Serving with Aloha

Kamaunu Kahaiali‘i is a respected and beloved Kahu, Kumu, cultural practitioner, and lifelong West Maui resident with over 40 years of cultural practice and 20 years as a Kumu of Hawaiian Studies, shaping generations through mele, oli, mo‘olelo, and aloha ‘āina. Kamaunu serves as Director of Hawaiian Studies & Culture at Maui Prep Academy, President of Save Honolua Coalition, founding member of Hui Pono Ike Kanawai, member of Nā Kupuna o Maui, Lahaina, and previously served as Indigenous Innovation Specialist for Maui County guiding community-centered recovery and cultural resilience. His leadership continues to uplift Maui’s next generation while preserving the cultural knowledge and values that define our island’s identity.

Tonata Lolesio is a well-respected educator and community leader who has served as Principal of Sacred Hearts School in Lahaina since 2020. A longtime West Maui resident and Lahainaluna graduate, she spent nearly two decades teaching at Sacred Hearts before stepping into school leadership. Following the 2023 Lahaina wildfire, Tonata guided the school through one of its most challenging chapters, ensuring students and staff had stability, support, and a new temporary campus, while planning for Lahaina’s future school rebuild. Honored with the 2024 National Catholic Educational Association “Lead, Learn and Proclaim” Award, she brings compassionate leadership, cultural grounding, and a deep commitment to Maui’s keiki to her role on the Aloha Amplified Board of Directors.

Travis Morrin is a Hawaiʻi-based entrepreneur, restaurateur, and fine-art photographer whose work is rooted in place, culture, and storytelling. Raised on Maui, he is the co-owner of acclaimed restaurants Three’s Bar & Grill and Fork & Salad, known for chef-driven menus, thoughtful sourcing, and a welcoming island-inspired atmosphere that emphasizes connection—to food, to people, and to the land. Alongside his hospitality work, Travis is a highly regarded landscape and volcanic photographer whose imagery—often centered on Kīlauea—captures the evolving power and beauty of Hawaiʻi with technical precision and deep reverence. His photography, showcased through Travis Morrin Photography, has been featured in galleries, publications, and private collections. Across his creative and business pursuits, Travis brings a consistent philosophy: create experiences that are authentic, elevated, and grounded in respect for Hawaiʻi and its people.

Nettie Aquino is a well-respected community leader and the Executive Director of Nā Kia‘i O Maui, a 501(c)(3) grassroots organization dedicated to supporting Maui families through crisis and long-term recovery. Raised in Lahaina and guided by ancestral values of kuleana and stewardship, she has spent her life serving the community she calls home. Following the 2023 Lahaina wildfire, Nettie led efforts to launch and operate the Lahaina Resource & Recovery Center, providing critical supplies, support services, and a place of stability for thousands of displaced residents. Her hands-on leadership, cultural grounding, and unwavering compassion continue to uplift survivors and strengthen Maui’s collective healing.

Kalani Holokai is a longtime Maui resident, community servant, and faith leader whose work is grounded in care, connection, and service. Raised on Moloka‘i and a graduate of Kamehameha Schools, she has lived on Maui for more than 40 years and brings decades of experience across the visitor industry and public health. Following the August 2023 Lahaina wildfires, Kalani began serving as Community Relations Coordinator for the Episcopal Church, working closely with Disaster Case Management programs and the Long-Term Recovery Group to support survivors and address unmet needs. She also serves as liaison to the diocese in the rebuilding of Holy Innocents Episcopal Church on Front Street, which was destroyed in the fire. A cradle Episcopalian and newly ordained Deacon, Kalani serves at Trinity by the Sea in Kīhei and Holy Innocents in Napili, bringing compassion, steadiness, and a ministry of presence to Maui’s healing and recovery.