As Blue Planet's Executive Director, Melissa heads the overall organizational management, direction, and decision-making of Blue Planet’s work to champion scalable policies and programs that transform Hawaii’s energy systems to clean energy solutions.
As Blue Planet's Creative Director, David specializes in digital marketing strategies, creative content development, video production, photography, and project management.
As Blue Planet's Education Director, Griff leads Blue Planet’s education programs, student and teacher engagement activities, and youth outreach.
As our Operations Director, Chika handles internal operations and administrative matters.
As the Partnerships Director, Marie works closely with the team to recruit, cultivate, and steward a network of mission-aligned donors.
As the Communications Director, Leigh Anne leads Blue Planet’s communications strategy and implementation.
As the Managing Director of Programs, Jenn operationalizes the Blue Planet’s strategic vision, provides project management for key partnerships and programs, and oversees the clean mobility and education teams.
As the Mobility and Equity Coordinator, Tabbi is responsible for driving Blue Planet’s goal of 50% carbon emissions reduction by 2030 in the transportation sector.
As the Policy Research Fellow, Kawika is responsible for conducting research on state climate and clean energy legislation.
Ernest Nishizaki Board Chair Acumen Advisor, LLC
Andrew Rosen Board Vice-Chair HSFCU
Lorraine Akiba Board Secretary LHA Ventures
Colin Yost Board Treasurer RevoluSun
Dana Barbata Attorney
Keala Francis Dickhens EPA fellow
Noelani Kalipi Kalipi Enterprises
Bettina Mehnert AHL
Jeff Mikulina Consultant
Henk Rogers Chair Emeritus
Gov. George Ariyoshi Advisory Committee
The Ambassador Board is a selected group of passionate young professionals who donate their time and expertise to grow our fundraising capacity and serve as community and business liaisons for our charitable mission.
Pua Pakele & Cabot Chair Boss Up Media
Manu Stanton Vice-Chair HMSA
Alena Huffine EnviroServices & Training Center
Cathleen Langin KITV4 Island News
Francois Ascani First Hawaiian Bank
Jon Ching Kaiser Permanente
Louis Concato Cambrian Innovation
Matthew Choy
Stacey Gray Cades Schutte LLP
Tahnee Towill HIVE Recruiting
Todd Iacovelli USB Financial Services
Stephanie Mock Kualoa Ranch
Evan Castro Pacific Current
Theresa Brown Coffman Engineers
Samuel Madrid Clearway Energy
Ella Aki Sunrun
Are you an emerging leader who is passionate about clean energy, climate action, and making Hawaii’s future brighter? Reach out to us to learn more about joining the Ambassador Board.