Who We Are

MGF ʻOhana

In Memory of

Alexander Alika Jamile

It is with great sadness that we announce our former executive director, president and board member, Alexander Alika Jamile, has passed. He was a staunch supporter of MGF for many, many years, always with positivity and aloha. We are so fortunate that he chose MGF to nurture and support. His legacy will live on as MGF continues to grow and thrive.

Alexander Alika Jamile

MGF Executive Director Website Announcement

Joey Keahiolalo

Moanalua Gardens Foundation (MGF) is pleased to announce that Joey Keahiolalo, an experienced non-profit leader, has joined us as Executive Director. Formerly Chief Program Officer at Child and Family Service (CFS), one of Hawai‘i’s largest non-profit social service organizations, Joey spent 16 years in senior and executive management overseeing the organization’s program and grant writing teams. As part of the Executive Management group, she helped develop new and innovative programming for keiki to kūpuna and assisted in shaping the organization’s strategic direction and planning, positioning CFS for future success.

A graduate of Kailua High School, Joey received an Associate Arts Degree from Leeward Community College, a BA in Social Science and Psychology from University of Hawai‘i - West O‘ahu, and a Master’s in Social Work from Hawai‘i Pacific University. We are pleased to welcome Joey to our MGF ohana.

Officers

Executive Director

Joey Keahiolalo

MGF Management Team

President of the Board

Leilani Williams-Solomon

Senior Vice President, Bank of Hawai‘i, Retired

Secretary & Treasurer

Michael Pili Pang

Kumu Hula, Past Director Honolulu Mayor’s Office of Culture and Arts

Leadership
Team

Ian Kealiʻi Custino

Executive Director

Shane M. Lee

Deputy Executive Director

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Michael Pili Pang

Office Administrator

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Michael G.K. Lee

Director of Education and Stewardship

Board of Directors

Leilani Williams Solomon

Leilani Williams-Solomon, President

Senior Vice President, Bank of Hawaiʻi – Retired

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Gregory Chun, Ph.D., Vice President

UH Liaison for Maunakea Management, Educator

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Michelle Nalei Akina, Secretary & Treasurer

President of the Ohuokalani Charitable Foundation & Vice President of Programs at Liliʻuokalani Trust

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Kathy Higa, Director

Moanalua Valley Community Association President

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Marlene Sai, Director

Entertainer & Business Professional

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John D. Waihee III

Governor of Hawaiʻi 1986-1994

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Gregory Chun, Ph.D.

UH Liaison for Mauna Kea Management: educator

Charles M. Cooke IV

Charles M. Cooke, IV

Realtor Associate – JGL, LLC Real Estate, Retired

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Kathy Higa

Moanalua Valley Community Association, President

William H. Page

William H. Page

President, Page Marketing

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Michael Pili Pang

Kumu Hula, Past Director Honolulu Mayor’s Office of Culture and Arts

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Marlene Sai

Entertainer and business professional

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John D. Waihee III

Governor of Hawaii
1986 to 1994

Leilani Williams Solomon

Leilani Williams-Solomon

Senior Vice President, Bank of Hawai‘i, Retired

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Gregory Chun, Ph.D.

UH Liaison for Mauna Kea Management: educator

Charles M. Cooke IV

Charles M. Cooke, IV

Realtor Associate – JGL, LLC Real Estate, Retired

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Kathy Higa

Moanalua Valley Community Association, President

William H. Page

William H. Page

President, Page Marketing

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Michael Pili Pang

Kumu Hula, Past Director Honolulu Mayor’s Office of Culture and Arts

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Marlene Sai

Entertainer and business professional

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John D. Waihee III

Governor of Hawaii
1986 to 1994

Leilani Williams Solomon

Leilani Williams-Solomon

Senior Vice President, Bank of Hawai‘i, Retired

Staff

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Joey Keahiolalo

Executive Director

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Michael G.K. Lee

Director of Education and Stewardship

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Kuʻulei Williams

Operations Administrator

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Joey Keahiolalo

Interim Executive Director

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Michael G.K. Lee

Director of Education and Stewardship

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Kuʻulei Williams

Operations Administrator

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Aʻohe Hana Nui Ke Alu ʻIa

No task is too large when done together by all

Aʻohe Hana Nui Ke Alu ʻIa​

No task is too large when done together by all