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 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.
Darrah Kauhane-Floerke
Secretary and Director of Nā Kia’i O Maui. Executive Director of Project Vision.
Robert Kingsbury
Treasurer and Director at Nā Kia’i O Maui with 29 years of banking experience.
Kekoa Enomoto
Kupuna Advisor of Nā Kia’i O Maui, is a retired journalist with 29 years of experience at the Honolulu Star-Bulletin and The Maui News.
Our Values
ALOHA
Greeting or affection that extends warmth and caring, with no obligation in return.
PILINA
Relationship and Connection.
HA'AHA'A
Humility.
KULEANA
Responsibility and Taking Accountability.
LOKAHI
Unity, Oneness, Harmony, and Agreement.
PONO
To do what is right.