PRESIDENT

Makayla grew up in Cypress, California. She moved to the islands to be with family and received a B.A.S. in Sustainable Science Management at the University of Hawaii Maui College. As a conservation minded individual, she has focused her efforts on a variety of projects and scientific studies involving protected species in Pu’u Kukui to water quality impacts on nearshore marine life in West Maui. In addition, she has also been involved as a Sustainability Consultant in the development of Hulihia Center for Sustainable Systems in Maui at UHMC.  

Makayla joined Kipuka Olowalu in 2020. With her, she brings her belief that conservation and the protection of resources within Maui needs to have ‘ike kupuna, or ancestral knowledge, in order to be successful. Through this work, she strives for Kipuka Olowalu to be a place of continued education for all Hawaiians, residents, and visitors.

When not working towards protecting the earth and its natural resources, Makayla enjoys spending time with family, going to the beach, and traveling when she can!