Project Kanu was founded to provide meaningful support for small farmers, agroforestry, and regenerative land care by creating a system where community members and visitors sponsor food-producing, carbon-sequestering trees grown at partner nurseries and shared with underrepresented growers. Now, a few years on as its own 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Project Kanu focuses on facilitating the big-picture transfer of wealth into measurable, impactful projects centered on environmental stewardship, food security, and climate resilience.

Board Members

Lormona Meredith brings extensive experience in the non-profit world. She is the Director of Community Programs for the Hawai'i Workforce Funders Collaborative and the founder of Malama Mai Consulting LLC.

Kalisi Mausio is a Hawai’i Island farmer, environmental impact entrepreneur, Founder of Project Kanu, and Managing Director of Onomea Farm Hub.

Lehia Apana is a Maui farmer and co-founder of Polipoli Farms, contributing to the nourishment of both land and community.

Naima Fifita specializes in environmental law and is the founder of the Moana Tasi Project and co-founder of Project Kanu, focusing on equitable and sustainable futures.