About Us
Preparing the next generation of culturally responsible ahupua’a 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 ahupua`a of `Iole.
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 Hawai`i community and the world.
Values
Ha`aha`a
Gratitutde, humility. Gratitude and humility are practiced in relationships with the ‘āina and others.
Ho`ihi
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.
Wiwo`ole
Courage, fearless, to be bold, and adventurous. Courage is practiced in relationships with the ‘āina and others.
Pili `Āina
Engagement and developing a relationship through place-based experiences at `Iole. Engagement is practiced in relationships with the ‘āina and others.
Leadership
‘Iole Stewardship Center 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 Stewardship Center Executive Leadership
Kamana‘opono M. Crabbe
Ka Pouhana/CEO
Bill Wong
Ka Pounui/General Manager
Momilani Lazo
Ka Pou Kāko‘o/Executive Administrator
‘Iole Stewardship Center Team
Jade Stevens
Office Manager
Michelle Montoya
Housekeeping/Hospitality Coordinator
Kris Cravalho
Facilities and Grounds
Teyvon Santiago
Farm Coordinator
Dennis Stoddard
Groundskeeper
Brandon “Blah” Arujo
Cultural Specialist
Kāhealani Wilcox
Grants Project Manager