My name is Puna Neumeier. I am a recent honors graduate of the University of Missouri - Columbia campus. I am a scientific illustrator, science journalist, cultural anthropologist and character designer. Many of my illustrative works have been utilized by professors in the University of Missouri system in departments such as anthropology, geography, and agriculture. However, scientific artworks aren't the only masterpieces I can create. I also create character designs, bringing concepts to life for my clients.…

Olivia Punahele Neumeier

My name is Puna Neumeier. I am a recent honors graduate of the University of Missouri - Columbia campus. I am a scientific illustrator, science journalist, cultural anthropologist and character designer. Many of my illustrative works have been utilized by professors in the University of Missouri system in departments such as anthropology, geography, and agriculture. However, scientific artworks aren't the only masterpieces I can create. I also create character designs, bringing concepts to life for my clients.…

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My name is Puna Neumeier. I am a recent honors graduate of the University of Missouri - Columbia campus. I am a scientific illustrator, science journalist, cultural anthropologist and character designer. Many of my illustrative works have been utilized by professors in the University of Missouri system in departments such as anthropology, geography, and agriculture. However, scientific artworks aren’t the only masterpieces I can create. I also create character designs, bringing concepts to life for my clients.

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Language

Korean
Intermediate
Māori
Intermediate
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Teacher at Hālau Hula ‘O Pūnāh ele
May 1, 2015 - March 1, 2024
Taught Polynesian culture, language, history and dance across a spectrum of ages and experience. Curated classroom resources, designed flyers, t-shirts, and logos. Performed for cultural events at schools and festivals. Coordinated fundraising efforts.
Publisher at Mizzou Publishing
August 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Work closely with professors, editing, printing, and sealing classroom paper materials from books to documents. Occasionally designed covers for professors' books.
Scientific Illustrator, Videographer at Digital Agriculture Research and Extension Center - University of Missouri
July 1, 2024 - Present
Designed booklets for events and researchers, created original artwork to support research. Interview, film, and edit for video projects intended for public outreach. Provided clean voice-overs for videos.
BRFSS Survey Interviewer at Center for Medical Epidemiology and Population Health - University of Missouri
August 1, 2025 - December 1, 2025
August 2025 - December 2025

Education

Diploma at St. Charles West High School, St. Charles, MO
August 1, 2015 - June 1, 2019
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Anthropology at University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
August 1, 2019 - December 1, 2025

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Healthcare
    uniE621 Dragon Character Commission
    This artwork was commissioned by a DnD player. The artwork was illustrated and colored in Krita.…
    uniE621 Supercell Thunderstorm Diagram
    This commissioned work is currently utilized by the geography department at the University of Missouri - Columbia campus for students to identify the anatomy of a supercell thunderstorm. The artwork was sketched on paper and inked before being scanned for submission. illustrator…
    uniE621 Character Design Exercise
    This character design was an exercise in combining human and non-human elements from animal features to non-organic shapes. illustrator…
    uniE621 Australopithecus Afarensis Study
    As part of my study of evolutionary human ancestors, I studied the facial composition of the hominin Australopithecus afarensis. This project was created digitally with the illustration software, Krita. illustrator…
    paper Tiger Expression Study

    This piece explores movement, tension, and expression through a monochrome tiger portrait. Emphasis was placed on line weight, texture, and anatomy to convey power and immediacy, using high-contrast strokes to create depth and motion. Created as a personal study in expressive illustration.