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Alisi Langi

Assistant Professor
Faculty of Religious Education

Stake Center Room 182C

EDUCATION

J.D. Law, J. Reuben Clark Law School BYU Provo, UT 2011
Education & Law Journal, Solicitations Editor

M.P.Adm, Public Administration, BYU, Provo, UT 2011
Non-Profit & Local Government Focus

B.A. Political Science, BYU–Hawaii, Laie, HI 2005

SCHOLARSHIP

Chou, Po Nien (Felipe), 'Alisi K. Langi, and Petra M.W.S. Chou, eds. Voices of Latter-day Saint Women in the Pacific and Asia. Provo, UT: BYU Religious Studies Center in cooperation with Jonathan Napela Center for Hawaiian and Pacific Studies, and Deseret Book Company, 2024. Forthcoming  

Langi, ‘Alisi K. “Epilogue: Preserving Latter-day Voices through Books of Remembrance,” in Voices of Latter-day Saint Women in the Pacific and Asia, edited by Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, 'Alisi K. Langi, and Petra M.W.S. Chou. Provo, UT: BYU Religious Studies Center in cooperation with Jonathan Napela Center for Hawaiian and Pacific Studies, and Deseret Book Company, 2024. Forthcoming  

Chaniporn, Tangsitpan, and 'Alisi K. Langi. "From the Palace to Dust, from Dust to the Clouds," in Voices of Latter-day Saint Women in the Pacific and Asia, edited by Po Nien (Felipe) Chou, 'Alisi K. Langi, and Petra M.W.S. Chou. Provo, UT: BYU Religious Studies Center in cooperation with Jonathan Napela Center for Hawaiian and Pacific Studies, and Deseret Book Company, 2024. Forthcoming  

Langi, ‘Alisi K. "Michael Goldsmith: A Biographical Sketch" (2009). Student Research Papers. 98. https://digitalcommons.law.byu.edu/student_papers/98

TEACHING & MENTORING EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor, Religious Education, BYUHawaii, Laie, HI – Fall 2021-Present
College-level religion courses instructing university students (freshman through seniors) in foundational and elective courses. Most recently, developed a full Woman in Scripture curriculum and piloted a course focused on women in ancient scriptural texts – bringing the female voice to the forefront of these stories and assisting students in connecting to/understanding Jesus Christ through women and women's stories. The course was piloted and approved for permanent inclusion in the University course catalog.

Adjunct Faculty, Religious Education, BYU–Hawaii, Laie, HI – Winter 2019 – Spring 2021
College-level religion courses instructing students (freshman through seniors) in Foundations of the Restoration (Rel 225), Jesus Christ and the Everlasting Gospel (Rel 250), and Teachings and Doctrine of the Book of Mormon (Rel 275). Handled all aspects of these courses (developing the syllabus, designing course material from the provided curriculum, classroom instruction, grading assignments, and assigning final grades). Developed assignments to reflect student & program learning outcomes. Additionally, developed online coursework for Religion 275 to reflect the University’s Learning Framework.

Early Morning Seminary Instructor, Laie, HI – Fall 2016 -Spring 2021
High school level religious studies class instructing students (grades 9 & 10) on the teachings of The New Testament, The Book of Mormon, and The Doctrine & Covenants. Also led students through a doctrinal mastery curriculum focused on understanding core doctrinal topics of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Doctrinal Mastery topics included: Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge, The Godhead, The Plan of Salvation, The Atonement of Jesus Christ, The Restoration, Prophets and Revelation, Priesthood and Priesthood Keys, Ordinances & Covenants, Marriage & Family, Commandments)

Part-Time Teacher, Tutor, & Data Specialist, Kahuku, HI, 2005 – 2007, 2013
Provided tutoring services to college-prep students in grades 8-12 (2005-07, 2013). Ran after-school class for struggling AVID students to assist them in bringing up their grades (2006-07 school year). Allowed me to develop & strengthen relationships with the students I serviced during in-school tutoring. Assisted program in qualifying for first-time certification by compiling program data and documentation for accreditation purposes (2006-07 school year).

Teaching Assistant – Legal Issues in Public Administration, Provo, UT Winter – 2010-2011
Dean Carl Hernandez, Romney Institute of Public Management, BYU Researched legal issues/cases for course/curriculum development. Instructed course during professor’s absence.

Tutor-Counselor, Upward Bound, Utah Valley University, Orem, UT  – Summer 2010
Tutor/Counselor for 50+ high school students & recent graduates. Lived among & attended classes with students to assist them through a college semester experience & encourage them to pursue higher education.

Legal Mentor, Slate Canyon Youth Center, Provo, UT – Winter 2009
Met with youth being held in a local juvenile detention facility. Worked to advise them of their legal realities, help them evaluate their current paths, and encourage them to seek a new/better path.

5th Grade Mentor, Wasatch Elementary 5th Grade Mentoring Program, BYU – Fall 2007–Winter 2008
Volunteer mentor program for Wasatch Elementary 5th graders. Assisted mentee with schoolwork & socializing.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & SERVICE

Management Intern, Eagle Mountain City, UT  – Summer 2011                              
Assisted City Mayor & Administrators with City projects and events. Major projects included: Co-organized annual Economic Development Golf Tournament. Found tournament sponsors and secured over $10,000 (10x the original budget) in cash, in-kind, and pledged donations. Evaluated and made recommendations regarding the City’s cellular device policy to ensure the City’s compliance with federal regulations. Assisted in the compilation of the City’s annual budget for FY 2011-12 including ensuring the budget met Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The budget received the GFOA Distinguished Budget Award.

Associate Editor/Solicitations Editor, BYU Education and Law Journal, Provo, UT  – Fall 2008–Winter 2010
Assisted in editing and preparing journal submissions for publication.

Domestic Violence Intervention Volunteer, Provo Family Justice Center, Provo, UT – Fall 2009
Assisted patrons with various legal concerns including divorce, citations, and domestic abuse under the direction of a supervising attorney (Susan Griffiths).

Elder Law Volunteer, Provo Senior Center, Provo, UT – Fall 2009
Provided free basic estate planning services to patrons of the senior center under the direction of a supervising attorney (Susan Griffiths).

BYU Law Help, Public Interest Law Foundation, BYU – Fall 2007-Winter 2009
Connected community members in the Utah County area with free legal services.

Judicial Clerkship, Judge Karen Radius, Hawaii Family Court of the First Circuit – Summer 2009
Compiled a staff evaluation of Girls Court activities to assist Judge Karen Radius in evaluating the effectiveness of activities. Completed legal research and composed a memorandum to assist Judge Radius with legal issues in her docket. Observed first-hand the legal realities facing those in juvenile court, family court, and drug court.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

ʻImi Naʻauao Scholarship Recipient - Kamehameha Schools, 2007-2009

Public Interest Law Foundation First Year Award - BYU, 2008

Abrelia Clarissa Hinckley Full Tuition Scholarship Recipient - BYU, 2007-2008

Truman Scholar – Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation, 2004

Hoʻomanaʻo Presidential Full Tuition Scholarship Recipient - BYUHawaii, 2002-2005

APPLICABLE CHURCH SERVICE

Gospel Essentials Instructor, Gospel Doctrine Instructor, Seminary Teacher, Stake Mission Prep Committee, Relief Society Auxiliary President

TEACHING DEMONSTRATION

Prayer & Revelation Exercise, REL 275: Teachings & Doctrine of the Book of Mormon

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