LEADERSHIP
We are a non-profit organization founded in response to the devastating wildfires in Lahaina and Kula on August 8, 2023.
Nettie Aquino
Executive Director and an extraordinary community organizer, is a native of Lahaina and Hana.
Michelle Befi
President, Secretary, and Director of the Nā Kia’i O Maui Board. Michelle is a Hawaii Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor with 2 decades of experience in nonprofit leadership.
Kekoa Enomoto
Vice-President and Director of Nā Kia’i O Maui, is a retired journalist with 29 years of experience at the Honolulu Star-Bulletin and The Maui News.
Robert Kingsbury
Treasurer and Director at Nā Kia’i O Maui with 29 years of banking experience.
Our Values
MĀLAMA
Caring For One Another.
Encouraging and lifting-up each other through words and actions.
KULEANA
Responsibility.
A privilege and right to continue the work of our kupuna (elders).
ALOHA
Cultivating Relationships.
Our love for Akua, kanaka and ‘āina are vital to our existence.
KŌKUA
Helping Others.
Providing support and relief, a selfless act of compassion and empathy.
KUPA´A
Steadfastness.
Firm, faithful and loyal. Never compromising value.
WORKING.
TOGETHER.
Nā Kia‘i O Maui works closely with other non-profit organizations, government agencies, and businesses to provide the best possible support and assistance to those impacted by natural disasters and fires in Maui County. Our partners are an integral part of our mission and we are grateful for their support.
