Building Relationships | A Conversation with Pelika Andrade

Join us in this How to Save an Ocean episode with Pelika Andrade, the founder and Executive Director of Nā Maka Onaona, a Hawaiʻi-based non-profit, and an extension agent for the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program. She has a long history working with Hawaiʻi communities as a community member, hoaʻāina (friend of the land), and researcher. For the past 15 years, Pelika has been developing alternate approaches to monitoring Hawaiʻi’s watersheds and supporting the implementation of management strategies that support ‘Āina Momona: healthy, balanced, and thriving communities. As we converse, Pelika shares insights on the interconnectedness of relationship building, preserving our oceans, and nurturing vibrant communities. The conversation illuminates the importance of inspiring reverence of nature in the next generation. Through her role at Hawaii Sea Grant, Pelika champions sustainable practices rooted in cultural knowledge and practice. Beyond her oceanic endeavors, Pelika is an adamant community builder who convenes diverse groups through innovative projects, educational workshops, and cultural celebrations. Tune in and share in Pelikaʻs unwavering dedication to unity, understanding, and amplifying the beauty of our world.

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