hometown: Saipan, CNMI

  • University of Guam 2028

Håfa Adai yan Tirow! I was born and raised on the island of Saipan and moved to Guam to pursue my bachelor’s degree in Biology with a minor in Psychology at the University of Guam. Outside of academics, I like to explore new experiences! I have had the privilege to participate in several enrichment and research programs such as the H.O.M.E. Program, NextGen COMPASS, NSF EPSCoR, Micronesia Challenge, and the Fall NREIP Engagement. Currently, I am a research assistant at the Marine Lab, working on a feasibility study with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. This summer, I’m set to participate in the 2026 SHPEP program at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. In my free time I enjoy reading, trying new cafes across the Marianas, volunteering, and playing Roblox Bingo!