Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows

developing emerging leaders… planning for Maui Nui’s future

Leadership Development

What is the Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows Program?

Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows is a nonprofit, community-based program created to identify and develop young leaders in Maui County.

Ka ipu kukui translates to crucible of light. It is this light that shines in each and every one of us who is willing to make a difference in our environment, in our community, and in our lives.

Maui Nui occupies a special place in the state, country, and world. However, as Maui Nui residents, we face many challenges that could erode the unique splendor of our islands. Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows is a year-long program designed to train community-identified future leaders.

A Decisions Maui and Focus Maui Nui initiative, the Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows program was conceived to promote and develop future leaders through a community-based program designed to address planning for Maui Nui’s future.

Each month, the program’s content focuses on the multiple perspectives of Maui’s different challenges. Through these monthly learning opportunities known as Halawai, participants develop a holistic appreciation and understanding of these unique challenges, ultimately arriving at a more informed framework and a more enhanced network to better address Maui Nui’s challenges in the future.

KA IPU KUKUI BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board of Directors

Sayble Bissen
Dennis Ducatt
Daniel Emhoff
Tambara Garrick
Troy Hashimoto
Logan McBarnet
Scott Nunokawa
Leilani Pulmano
Marc Takamori
Candace Thackerson
Lori Teragawachi
Dean Tokishi
Lianne Yoshida

Executive Director

Charen Kepler

Founding Members

Roselle Bailey
Gladys Baisa
Sandy Baz
Buck Buchanan
Rory Frampton
Scott Nunokawa
Stanley Okamoto
Audrey Rocha Reed
Clyde Sakamoto
Jeanne Skog
Lori Teragawachhi

Words from a Fellow

“The Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows Program provides access and exposure to so many important places that are not available to the general public. The program sets up constructive and open discussions with an extremely diverse group of fellows. As a bonus, the technical leadership training went beyond my expectations. The program is truly unique, and a valuable asset to our community.”

Michael Silva

Vice President, Ronald M. Fukumoto Engineering, Inc., and 2012 Ka Ipu Kukui Fellow.

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