About Us
Theory of Change
When we demonstrate pilina-focused sustainable solutions, we will inspire and empower the people of Molokai to restore ʻāina momona
Vision
ʻĀina Momona: Thriving People and Abundant Land
Mission
To restore ʻĀina Momona (abundant land) to Molokai
In analyzing what makes a truly sustʻāina-ble community, we identified 12 priority areas. We see these 12 components as spokes on a wheel united by the core. That core is the lōkahi (unity) and the pono (harmony) between the land and people when we honor the covenant that comes with the concept of ʻāina. ʻĀina reflects a mutual relationship between the people and the land—where a vibrant planet depends on responsible stewardship.

OUR LOGO… OUR VISION… our commitment
The Sust ʻāinable Molokai design captures the love that we have for our island home. For many of us, Molokai is a living being, a beloved kupuna (ancestor), and cherished member of our ʻohana (family). For this reason, we are fiercely protective of her.
Molokai Nui A Hina—the Great Child of Hina—is enfolded by her mother’s embrace. Hina’s hair adorns Molokai, like the kuahiwi (mountains) that attract the mist and call the rains of blessing upon us. Hina is manifested also in the hinahina flowers that blanket the coastline. Hina is present too in the phases of the moon that mark the times for planting, harvesting, fishing, resting and regeneration.
The design also touches upon Molokai’s reputation from ancient times as ʻāina momona (the fat or abundant land). The ocean appears as a net or a basket weave, connoting an abundant harvest. The school of manini fish and the kalo (taro) growing represent the momona of Molokai that we strive to restore.
The dual black and white imagery of the manini and kalo depicts our collective dream to restore the pono (balance) of the land and sea through living sustainably and renewing our connection to nature.
Placed in the center of Molokai is a bowl of poi, the physical manifestation of Hāloa, the first born and hiapo (eldest brother) of the people. In deference to Haloa, when the poi bowl is on the table, families do not argue. In that spirit, we remain committed to each other as a community and seek together pathways to sust ʻāinability.
Board of Directors

Cheney-Ann Pūlama Lima
President (8/2019–Present)
Vice President (1/2018–8/2019)
Land, Culture, History Research Manager, Office of Hawaiian Affairs

Matt Yamashita
Vice President (8/2019–Present)
Member-At-Large (5/2019–8/2019)
Owner, Quazifilms Media

Audrey Lynne Newman
Secretary/Treasurer (5/2019-Present)
Member-at-Large (3/2019-5/2019)
Conservation & Sustainability Advisor

Eric Co
Member-At-Large (8/2019–Present)
President (10/2015–8/2019)
Vice President (10/2012–9/2015)
Nearshore Marine Resource Conservation Program Officer, HKL Castle Foundation

Malia Akutagawa
Member-at-Large (7/2014-Present)
President (2/2010-6/2014)
Assistant Professor of Law, University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa

Keoni Lee
Member-at-Large (5/2019–Present)
Chief Executive Officer, Hawaiʻi Investment Ready
Co-Founder, Waiwai Collective
Co-Founder, ʻŌiwi TV

Kalei Adolpho
Member-at-Large (11/2019–Present)
Teacher, Molokai Middle School
Staff

Harmonee Williams
Executive Director

Jamie Ronzello
Food Sovereignty Program Manager

Christopher O’Brien
Director of Admin and Development

Sarah Miles
Mobile Market Manager

Tocatta Spearman-Lindquist
Mobile Market Assistant

Kristina Lacno
Mobile Market Assistant
Sust ʻāina ble Molokai
Sustainable Molokai
PO Box 250
Kaunakakai, HI 96748
Phone: (808) 560-5410
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