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.
TRUSTEES
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Ryan Nobriga, Chairman, Board of Trustees
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William Tam, Esq. Founder, Board Chair (Emeritus). Secretary
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Charles Giuli, Ph.D., Treasurer. Education Standards
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Laura Iaea-Behic, Personnel
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Carol Nelson. Personnel
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Mark Towill. Ship Operations
BOARD CHAIRS (Emeritus)
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Herb Corneulle
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Kenny Brown
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Tom Hayward
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Dudley Pratt
MEMBERS
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David Higgins, Esq. Founder, CEO, and Board Chair (Emeritus). Member. Long Range Planning
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Lonny Higgins, MD, FACOG. Founder. Medical Director (Emeritus). Member
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Captain Kaipo Pomaikai
STAFF
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Melissa Hebert President & CEO

