Wendy F. Hensel

Wendy F. Hensel

Wendy F. Hensel, a champion for inclusivity and innovation in higher education, is deeply engaged in using analytics and artificial intelligence to improve student outcomes, modernize curricula, and increase university efficiencies.  Hensel began her presidency at the...
Ben Hon

Ben Hon

Ben Hon’s work sits at the intersection of food and people—two lifelong passions that drive his creative vision. In the world of gastronomy, he goes beyond simply documenting a dish; his photography tells the story behind it, capturing both the craft and the...
Kiki Aranita

Kiki Aranita

Kiki Aranita is a chef, food writer, fiber artist, sauce entrepreneur, and recipe developer whose diverse career paths are tied together by nostalgia and care for the ocean. Whether cooking or writing, she aims to represent the flavors of Hawaii and the experiences of...
Lehia Apana

Lehia Apana

Lehia Apana is a Native Hawaiian storyteller and co-founder of Polipoli Farms, a regenerative farm and food forest in Waiehu, Maui. A former journalist, she spent 15 years telling other people’s stories. It wasn’t until she began growing food that she discovered her...
Representative Kirstin Kahaloa

Representative Kirstin Kahaloa

Representative Kirstin Kahaloa serves in the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing House District 6 in Kona on Hawaii Island. First elected in 2022, she is the Majority Caucus Leader and the highest-ranking Native Hawaiian in the House. She serves on the...