Our Leadership

Faythe K. Apo-Niihau Kylee West Williams

Waiʻanae, Hawaiʻi

Deputy Director of Cultural Affairs, Project Coordinator UTOPIA Hawai'i

Pronouns: Mana Māhūwāhine

Hawaiian | Chinese | German | Portuguese | English | Scottish

Utopia Hawai’i member since 2006, case manager for trans population in Hawaii providing outreach and social services, choreographer/events planner, pageant coach, cultural and diverse entertainer, former closet queen, national showgirl goddess, miss venus Hawai’i, diva of Polynesia, hawaiis entertainer of the year, Hawaii continental plus representative, California continental, queen of queens, miss utopia Seattle island goddess, island showqueen, national showqueen, member of Suzuki family foundation, kupuna council, onipaa queens court, puuhonua o Wai’anae outreach, Pilar in all communities bridging the gap for acceptance amongst all humanity, voice of reason and experience, conjure specialist

Sharer of cultural practices, learning from our kupuna, teaching our keiki, leading by example, facilitating group level cultural and educational workshops, working closely with utopia directors and staff, coordinating cultural events and gatherings, physical and emotional support for members in their personal endeavors,being a strong positive motivating force

Utopia Hawai’is presence is powerful, in full support of any occasion, utopia Hawai’i takes up space in all spaces. Being apart of this group enables u to reach your highest potential by means of participation, being inclusive, acceptance, safe, all while learning and perpetuating our Polynesian culture intertwining with modern day life giving u the freedom to live your authentic self. It is a journey to healing, learning growing from love through embracing what has been passed on from our kupuna