FORD STALLSMITH

Marine Debris Technician I

Hometown: Waimea, Hawai’i Island, Hawaiʻi 

Current Residence: Kaimukī, Kohala, Hawai’i

Ford was raised in the town of Waimea on the Big Island. Raised through place based learning as a student at Kanu O Ka ʻĀina, Ford has developed a desire to deepen his connection to Hawaiʻi. Ford’s desire to mālama and connect with his place is synonymous to caring and connecting with himself.  Ford is thoroughly stoked after participating in last years marine debris efforts. And even more stoked to have the opportunity to get back out this next season! Ford is most excited to continue developing chemistry with his team as well as the islands of Papahānaumokuākea and continue to give back to a place that has given him so much. When Ford is not on, in, or around the ocean he loves to work with his hands, building cool things and cooking good food.