Serving with Aloha

Linn Nishikawa brings over 35 years of experience in marketing, public relations, community engagement, and event operations to her role as a founding board member of Aloha Amplified. Before relocating to Maui, Linn served as the Southern California marketing representative for American Savings, where she oversaw the marketing efforts of more than 70 branches across the region.

She later became Public Relations Director for Kapalua Land Company, leading global publicity efforts for the world-renowned Kapalua Resort. In 2000, Linn launched her own firm, Linn Nishikawa & Associates, Inc., where she continues to support marketing and outreach campaigns that strengthen Maui’s economy and community resilience. Linn and her team also assist the County of Maui with public outreach for key platforms including MauiNuiStrong.info, MauiRecovers.org, and MauiNuiFirst.com. Her lifelong dedication to elevating local voices and building capacity for small businesses and nonprofits reflects Aloha Amplified’s mission to uplift and empower our island communities.

Casey Morrin is a skilled branding and graphic design professional with a strong focus on community-centered storytelling and thoughtful visual communication. As President of Kirei Concepts, she creates impactful designs that support local campaigns, nonprofit initiatives, and public outreach programs. Her work helps organizations strengthen their visual identity, share their mission effectively, and build deeper connections with the communities they serve.

Casey earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. Prior to launching her own business, she served as Lead Graphic Designer at Linn Nishikawa & Associates, where she worked on a variety of successful projects ranging from event promotions to regional marketing campaigns. Through Aloha Amplified, Casey brings a deep appreciation for design as a means to connect, inform, and inspire. Her work reflects a commitment to creativity, cultural sensitivity, and helping Hawai‘i’s communities thrive.

Lori Nishikawa is a creative strategist, product designer, and systems thinker committed to advancing community-centered innovation in Hawai‘i. As President of Quovadis Design, she works across disciplines—spanning product development, branding, user experience, and design strategy—to support organizations and initiatives that are making a positive impact. Whether she’s shaping a public awareness campaign or designing tools that improve how people engage with services, Lori’s work is rooted in empathy, collaboration, and purpose.

Her career includes product design work for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Boston Consulting Group, where she developed forward-thinking solutions for Fortune 500 companies. In 2019, she launched Quovadis Design to focus on work that benefits communities and challenges the status quo. She is also the co-founder of Hawaii Seascapes, a Hawai‘i-based initiative focused on coral restoration and ocean health—reflecting her deep commitment to preserving our natural resources for future generations. Through Aloha Amplified, Lori brings her wide-ranging expertise and environmental values to help build a more resilient and connected island future.