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Ms. Angela Hi`ilei Kawelo
Executive Director
Biography: Hi‘ilei, a native of Kahalu‘u, O‘ahu recently became Paepae o He‘eia’s Executive Director after having served as an educator, facilities manager and Kū Hou Kuapā Coordinator for the organization for over 6 years. Raised in Kahalu‘u by her skilled fishing family, she has been a student to the art and science of lawai‘a, and the Kāne‘ohe Bay her entire life. She is a 1995 graduate of Punahou School, and also received a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology from the University of Hawai‘i. |
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Mrs. Mehana Makainai
Fiscal Manager
Biography: Mehana, a native of Kailua, O‘ahu took on the role of fiscal manager for Paepae o He‘eia in August of 2007. She is a 2001 graduate of the Kamehameha Schools who holds a BA in Hawaiian Studies and a Masters in Business Administration both from the University of Hawai‘i. Mehana first volunteered at He‘eia fishpond back in the early 90s with her father and has since returned to help with the continued restoration efforts. |
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Mr. Keli`i Kotubetey
‘Āina Momona Coordinator
Biography: Keli‘i, a native of Kailua, O‘ahu currently works as Paepae o He‘eia’s ‘Āina Momona or CBED Coordinator. As such this former educator and fiscal manager of the organization is now responsible for bringing awareness of the fishpond to the community while also leading the production and sale of He‘eia fish and limu. Keli‘i is a 1996 graduate of Kamehameha Schools who received a BA in Economics from Whitman College and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Hawai‘i. |
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Ms. Brenda Asuncion
Ka `Ai Kamaha`o
Biography: Brenda was raised in Waipahu, O‘ahu and currently resides in Waimānalo. She began volunteering at He‘eia fishpond while pursuing her undergraduate degree and has since been hired as POH's Internship Coordinator. Brenda is a 2003 graduate of ‘Iolani who earned her BA in Biology with an emphasis on Marine Studies from Occidental College. Currently she is working towards her Master of Science in Marine Science from Hawai‘i Pacific University. |
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Ms. Kinohi Pizarro
He`eia Ahupua`a Internship Coordinator
Biography: Born and raised in Waimanalo, Kinohi began as an intern with Paepae o He`eia for 1 year before being hired in September 2009. Now as the internship coordinator she has the kuleana of managing our 6 interns, serving as a liason between different huaka`i sites, and working with Windward Community College to improve the educational outcomes of the internship. She is a Kamehameha Schools graduate and received her BA in Hawaiian Studies from UH-Manoa. Most importantly, Kinohi is the proud mother of a beautiful daughter, La`iku, |
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Mr. Peleke Flores
Kū Hou Kuapā Project Manager
Biography: Peleke was born in Hilo, Hawai`i but raised mainly in Waimea, Kaua`i. He is a 2001 graduate of Waimea High School and received his BA in Hawaiian Studies, focusing on Malama `Aina, from UH-Manoa. His malama `aina experiences including dry stack wall-building at historic sites are of great value to our Ku Hou Kuapa team. He enjoys working outdoors, all sports, and spending quality time with family and friends. |
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Mr. Benjamin Zablan
Kū Hou Kuapā Project Technician
Biography: Benji was born and raised in Waimanalo (affectionately known as God's Country). Benji was an intern with POH for 9 months and worked at the Hui Ku Maoli Ola nursery for a while before being hired on the Ku Hou Kuapa team. Spending time with his friends and `ohana are what always make him the most happy, but his recent root canal was not so happy. But he keeps on smiling! |
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Mr. Ikaika Wise
Kū Hou Kuapā Project Technician
Biography: Ikaika was born and raised in Waimanalo and has been involved in different capacities at He`eia Fishpond for quite a few years. Before graduating from Ke Kula o Kamakau in 2008, he participated in various projects as a student and summer intern. He is currently a student at UH-Manoa and an employee with our Ku Hou Kuapa team. In addition to spending time with his `ohana, he enjoys playing sports and working out. |
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Ms. Mahealani Botelho
Kū Hou Kuapā Project Technician
Biography: Raised in Kaimuku, Mahealani now lives in beautiful Pupukea. A 1997 graduate of Kamehameha Schools, she is currently a student at UH-Manoa. She began her time at He`eia as an intern one year ago and is now an employee with our Ku Hou Kuapa team. She is passionate about la`au lapa`au and loves being in and around the kai. She also loves surfing, volleyball, paddleing, and kayaking. |
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