About Us

Marimed Foundation  
808.349.3774
or info@Marimed.org

Marimed is a member of the Association for Experiential Education, the Association for Career and Technical Education, the 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.
Marimed delivers ocean and land-based learning experiences that empower youth, adults, and families and strengthen communities. At the core 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.
KEY STAFF
  • Melissa Hebert President & CEO
  • Frank Shivers CFO
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
  • H. Higgins, Esq. Long Range Planning Founder; Former CEO and Chair
  • Ilona Laszlo Higgins, MD, FACOG Medical Director and Founder
  • Laura Iaea-Behic, Personnel Committee
  • Ryan Nobriga, Finance Committee
  • Charles Giuli, Ph.D. Education & Medical Standards
BOARD OF TRUSTEES 
OFFICERS
  • Ryan Nobriga Chairman, Board of Trustees
  • William Tam, Secretary
  • Charles Giuli, Ph.D. Treasurer
MEMBERS
  • Carol Nelson
  • Paul Kaipo Pomaikai
  • Mark Towill