In this first episode of AstronomerAND I talk with Alexis Acohido, who is a Remote Telescope Operator for the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope. We discuss Hawai'i astronomy, outreach and education, and Alexis' experience as a part Native Hawaiian woman in Astronomy. Reach out to Alexis at acohido@cfht.hawaii.edu Reach out to AstronomerAnd: Twitter: @astronomerand Instagram: @astronomerandpodEmail: astronomerand@gmail.comShow Notes:Braiding Sweetgrass Book: https://bookshop.org/p/books/braiding-sweetgrass-robin-wall-kimmerer/16712606?ean=9781571313560Websites for outreach discussed:Maunakea Scholars: https://maunakeascholars.comJourney Through the Universe: https://noirlab.edu/public/education/journey-through-the-universe/Akamai Workforce Initiative: https://www.akamaihawaii.orgWebsite for observatories discussed:Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope: https://www.cfht.hawaii.eduEast Asia Observatory: https://www.eaobservatory.orgGemini Observatory: https://www.gemini.eduMaunakea Observatories: https://maunakeaobservatories.orgThirty Meter Telescope: https://www.tmt.orgUnited Kingdom Infrared Telescope: https://about.ifa.hawaii.edu/ukirt/about-us/Website for other organizations discussed: University of Hawaii (at Manoa): https://manoa.hawaii.edu'Imiloa Cultural Center: https://imiloahawaii.orgAloha Ilio Rescue: https://www.alohailiorescue.com or donate via their Instagram: @alohailiorescueGlossary: CFHT - Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope TAC - Time Allocation Committee HP - Hale Pohaku PI - Principal Investigator JCMT - James Clerk Maxwell Telescope TMT - Thirty Meter Telescope Cover Art: iritmogilevsky.com, Instagram: irit.mog Theme Tune: Omar Chakor - https://www.fiverr.com/ch6k0rLand Acknowledgement: This podcast was recorded on the Big Island of Hawai'i. We recognize that in 1893, her majesty Queen Liliʻuokalani yielded the Hawaiian Kingdom under duress in protest to the United States to avoid the bloodshed of her people.Inclusivity Statement: I wish for this podcast to be a safe space for those of every gender expression, sexual orientation, ability, race, religious group and age group. I am always trying to learn and improve on my unconscious bias. Any suggestions for improvement will be gratefully received at astronomerand@gmail.com.