Bradley "Kai" Fox Postdoctoral Researcher, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawaii, Manoa, PO Box 1346, Kaneohe, HI  96744.  Kai participates in extension, outreach, and conducts research in integrated farming technology at Windward Community College.  He has a BS in Biology, a MS in Animal Science, and a PhD in Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering.  His primary goal is to transfer sustainable farming technologies to the public to help increase Hawaii’s food independence.
	Chris Lee State Representative-District 51 Kailua & Waimanalo, 466 Paumakua Place, Kailua, HI 96734.  He has a BS in political science from Oregon State University and was elected to the State Legislature in 2008.  He has been working to change our social, political, and economic structure to prepare Hawaii for the challenges of the 21st century.
	Joan Yoshioka Statewide Plant Extinction Prevention Coordinator, PEP Program, 19 E. Kawili St., Hilo, HI 96720. Joan manages a statewide conservation program that strives to prevent the extinction of Hawaii’s rarest plant species. Joan received her bachelor’s degree in Botany from the University of Hawaii and has spent the past 25 years committed to preserving Hawaii's natural legacy by protecting its native plants, animals, and ecosystems.
	Koa Kukea-Shultz Executive Director, Kako’o Oiwi/ Kaneohe Bay Marine Coordinator, The Nature Conservancy, 923 Nuuanu Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96817. Kanekoa coordinates projects in Kaneohe Bay and assists in a partnership for the restoration of Heeia Wetlands and the NGO Kakoo Oiwi.  His focus is to balance food security alongside strategies that enhance sustainable management and biological resources.  He opens up Loi Kalo and Loko ia in Heeia with his family. Kanekoa received his BA from Occidental College and a MS in Botany from UH-Manoa.
	Keone Kealoha Executive Director, Mālama Kaua`i, 4900 Kuawa Road, Kīlauea, HI 96754. Keone focuses on catalyzing community abundance through relocalization and aloha 'āina. He has initiated many agriculture-related projects, including a 4-acre community garden, the Kaua`i school garden network, farm worker housing solutions, and preservation of critical irrigation systems. Keone is a native Hawaiian committed to bridging the knowledge and wisdom of the past with new, innovative approaches to sustainable solutions.
	Luella Costales Executive Director, Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation, 2343 Rose Street, Honolulu, HI 96819. Luella serves as the Executive Director of the Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation, which represents approximately 1600 farm & ranch families statewide, and advocates at the National, State, and County levels. She has a BA in Communication/Visual Arts from the University of California at San Diego.
	Lydi Morgan-Bernal School Garden Program Coordinator, Kokua Hawai‘i Foundation; Vice President, Hawai‘i Farmers Union, 2891 O‘ahu Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96822. Lydi works with O‘ahu schools to bring gardening experience and education to students, teachers, and communities. She is helping to grow an island-wide and state-wide network of school gardens and farmer training programs. Her work with the Farmers Union is bringing communities together for the creation of vibrant local food systems.
	Mark Stoutemyer Research Scientist/ Site Manager, Pioneer Hi-Bred Int’l -Kunia Research Center, PO Box 970548, Waipahu, HI 96797.  Mark manages the Pioneer Kunia Research Center, focusing on production of corn lines for Pioneer’s plant breeders worldwide.  He has a BS degree in Horticulture and an MS in Plant Breeding.  His goals include fostering coexistence of multiple agricultural systems in the state, and increasing awareness and understanding of the seed industry in Hawaii.
	Matt Johnson Owner, Sustain Pro Management, LLC-a project development and management company for ag rural, and energy initiatives, Co-Owner, O`ahu Fresh - a farmers` market delivery service in Honolulu, 876 Curtis Street #608, Honolulu, HI 96813. He also lectures on ag entrepreneurship at Leeward Community College.  Matt is also the Treasurer for Hawaii Rural Development Council, statewide rural development organization.
	Michelle Galimba Rancher, Kuahiwi Ranch, PO Box 294, Naalehu, HI 96772.  Michelle helps to manage her family's ranch in Ka'u on Hawaii Island.  She has a Doctorate and MA in Comparative Literature and a BA in Asian Studies. She is president of the Hawaii Cattlemen's Association and sits on the Hawaii Board of Agriculture.
	Palo Luckett Founder, Pacific Light & Power Inc., PO Box 261, Anahola, HI 96703. On graduating from Tufts University, Palo returned to Venezuela to manage his family’s farm, was a partner in a venture capital firm in Buenos Aires, and co-founded and served as principal broker for Koa Properties. His renewable energy development company is currently working on a 10 MW solar thermal facility, a 5 MW Biogas facility, and an 8 MW Hydroelectric facility on the Westside of Kauai.
	Perry H. Kealoha Land Asset Manager, Kamehameha Schools Land Assets Division, 78-6831 Ali’i Drive, Suite 235, Kailua Kona, HI 96740. Perry manages Kamehameha Schools’ South Kona and North Kohala land assets that include Agricultural, residential, pastoral, mixed and conservation uses. He is also the sector leader for Kamehameha Schools’ statewide regional graze land planning. Perry has a BA in Political Science.
	Pomai Weigert Marketing & Community Relations Coordinator & Lavender Lifestylist, Alii Kula Lavender on Maui, 1100 Waipoli Road, Kula, HI 97690 www.aklmaui.com.  Pomai is a Director in training to a multi-generational, family-owned, Native Hawaiian Agri-Tourism Business.  Her goal is to build economically sustainable & culturally aware communities in Hawaii through education and collaboration on local & global levels.
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