KAU'I AGUIAR

Marine Debris Technician II

Hometown: Kalaoa, HI

Current Residence: Hilo, HI

Kauʻi Kiyomi Aguiar is the daughter to Stacey Fukumoto and Jarrett Aguiar.  She was born and raised on the island of Hawaiʻi, growing up in both North Kona and Hilo.  She has had the immense privilege of participating in ʻāina work since graduating from Pepperdine University in 2021 and has taken every opportunity to learn new and useful skills through her various conservation jobs.  Her passions and love for her home have allowed her to aide in reforestation efforts on Mauna Kea, perform preliminary sociological research on modern-day Native gatherers, propagate and manage varying food crop and so much more :)  She is very excited and honored to be on another voyage to Papahānaumokuākea!!  Her hope for the future is that she will continue to do work that she loves and that will benefit and uplift her community.