Keoni Rodriguez
A Polynesian dancer, Boy Scout, Irish tin whistle player, and cross country runner, Keoni defies all stereotypes and all limits. Keoni will tell you that leadership is “understanding those that you lead so that you can guide them.” It is with this deep sense of brotherhood, humanity, teamwork and love that Keoni will take on the adventures in store for him at Stanford University. His genuine passion for the characters of history and the personal stories of those who have come before us make him a beautiful young historian and will allow him to inspire others to embrace our collective histories and to appreciate our common stories. His open, inclusive Hawaiian nature, coupled with his fierce and indomitable spirit, are a unique and potent combination; he will let no obstacle stop him, and he will be holding out a hand to anyone who needs help along the way.