Hōkūpaʻa Founders
The following founding members, in alphabetical order, have agreed to be part of an ongoing discussion about creating a connected community and exploring innovative strategies, partnerships, and shared resources to advance our youth outcomes for West Hawai‘i.
- John De Fries, Economic Development
- Kaeo Duarte, Kamehameha Schools
- Karen Eoff, County Council, District 8
- Marty Fletcher, Palamanui; UH Center-West Hawaiʻi
- David Hipp, Office of Youth Services
- Dru Kanuha and Jane Clement,
County Council, District 7 - AC Paul Kealoha, Hawaiʻi Police Department
- Wally Lau, County of Hawaiʻi
- Jamee Miller, Kamehameha Schools
- Cathy Okumura, Queen Liliʻuokalani Children’s Center
- Dale Ross, First Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
- Mitch Roth, Prosecuting Attorney
- Art Souza, Department of Education
- Don Straney, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo