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Board of Directors, Committees, Chairs, Mentors, and Advocates

Founders

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Creative Director Cultural Affairs

Laronda Mavaega

Executive Director

Jamie Clark

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The Board of Directors

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President

Candace Augustin

Vice President

Mason Kauo

Administrative Director

Kawena Lorenzo

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Operations Director

Alanna Brisette

Media Chair

Tony Dia

Communications Chair

Von Ka‘anā‘anā

Deputy Director of Cultural Affairs

Faythe K. Apo-Niihau Kylee West Williams

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Secretary/Treasurer

John Aulava

Administration

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Communications

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