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