Nā Alaka‘i o Ola Hawai‘i

Puanani Claveran

Director of Rooms at the Keauhou Beach Resort, Puanani promotes the true and deep spirit of aloha with her staff. Together they extend to their guests their aloha and a shared value of knowing a sense place and the feeling of ‘ohana in the workplace.

Ke‘alaonāpua Kadaoka

Learning Manager of the Four Seasons Resort at Hualālai, Ke‘ala's mission is to teach executives to inspire their staff to honor and respect the host culture.

Keikialoha Kekipi

Keikialoha is the Co-founder of the educational non-profit Ho‘oulu Lahui formed in 1994, as well as, Kua O Ka La Public Charter School, a Hawaiian culturally driven charter school formed in 2000. Keikialoha is the kahu of the lands of Pu‘ala‘a, a 600 acre ancient Hawaiian village, of which he is the lineal descendant.

Owana K. Wilcox-Likiaksa

Owana is the Training Coordinator in Human Resources at the Hilton Waikoloa Village. One of her responsibilities include new team member orientation where she looks forward to sharing the culture of Hawai‘i with new team members who transplant themselves to the Hawaiian Islands.

Zhantell Kuulei Mieko Dudoit

Zhan has worked in the visitor industry on Moloka‘i for the past 25 years and continues to take an active part in new and innovative ways to enhance the visitor experience, while also preserving Moloka‘i's unique lifestyle and authenticity. Today she is a Consultant and Entrepreneur.

Kainoa Horcajo

Born and raised on the island of Maui, Kainoa has a degree in International Relations from the University of San Diego. Kainoa focused his studies on the relevance and applicability of Indigenous Culture's ways and practices in modern society, specifically Kanaka Maoli culture. Today he is a Consultant and Entrepreneur working to bringing a better understanding of the Hawaiian culture for businesses in the tourism industry of Hawai‘i.

Jonelle Kamai

Jonelle is a Food and Beverage Manager at The Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui where she wears many hats and is involved in many aspects of the company including training. She has made it a point to share her Hawaiian culture with as many guests and colleagues as she can. She believes that Hawai‘i's guests come here for an authentic Hawaiian experience, which is what makes our islands so unique and special.

Makalapua Kanuha

Po‘okela Department of the Kā‘anapali Beach Hotel, a kanaka maoli, Makalapua wants to be part of the bridge that connects the maoli to the visitor industry.

Patricia Kahokuhealani Colburn Brandt

Pat is an Independent Consultant in Organizational Assessment and Development, Strategic Planning, Grant Writing, Management and Administration, and Proposal Evaluation. She serves on numerous Community Boards and Commissions.

Sean Ke‘oni Craig

Sean began his professional career within the Travel/Food and Beverage Industry in 1988. Today, he is a Flight Attendant with Hawaiian Airlines and he continues to practice the Art of Lomilomi with Moku Ola Native Hawaiian Healing Center.

Kainoa Daines

Director of Sales North America & International / Cultural Director at the Queen Kapi‘olani Hotel, Kainoa's passion is to share Hawai‘i with the rest of the world in a pono way that will cherish and protect our beautiful paradise.

Rae Kahealani DeCoito

Rae has over 20 years of experience as CEO, COO and CFO for profit and non-profit community based organizations. As a public servant, Rae has been responsible for the overall management of over 70 employees, providing leadership, vision and a Hawaiian cultural component to both staff and community members alike. Today, she is the Executive Director of Hawai‘i Maoli.

Kehaulani Kam

Director of Cultural Services for the Sheraton Hotels in Waikīkī, Kehau believes in management by values creates a sense of team and ‘ohana.

Napua Harbottle

A botanist for the Bishop Museum's Natural Science Department, Napua is very interested in preserving Hawai‘i's environment and culture for future generations.

Manly Kanoa

Manly has extensive years in management and quality assurance training, as well as, years as a coach, and consultant. Today he is with Papa Ola Lōkahi.

Kaleonahe Kauahi- Daniels

Hawaiian Studies/‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i kumu and Resource Teacher at Pearlridge Elementary, Kaleo's love of teaching connects youth to their community.

Celine Pi‘ilani Nelsen

Born and raised on the island of Kaua‘i, President and Founder of Pacific Leadership Partners, Pi‘ilani believes that, “All that we know and all that we are, is because someone took the time to care and nurture us. All that we CAN be is because we took the time to nurture and care for someone else.”

Joann Nanea Perreira-Machiguchi

Nanea is a Catering Sales Manager at the Hawai‘i Prince Hotel Waikīkī and Golf Course. She is always on the go meeting with guests and creating ideas that will enhance their special event, be it a wedding, a social ball, a tradeshow, meetings, or any special occasion that guests wish to celebrate.

Hi‘ilani Shibata

Born and raised in Hilo, Hi‘ilani is currently the Education Operations Manager of Bishop Museum. She loves to share the culture of Hawai‘i with the world.

Natalie Keikilohiokahikianamai Ho Talamoa

Natalie has traveled extensively in Asia and learned Chinese Mandarin. She soon got involved in the marketing field where she has written and strategized campaigns for movies, building materials, Chinese Tea and health and wellness products. Today she is the Program Administrator of the University of Hawai'i Family Medicine Residency and Sports Medicine Fellowship.

Kawahine Tokunaga

Artist and Curriculum Coordinator and Instructional Coach for Halau Lokahi Public Charter School, Kawahine's passion is to nurture youth of all ages through the values of our kupuna.