About Us

Ka Ipu Kukui Fellows is a year-long leadership development program uniquely designed for community-identified current and future leaders of Maui Nui. The curriculum specifically addresses the many challenges that face Maui Nui and provides participants unfiltered access to a variety of key individuals and locations on Maui.

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.

MISSION STATEMENT
Ka Ipu Kukui educates, cultivates and inspires emerging leaders to contribute to a thriving future for Maui Nui.

VISION STATEMENT
Maui Nui’s enlightened leaders perpetuate a vibrant and balanced community.

CORE VALUES
As we develop values-based leaders, we are guided by the practice of aloha and these key principles:

• Kūpono – to be honest, forthright and respectful.
• Mālama – to take care of, to nurture and to protect.
• Kōkua – to be helpful and work cooperatively with and for others without expectations.
• Ho’o hano – to conduct yourself with integrity and honor in all you do.
• Ho’o kaulike – to be balanced in how we live and act.