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The Waikoloa Foundation Advisory Board Composition <br /> Nani Lim Yap. Yap is an award-winning hula instructor of Halau Manaola and a renowned <br /> entertainer, hula dancer and teacher. Through music and hula, Yap shares her family's legacy <br /> and her aloha with the world. Yap's career spans over four decades, and for many years she's <br /> served on the advisory board of the Moku O Keawe Foundation. <br /> Margo Harumi-Mau Bunnell. Bunnell brings extensive experience in the hospitality industry. A <br /> Hawaii Island resident, she previously worked for the Mauna Kea Resort, Hilton Waikoloa <br /> Village, Hawaii Island Visitors Bureau, the Waikoloa Land Company and Roberts Hawaii. She <br /> remains highly involved in the community, volunteering on the committee for the Waimea <br /> Heritage Cherry Blossom Festival, Hawaii Island's Food and Wine Festival, Asian Fest at the <br /> Waikoloa Beach Resort and the Waikoloa Great `Ukulele Festival. She has also served on the <br /> board of the Moku O Keawe Foundation, Hawaii Island Food Basket, KONISHIKI Kids <br /> Foundation and M.Y.T.H. Youth Foundation. <br /> Ed Teixeira. A Waimea resident, Teixeira has vast government experience, including 42 years <br /> of service in various leadership positions. Teixeira is a private consultant specializing in <br /> emergency preparedness planning and training. Since 1999, he has been a proud member of <br /> the Waikoloa Canoe Club, serving as the head coach from 2017 through 2020. <br /> David Honma. Honma is the senior vice president and Hawaii region manager at First <br /> Hawaiian Bank. Born and raised on Hawaii Island, Honma maintains an active role in the <br /> community, currently holding board positions with the Hawaii Island Economic Development <br /> Board, Family Business Center of Hawaii and Hawaii Leeward Planning Conference. Waikoloa <br /> holds a special place in his heart as he held his wedding on the grounds of `Anaeho`omalu <br /> Beach. <br /> Kanani Aton. Senior design specialist in Hawaiian Culture-Based Education (HCBE), Aton <br /> specializes in designing and executing professional development retreats and workshops <br /> rooted in HCBE. Her work benefits teachers, administrators, counselors and the private <br /> business community. Aton resides in the uplands of Hilo in Kaumana City. Kanani also serves <br /> as Community Liaison for Waikoloa Land Company. <br /> Scott Dodd. Co-founder of Lava Lava Beach Club and a 29-year resident of Hawaii Island, <br /> Dodd has a deep respect for the significance of Waikoloa. He is passionate about educating <br /> visitors on the importance of preserving the area. <br /> Rob Pacheco. Pacheco is the Founder and CEO of Hawaii Forest &Trail and Kohala Zipline. <br /> With extensive leadership experience dealing with Hawai`i's conservation challenges, land use <br /> issues and the tourism industry, Pacheco has spent three decades sharing his passion for <br /> nature with the community. He has a keen interest and appreciation for the abundant natural <br /> and cultural resources of Waikoloa. <br /> Judi Jennet. Jennet is the President and CEO of the locally owned and operated Ocean <br /> Sports. She is deeply committed to sharing her love for the ocean and Hawaii with residents <br /> and visitors alike. Jennet previously served on the board of directors for the American Red <br /> Cross Hawaii State Chapter. <br />