Words of Aloha From Our Board Members

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Vice President

As an island boy and raised on Kauai, my understanding of Aloha runs deeper than a greeting or a farewell. It is the foundation of how I move through this world. Aloha is breath, presence, and intention. It is how I was taught to treat people, how I carry my family’s values, and how I honor the land and ocean that raised me.

Aloha is not just something to say. It is something I practice. It is the way I choose to live — with respect, empathy, humility, authenticity, and pono — every single day.

Secretary

Over the past year, I've felt a storng calling to give back through volunteer work. When I was asked to help with the Walk and Roll last October. I knew it marked the beginning of a meaningful journey. Not long after, I was invited to join the board as Secretary-- an honor I deeply cherish.

I am incredibly grateful for the life that God has blessed me with, and I felt it was time to give back to my community in a puposeful way. Being part of Na Kupuna O Kaua'i is a privilege. It allows me to honor our kupuna, who are vital links to our past and cultural heritage. Their mo'olelo--their stories--and talents are treasures that must be preserved and passed on to future generations.

Treasurer

I volunteer as Treasurer for Na Kupuna O Legacy of Aloha because the elders in my life have always been my steady source of love, wisdom and guidance. They nurtured me, believed in me, and shaped the person I became. Serving in this role is my way of giving that love back--of honoring and cherishing the kupuna who continue to hold our communities together with grace, knowledge and aloha.

Member 

 I joined Nā Kūpuna O Kauaʻi – Legacy of Aloha because of the deep love I felt within this community. The work serves a greater purpose to honor the elders of Kauaʻi and uplift their stories, wisdom, and legacy. There is a strong sense of unity, respect, and aloha that can be felt in every gathering. It’s not just about organizing events, it’s about creating meaningful moments, building connections, and showing our Kūpuna how deeply they are valued and appreciated. Being part of something that carries so much purpose brings a sense of fulfillment and pride.

Seeing the joy on the Kūpuna’s faces when they are present, the smiles, the laughter, and the light in their eyes makes everything truly worthwhile. Those moments are a reminder of why we do this work, and they continue to inspire me to give back with love, gratitude, and aloha.

Love and aloha, to me, is about being present, kind, and genuine in the way I connect with others. It’s showing care, respect, patience, and compassion, and making sure people feel seen, heard, and supported. It’s the energy of coming from the heart and sharing warmth with the people around you.

Member

Member and Website Support

Honoring the legacy of love of my kūpuna makes me want to support April’s vision of “Nā Kūpuna O Kaua’i Legacy of Aloha”. I was blessed to be able to attend the first event as a kupuna from the community, invited by my kupuna hula sisters from the Kapa’a Neighborhood Center hula class. What I experienced was pure Aloha and joy that filled my heart with so much gratitude, that I wanted to support these events that uplift our kupuna in any way that I can. I am so grateful I have been given opportunities to do this. Mahalo nui a me ke aloha pumehana.