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“Pauahi is a mana wahine and a true servant leader. I’m just one of the many branches from her legacy of giving, and with that privilege comes
a great sense of kuleana to serve others.”

Malia Ka‘aihue’s view on life can be summed up by the saying “E ulu nō ka lālā i ke kumu” or “the branches grow because of the trunk.” For her, that trunk or source of growth comes from her culture, her family and Pauahi.

The 1997 Kamehameha graduate is the head of DTL – a Hawaiian strategy studio she cofounded in 2013. The outreach and branding firm has worked on such projects like NextEra Energy Inc.’s proposed $4.3 billion acquisition of Hawaiian Electric Co., the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’ Kaka‘ako Makai conceptual master plan and the redevelopment of the International Market Place Waikīkī.

As an up-and-coming leader in the Hawai‘i business community, Malia was named to Pacific Business News’ “40 Under 40” in 2016, an annual award which recognizes exceptional young Hawai‘i business leaders, and as a 2017 Omidyar fellow. Her motivation is not driven by the awards or success, but more from what makes her happy, which is being there for her family and serving others.

Malia chooses to give back to the lāhui through the Pauahi Foundation because of all that Pauahi has given to her.

As Pauahi did, Malia wants to help the next generation of Hawaiian learners become future leaders who will uplift our Hawaiian community and the state of Hawai‘i as whole.

To help broaden Pauahi’s reach, please consider a gift today.

Joseph Celebrado KSK’90 and Deidre Loo welcomed son Kia‘i Kukaneakahoe Celebrado born March 29, 2018. He joins sisters Kili‘ohu (1) and older sister Kawenaluahoano (8) and older brother Iokepa (6).

KSAA North Hawai‘i Region held their first huaka‘i to
Kalaemanō in Ka‘ūpūlehu, Hawai‘i, on Feb. 25, 2018. Kalaemanō has become a piko of activities, a laboratory and training ground for our future leaders in conservation, land management, research, monitoring, and cultural grounding. The event was planned by Spencer Wong KSK’90 and Beth Lau Wong KSK’92 and included guest speaker Pelika Andrade KSK’95, a conservationist and cultural expert.

Justin Kerfoot KSK’92 was named the new senior campus planner at Chapman University in Orange, Calif. Previously, he worked at the architecture firm LPA, Inc., for 17 years as a project manager.

Kirstin Kahaloa KSK’01 and Lee-Ann Heely KSK’91 of the Blue Zones Project

Lee-Ann Heely KSK’91 and Kirstin Kahaloa KSK’01 were hired to shape the health and well-being of the community on Hawai‘i island with the Blue Zones Project – a community-wide well-being improvement initiative to help make healthy choices easier in Hawai‘i. The Hawai‘i Medical Service Association (HMSA) brought Blue Zones Project to Hawai‘i to transform the state into an even better place to live, work, and play. Lee-Ann is serving as the organization lead for the project in West Hawai‘i where she helps employers improve their wellness programs and promotes healthy choices for consumers at restaurants and grocery stores. She previously worked for the Hawai‘i County’s Research and Design Department. Kirstin was hired as the community engagement lead responsible for encouraging positive health and wellness nudges for individuals in the greater community with free events and activities. She previously served as the executive director of the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce.

Eric Lee KSK’92 released the new single titled “Nou e Pauahi” on Dec. 19, 2017. Composed for and dedicated to Princess Bernice Pauahi and the Kamehameha Schools Class of 1992, the single can only be downloaded on digital stores, including iTunes, Spotify and Amazon.

Mark Beppu of Honolulu passed away Sept. 22, 2017. Born in Honolulu, he was an account executive for World Wide Technology.

Brenten Yamane KSK’95 of Kanoa Transportation

Brenten Yamane KSK’95 celebrated the two-year anniversary of Kanoa Transportation – a luxury private car service company he started in August 2015. For more information visit www.kanoatransportation.com.

Former Rainbow Wahine Aven Lee KSK’96 was named director of volleyball operations for the University of Hawai‘i women’s volleyball program. Aven comes to the program from Sacramento State where she served two years as an assistant coach for the Hornets’ indoor women’s volleyball team and the director of operations for their beach volleyball team. During that time, she helped lead the Hornets to a combined overall record of 46-19 while going 25-7 in the Big Sky Conference. Her other coaching experience includes work at the University of Nevada, University of Pacific, Hawai‘i Pacific University, USA Volleyball, Kalani High School and at various club teams in Hawai‘i.

Jonathan Schultz KSK’96 was named to Pacific Business News’ 2017 “40 Under 40” list – an annual award recognizing 40 exceptional young Hawai‘i business leaders. In addition to being a conservation scientist with The Nature Conservancy, Jonathan founded Kāko‘o ‘Ōiwi, a nonprofit organization he created to help restore agricultural and ecological productivity in Hawai‘i. Situated on a 405-acre parcel in the wetlands that connect He‘eia to Kāne‘ohe Bay, Kāko‘o ‘Ōiwi is expected to make significant contributions to Hawai‘i’s goal of doubling its local food production by 2020. The nonprofit also offers a farm apprentice program which teaches participants the business of farming.