Marimed Foundation 808.349.3774
or info@Marimed.org
8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F.
Marimed Foundation is a nonprofit corporation with a long history of serving Hawaii and the Pacific; growing and changing to meet the needs of our communities. Established in Hawai`i in 1984, Marimed Foundation is a IRS 501(c)(3) public charity. We operate experiential-based therapy, education, vocational, and community programs from our Kāne’ohe and Kahalu`u campuses to meet the needs of Hawai`i youth, adults, families and communities.
Our Mission:
Marimed delivers ocean and land-based learning experiences that empower youth, adults and families and strengthen communities. At the core of each of these programs is our 96’ tall-ship, SSV MAKANI OLU, which serves as a platform for learning activities, skills-building, vocational training, and extraordinary — potentially transformational — experiences. Guiding our services are our program graduates, families, agencies, staff and trustees.
Marimed’s programs are licensed and accredited to ensure the highest quality services and standards, including the Hawai`i State Department of Health and the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division. Marimed is a member of the Outdoor Behavioral Health Council, Association for Experiential Education, Association of Children’s Residential Centers, Association for Career and Technical Education, Hawai`i Youth Services Network and other professional organizations. Marimed was named the nation’s Sail Training Program of the Year by the American Sail Training Association in 2017.
Please fax employment verification to 808-247-0330.
“It is Marimed Foundation policy to confirm only position title, pay level, and dates of employment for current and past employees. Lack of qualitative or subjective information does not indicate this employee was less than fully satisfactory.”
KEY STAFF
Melissa Hebert
President & CEO
Frank Shivers
CFO
BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2023-2024
OFFICERS
Ryan Nobriga
Chairman, Board of Trustees
William Tam
Secretary
Charles Giuli, Ph.D
Treasurer
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Dave H. Higgins, Esq.
Long Range Planning
Founder; Former CEO and Chair
Ilona Laszlo Higgins, MD, FACOG
Medical Director
Founder
Laura Iaea-Behic
Personnel Committee
Ryan Nobriga
Finance Committee
Charles Giuli, Ph.D
Education & Medical Standards
MEMBERS
Carol Nelson
Capt. Paul Kaipo Pomaikai
Mark Towill