About Us
Preparing the next generation of culturally responsible ahupuaʻa stewards.
Vision Statement
Be the world’s learning center that inspires sustainable thinking through a model 21st century ahupua`a where land is chief and man is steward.
Mission Statement
We protect and preserve the natural landscape and cultural assets of the ahupuaʻa of ʻIole.
We inspire collaboration, leadership, and mindset shifts through a deep connection with the land, place-based education, and a pu‘uhonua retreat.
We model and pioneer sustainable practices to serve our Hawaiʻi community and the world.
Values
Haʻahaʻa
Gratitutde, humility. Gratitude and humility are practiced in relationships with the ‘āina and others.
Hoʻihi
Respect is practiced in relationships with the ‘āina and others.
Kuleana
Accountability by fulfilling obligations. Fulfilling obligations is practiced in relationships with the ‘āina and others.
Wiwoʻole
Courage, fearless, to be bold, and adventurous. Courage is practiced in relationships with the ‘āina and others.
Pili ʻĀina
Engagement and developing a relationship through place-based experiences at ʻIole. Engagement is practiced in relationships with the ‘āina and others.
Leadership
‘Iole Board of Directors
Jason Fujimoto
President
President and CEO HPM Building Supply
Brandon Kurisu
Vice-President
President aio Digital
Michael Fujimoto
Secretary
Executive Chairman of the Board HPM Building Supply
David Morimoto
Treasurer
Executive Vice-President and CFO Central Pacific Back
Jason Fujita
Director
Vice-President Hawaiian Telcom
‘Iole Executive Leadership
Alapaki Nahale-a
Ka Pouhana/CEO
Bill Wong
Ka Pounui/General Manager
Kirstin Kahaloa
Director of Partnerships & Development
‘Iole Team
Jade Stevens
Office Manager
Michelle Montoya
Facility Manger
Kris Cravalho
Facilities and Grounds
Tayvon Santiago
Farm Coordinator
Keahi Akana
Facilities & Grounds
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