02/06/2026
So proud to see Ka Ipu Kukui featured and, even more importantly, to celebrate the incredible work of our 2026 Fellows! 🌟
Their deep thinking, collaboration, and commitment to strengthening Maui County is exactly what leadership for Maui Nui looks like in action. Through Project Maui Nui, Fellows take on real-world challenges that push them to understand the many layers of our community — from economic resilience to social well-being and long-term sustainability.
And that’s just one of the many hands-on experiences built into the Fellowship. We believe leadership is learned by doing, and our Fellows continue to rise to the occasion — asking hard questions, listening deeply, and stepping forward with solutions that help make Maui County a thriving place to live, work, and raise a family.
A heartfelt mahalo to our partners at Maui Economic Development Board and Pacific Disaster Center, and to the many coaches, judges, and expert guest speakers who generously shared their time and expertise. Your guidance and encouragement helped make this experience meaningful and impactful for our Fellows.
We couldn’t be prouder of the heart, insight, and dedication this cohort is bringing to our island home. 💛
✨ Applications for our next cohort open in April — if you’re ready to grow as a leader and make a difference in Maui Nui, we’d love to see you apply.
Project Maui Nui, presented by Maui Economic Development Board, convened the 16 fellows of the 2026 Ka Ipu Kukui cohort for an intensive three-day workshop to spark innovative solutions that strengthen resilience across Maui County. Ka Ipu Kukui is a year-long program for community-identified, emerg...
