Kekai
Position: Founder, Artist, Primary Instructor
Native Hawaiian Artist, Kekai Kahokukaalani Daunhauer was born on the island of Molokai and now resides on the island of Maui. Her family is filled with lei makers, hula dancers, woodcarvers, and kapa makers — all of which contributed to her great passion for Hawaiian culture and art.
Kekai is constantly inspired by the idea that her Hawaiian ancestors were artists that fearlessly pushed for more colors, more patterns, and more creativity. As a product of that culture, Kekai wishes to do the same.
Jasmine
Position: Managing Editor
Jasmine was born on the island of Molokai but raised on the island of Maui. A graduate of University of Hawaii at Hilo, she holds degrees in Japanese and History. Jasmine is an avid volunteer in the community and regularly participates in cultural functions. She also currently serves as a writer for the Maui Historical Society’s Newsletter. In her free time, Jasmine can be found at the park with her dog Jelly or reading a book.
Keomailani
Position: Project Manager, Community Instructor
A keiki ‘o ka ‘āina (child of the land), Keo was raised on her families ancestral lands on the east end of Molokai. She is a Youth Advocate for Molokai teens, a member of the Hawaii State Boards & Commissions, and a farmer that helps to bring food sustainability to her island’s community. Keo strongly believes that it is important to educate and empower our community in Hawaii’s history so that the Hawaiian culture lives on.
“As the indigenous people to Hawaii, we are born with the responsibility to carry on our customary traditional cultural practices for future generations.” - Keo
Kahenawai
Position: Social Media Marketing Assistant, Community-Instructor-in-Training
A student of the University of Manoa, Kahenawai is our social media guru and an expert at Pinterest, TikTok, and Instagram.