Certifications

Every climb, certification, and role is documented — proof of my commitment to safe, credible and sustainable exploration.

A certificate awarded to Nicole Otake for mountain climbing the Carstenz Pyramid in Papua, Indonesia. The certificate features a photo of mountain climbers on a rocky peak with climbing ropes and a mountain logo in the top right corner. It is signed by Erfan Iranto, the director, and dated 09.08.25.

Carstensz Pyramid

Certifying Organization: Tropic Adventures

Guides: Poxi Daigna Solang, Juan Langkun, Medz Pesak New, John Davis

Certificate awarded to Nicole Kamalani Otake for successfully climbing Mt. Elbrus, the highest peak in Russia and Europe, dated May 29, 2025, issued by Elbrus Tours.

Elbrus

Certifying Organization: Elbrus Tours

Guide: Viktor Ersh

Kilimanjaro

Certifying Organization: Climbing Kilimanjaro

Guide: Omary Mfuku

Aconcagua

Certifying Organization: Grajales Expeditions

Logistics provided by Grajales Expeditions | Unguided

Damavand

Certifying Organization: Cheetah Adventures

Guide: Babak Sariban

Ojos Del Salado

Supported

Logistics provided by Daniel Afredo | Unguided

Pico de Orizaba

Self Supported

Mt Giluwe

Certifying Organization: Hiking Papua Tour

Guide: Stanley

Harvard University Extension School certificate awarded to Nicole Kamalani Otake for completing a professional graduate-level course in Project Management, dated May 22, 2024, signed by Nancy J. Coleman.

Graduate Certificate in Project Management

Harvard Extension School

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Diploma from The American University awarded to Nicole Kamalani Otake for a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, dated December 16, 2015, with signatures and official seal.

Bachelor of Arts in International Studies

American University

Washington, District of Columbia

Certificate of completion from Vinyasa Yogashala awarded to Nicole Kamalani Otake for completing sound healing training in Rishikesh, India, dated 29-08-2025, with signatures and logos of related yoga organizations.

Sound Healing

Certifying Organization: Vinyasa Yogashala

Teacher: Tanushree Rawat

Certificate of appreciation recognizing Nicole Otake as a Women in Leadership Program Advisory Member at the University of North Dakota.

Advisory Board Member

Women in Leadership

University of North Dakota