Kailana Kahawaii

Kailana Kahawaii is a seasoned Senior Technical Writer at Esper, where responsibilities include creating and maintaining customer-facing documentation through a docs-as-code approach since November 2022. Previously, Kailana served as a Technical Writer at Acquire, managing a knowledge base and developing instructional materials and API documentation from February 2021 to August 2022. Earlier roles include contributing as a Tech Writer at DemocracyLab, where significant achievements included a 78% increase in volunteer retention rates, and working as a Student Software Engineer at Flatiron School. Kailana's teaching experience includes five years with the Hawaii State Department of Education, where collaborative efforts led to notable improvements in student test scores, and participation in Teach For America, promoting consistent student advancement. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and an Associate degree in Liberal Arts from the University of Hawaii Maui College.