Advisory Board Member

Meet Kawehi

Kawehi Young has dedicated her career to protecting Hawaiʻi’s unique ecosystems from the impacts of invasive species. With a BA in Environmental Studies and an MS in Tropical Conservation Biology & Environmental Science from the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, Kawehi blends her deep-rooted passion for ʻāina and lāhui to drive meaningful change. As the Public Outreach Coordinator for the Big Island Invasive Species Committee, she is committed to working with communities to develop collaborative solutions for the many invasive species problems affecting our islands.