Who We Are
Vibrant Hawaiʻi Iwikuamoʻo
Iwikuamoʻo: Backbone
Starline that includes Hōkūpaʻa, North Star and Hānaiakamālama, the Southern Cross.
Iwikuamoʻo is the backbone of the organization, providing essential support and guidance. Like the Iwikuamoʻo starline in Hawaiian navigation, this team helps the nonprofit stay steady and on course. With Iwikuamoʻo's steady support, Vibrant Hawaiʻi runs smoothly, staying aligned with its mission and vision.
Iwikuamoʻo Staff

Janice Ikeda
Chief Executive Officer

Misty Pacheco
Chief Public Health Officer

Raynn Dangaran
Chief of Staff

Kalehua Kukahiko
Senior KōCreate Coordinator

Maurice Messina
Senior Hawaiʻi Island Resilience Network Coordinator

Evan Mokuahi
Senior Oʻahu Resilience Network Coordinator

Toni Symons
Social Service Navigator Senior Coordinator

Christine Fliniau
Social Service Navigator Senior Coordinator

Jennifer Bach
Agriculture & Trades Apprenticeship Coordinator

Nyka-Rae Laeda
ʻOAKA Coordinator

Lucas Klaus
ʻOAKA Coordinator