About kuleana

About kuleana

Our nonprofit specialists have in-depth knowledge and understanding of the unique challenges, regulations and opportunities within the nonprofit sector. We are familiar with Maui’s ever-evolving nonprofit landscape, the intricacies of fundraising, donor stewardship, grant writing and program management specific to nonprofits.

Our Team

We are architects of award-winning programs. We lead with a heart-centered approach and a strategic mindset. We are Maui fundraisers and leaders who believe that an agency of nonprofit experts, who are of and for Maui, can create the success that will help the island and its people thrive.

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A breathtaking sunset over the majestic Mt. Haleakala mountains.
Jee

Jeeyun Lee (이지연)

A former executive director, Jee has worked with a wide swath of nonprofit on Maui and Oahu. She has raised more than $10 million for organizations and has made impact in health and human services, environmental protection and more.

Kapua Chang

Kapua Chang

Native Hawaiian woman of color; enjoys environmental education and sustainability/aina based work, those that support vulnerable populations and kanaka in particular. Youth, education, facilitation, strategic planning, grant writing/reporting are all in her wheelhouse.

Ululani

Ululani Shiraishi

Native Hawaiian woman of color; was a teacher, rooted in cultural lens, classroom management, facilitation, data analysis. Ulu was nurtured and deeply influenced by the ʻāina of her kupuna, Hana. While born and raised in Southern CA, most of her childhood summers were spent with her tutu.

Our Team

Architect of award-winning programs. A heart-centered approach with a strategic mindset. Fundraiser. Jeeyun Lee believes that an agency of nonprofit experts, who are of and for Maui, can create the success that will help the islands and its people thrive.

Jee

Jeeyun Lee (이지연)

Architect of award-winning programs. A heart-centered approach with a strategic mindset. Fundraiser. Jeeyun Lee believes that an agency of nonprofit experts, who are of and for Maui, can create the success that will help the island and its people thrive.

Kapua Chang

Kapua Chang

Native Hawaiian woman of color; enjoys environmental education and sustainability/aina based work, those that support vulnerable populations and kanaka in particular. Youth, education, facilitation, strategic planning, grant writing/reporting are all in her wheelhouse.

Ululani

Ululani Shiraishi

Native Hawaiian woman of color; was a teacher, rooted in cultural lens, classroom management, facilitation, data analysis. Ulu was nurtured and deeply influenced by the ʻāina of her kupuna, Hana. While born and raised in Southern CA, most of her childhood summers were spent with her tutu.