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Nice to meet you



We are part of Leadership Kaua'i Class of 2025.
Meet our group project team.



Angie Latorre



Cybersecurity Officer, PMRF



"I love Kaua’i and feel it is crucial that we help everyone understand its ecological and cultural significance and inspire all - locals and visitors - to preserve its beauty and heritage for future generations."



April Joy Giraldi



Property Accounting Manager, PAL Hawaii



"Kaua‘i is my past, present, and future—a timeless place of healing, love, connection, and legacy for generations to come."



Bronwyn Leeper



Associate Engineer, KIUC



"Kauai is a place of beauty and simplicity—God’s country—and it holds everything our family needs to feel whole."



Crystal Caday



Housing Program Director, PAL Hawaii



"The island is my teacher, my refuge, and my kuleana. It challenges me to live with intention, to protect what is sacred, and to serve the people who call this place home. What Kaua'i means to me is love - love for the land, for culture, and for the generations yet to come."



Jacob Causer



Captain 3 Raft Manager, Captain Andy's Sailing Inc.



"Kaua'i has taught me the value of patience, connection to place, and the importance of community"



Jason Makaneole



Native Plant Nursery Manager, Malama Huleia



"Kaua'i is home for me and where I want my family to stay rooted."





Paka Brown Jr.



Solid Waste Worksite Supervisor, COK Department of Public Works Solid Waste Division



"Kauai is home for my family. It is a place where the line between heaven and earth becomes blurred."



Kayla Werner



Executive Chef, Captain Andy's Sailing Inc.



“Kauai is my home—where my roots run deep and my heart feels most at peace. It’s where I want to raise my family, to build something lasting for the generations that will follow. The fights and struggles we face today are real, but they’re worth it—because I believe they’re paving the way for a better future for all of us.”



Krystl Apeles



Executive Director, Alakoko Shop (RSBA)



"Kaua‘i is more than just a place, it is a living, breathing being. It holds a spirit that nourishes the past, grounds the present, and guides the future. My kuleana is to listen, to mālama, and to live in harmony with this sacred place."



This Project was done in Part with Leadership Kaua'i