ABOUT US
Meet the team bringing this hana to life.
Our team’s journey began with a shared vision: to make a significant impact on the environment through innovative solutions. Each member, drawn from diverse backgrounds and expertise, was motivated by a deep commitment to sustainability. Our paths crossed at various environmental conferences, workshops, and community initiatives, where our common goals and complementary skills quickly became apparent. The idea to collaborate sparked from these encounters, leading to the formation of a dynamic team. United by our passion for ecological preservation and a belief in the power of collaboration, we came together to create impactful, sustainable solutions, marking the start of an exciting and meaningful journey.
MEET THE TEAM
Kaipo Kekona
Lahaina Community Leader
Cultural Practitioner
President of HFUU
Alika Atay
Former Council Member
Cultural Practitioner
Hannah Hartmann
M.S. in Tropical Conservation Biology
Coowner of Labratory to Landscape: Bioremediation
Bioremediation Ecologist
Environmental Activist
Sanae Hartmann
PhD Fellow in Geography: Bioremediation at Red Hill
Coowner of Labratory to Landscape: Bioremediation
Vi Girbino
M.S. in Tropical Conservation Biology and Environmental Science
Phylis Robinson
PhD in Education
Coowner of Maui Farmer Network
Taye Bright
B.S. in Biology and Environmental Studies
Mycologist
Post-fire restoration researcher for CoRenewal
Alan Booker
Founder and Executive Director
Institute of Integrated Regenerative Design
Maya Elson
Grad. Cert. in Ecopsychology, B.A. Environmental Studies. Post-fire restoration researcher for CoRenewal
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