Keʻalapualoke (Keʻala) Fukuda is an Institutional Analyst with the Hawaiʻi Department of Education (HIDOE) – Data Governance & Assessments (DGA) Branch.  Keʻala is the lead for Research Projects and coordinates data sharing opportunities for those interested in information from the Hawaiʻi Department of Education. She is interested in finding ways to collaborate on scalable projects that can improve student outcomes, support educators, and build thriving communities across the state. Keʻala also serves as a member of the UH Human Subjects IRB.  Prior to working for the Hawaiʻi Department of Education, Keʻala was a Research Analyst with the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and worked at the University of Hawaiʻi in the Office of Research Services.  She is an alumnus of the Kamehameha Schools, and holds degrees from Pacific University and the University of Hawaiʻi.