Robin Kapoi-Keli’i was born and raised on the leeward side of O‘ahu on the Wai‘anae Coast. She received her BA in Anthropology and Certificate in Applied Forensic Anthropology from the University of Hawai‘i West O‘ahu. In addition to her experience working in archaeology, Robin has participated and volunteered with several projects. These include the Honouliuli Archaeological field school (2009-2012), Mount Ka‘ala Archaeological field school (2009), and North Shore Archaeological Field School (2013), as well as interning at the Bishop Museum (2014).