Malia grew up in “upcountry” Maui where she developed a deep appreciation and love of her island home.  After working as an environmental educator and reflecting on her own experience growing up on Maui, Malia became convinced that more needed to be done to educate and involve Maui’s youth in the crucial issues that face our island.  She believed that the best way to do this was to create fun, hands-on programs that increase young peoples’ understanding of their environment, while demonstrating the power of community partnership and creative problem-solving.  Through these programs, Malia hopes to share her optimism and enthusiasm, and empower a new generation to mālama this island we all love!

Macie was raised in Wailuku, Maui. Growing up here, she developed a deep love for her home and a sense of kuleana to care for it. She earned her BA in Hawaiian Studies from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, where she also discovered a passion for education through her work with various ʻāina-based learning programs. Upon returning home to Maui, Macie joined Maui Huliau Foundation with the intention of inspiring and guiding youth; hoping to instill in them the same connection to ʻāina that shaped her own journey.

Kiana was born and raised in Wailuku, Maui, and has since lived in Los Angeles to attend Loyola Marymount University. She received a Bachelors’s degree in Film/TV Production with a minor in Environmental Studies.

As an alumni of the Maui Huliau Foundation (2019) she was involved in the Huliau Outdoor Leadership Council, the Eco-adventure Summer Camp, and the Green Events Program. After living in LA, she felt the strong need to return to Maui and give back to the organization that helped her to grow into the leader she is today. Having the pleasure of being the filmmaking program manager and alumni council leader she hopes to continue to inspire the next generation of storytellers and leaders.

Kiare was raised in Makawao and spent her school breaks exploring the streams, beaches, and forests of Maui, building a deep sense of aloha ʻāina. After traveling abroad and learning from different cultures, she returned home with a renewed appreciation for her community and a commitment to give back. She spent several years in youth development, building a teen program from the ground up and discovering her passion for supporting Maui’s youth. With a foundation rooted in ʻāina-based education and professional experience in diverse learning environments, Kiare continues to weave together her values, lived experiences, and dedication to empowering the next generation. She is excited to align her passion with Maui Huliau’s mission of educating and empowering the next generation of environmental and community leaders.

Hannah Shipman is the Community Outreach Director at Blue Planet Foundation. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Social Sciences with a focus in Environmental Law and Politics from the University of Kent in Canterbury, England. Hannah is a certified LEED Green Associate and is a member of Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) and the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Young Professionals Program.

Hannah was a part of the first Huliau Youth Leaders program in 2012, creating the Eat Local Video project in 2013. After graduating from Huliau and high school in 2014, Hannah and fellow alumnus Hi’ilei started the Huliau Eco Adventures summer camp, which they ran for two years before handing it off to future youth leaders.

Hannah also respresents the Alumni Council as a member of the Huliau Board of Directors.

Nicolette is originally from the East Coast, and has lived in Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, Switzerland and New York City. She is happy to call Waiehu home with her 6-year old son. A graduate of Dartmouth College, Nicolette holds a Master of Education degree from Chaminade University. She now works at UH Maui College as an Outreach Coordinator for programs in sustainability, food innovation and business, and is pursuing a doctorate in education from Johns Hopkins University. She loves to learn about the beautiful ecosystems and culture of Hawaiʻi with Maui Huliau students.

Kapua was born and raised on the west side of O’ahu, but has lived on Maui with her husband and 3 keiki for the past 13 years. After graduating from Kamehameha Schools Kapālama, she attended UH-Mānoa to acquire a degree in Education. Recognizing her desire to teach in a non-traditional setting, Kapua shifted her career focus to environmental education and conservation for the next 10 years. Currently, Kapua is the Grants Specialist for Imua Family Services as well as an independent consultant with ChangeWorks Hawaii. Never forgetting her aloha and kuleana for environmental stewardship, Kapua continues to stay engaged with environmental organizations within the Maui community. Some of her ʻohana’s favorite spots on island include ʻĪao Valley, Hosmer’s Grove on Haleakalā, and Waiheʻe Coastal Dunes.