Our Staff

Our staff is the heart of Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi. They are passionate about working hard to make sure that our mission stays at the forefront of what we do.
Our staff hosts educational visits for local schools, offers fresh produce at our farm stand, hosts community workdays where volunteers and visitors can learn about agriculture, and even offers cultural workshops for those interested in learning more about our heritage.

JONATHAN KANEKOA KUKEA SHULTZ
Executive Director

ALI’I MINER
Director of Conservation

NICK REPPUN
Farmer Specialist

Education Specialist

DONALD GENTZLER
Director of Operations

BRANDON BUMANGLAG
Operations Specialist

JAMES “GUS” ROBERTSON
Farm and Operations Specialist

MAHEALANI BOTELHO
Loʻi Manager

IOKEPA MINER
Conservation Specialist

JASON LOWE
Farm Specialist

MONET AGAE
Farm Specialist

Farm Specialist

Conservation Specialist and Volunteer Coordinator

Contracted Director of Fiscal Operations

HapaiPu Program Manager

KIMMY OI
Chef and Farm Specialist

KEALOHA DOMINGO
Chef