Biography

Kiyoka is an alumna of the UCF College of Medicine, having graduated in 2020 with a major in biomedical sciences and minor in chemistry. While completing her degree, she worked as a science tutor and chemistry laboratory technician for Valencia College before earning her current position with the UCF College of Sciences in 2021. She currently attends UCF classes as a non-degree-seeking graduate student. Outside of the lab, she enjoys spending her time outdoors and being active. She casually competes in powerlifting competitions and has hiked through several national and provincial parks throughout the US, Canada, Japan, Nepal and Europe.