Board President, Executive Officer

Resource Developer & Grant Coordinator, P/T at HAASPCS, Volunteer EO at ASC

I am honored to help facilitate ASC’s evolution from a collection of needs, interests and visions, rooted and alive in Puna. My personal vision is to know and share the strength and genius in our community as we live, learn, and thrive together. I studied Marine Ecology in college, I am fascinated by human capacity and how many opportunities there are to learn new things. I hope ASC grows into a gathering place where we can engage, produce and celebrate at every age.

Vice President

Teacher, Entrepreneur, Fundraiser

I was born and raised in Brazil, studied fine arts in Europe, and graduated from UH Hilo in 1995 with a Linguistics degree and a TESOL certificate. I was directly involved in the foundation of the HAAS public charter school following the birth of my daughter, and am proud to have seen it go from a few private tutoring programs to a vibrant hub of children, parents, and educators in the community. I’m honored to serve as a board member of ASC where I try to bring my view as a parent, teacher, and business owner.

Secretary, Programs Advisor

Athletics & Activities Coordinator at HAASPCS

From guiding visitors as a student volunteer at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) to leading adventures as a summer camp administrator, my enthusiasm for growth, development and FUN are apparent and infectious. I obtained 2 undergraduate degrees from Oregon State University in Filmmaking & Education, then moved to the Big Island in 2011, became a Dad in 2013, and an ASC Director in 2015. It is a dream come true for me to be a part of the ASC team as I have been working and playing with communities and youth of ALL ages to empower them to thrive for over 20 years.

Certified Public Accountant, Mom, Volunteer 

I am the mom of five - four of whom graduated from HAAS - I love the school and am so honored to be a part of the organization that supports it. I am a Certified Public Accountant, in private practice with 20 years of experience, much of it in non profit accounting. I am on several non profit boards and serve on my church's leadership committee. I enjoy being in service to my community and my family.

Art teacher, Artist, Entrepreneur, Volunteer in local non-profits (Orchid Society)

I moved to the island 10 years ago. I have 2 undergrad degrees in Architecture and Ceramics, as well as an MFA in Sculpture. Prior to joining the HAAS faculty I worked for multiple local non-profit arts organizations. The design Company, Blue Cinder Studio, in which my wife and I are partners, continues my individual studio arts practice. I have worked on the ASC Master planning project extensively since joining the board.

Vietnam Veteran, Artist, Entrepreneur