Kapua [Sanborn] Chang was born and raised on the westside of Oʻahu in Māʻili, but has lived on Maui with her husband and 3 keiki for the past 15 years. After graduating from Kamehameha Schools Kapālama, she attended UH-Mānoa to acquire a degree in Education. Recognizing her desire to teach in a non-traditional setting, Kapua shifted her career focus to environmental education and conservation for the next 10 years. Never forgetting her aloha and kuleana for ʻāina and stewardship, Kapua continues to stay engaged with environmental organizations within the non-profit sector on Maui. Some of her ʻohana’s favorite spots on island include ʻĪao Valley, Hosmer’s Grove & Waikamoi on Haleakalā, and Waiheʻe Coastal Dunes.