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Home My WebLink AboutRD.13 Supersistence LLCJanuary 19,2024 Mr.Douglass Adams,Director Department of Research &Development County of Hawai'i 25 Aupuni Street,Suite 1301 Hilo,HI 96720 Aloha Mr.Adams: I am writing to submit my qualifications on behalf of Supersistence LLC for inclusion on the fiscal year 2023-2024 list of providers of professional services in the following categories: RD.3)Community Planning (Community and Economic Development,Community Engagement, Strategic Planning,Sustainability Systems) RD.13)Community Planning (Public Relations and Event Planning) Please find attached my resume outlining over 10 years of experience working in food systems, sustainability,community development,and strategic planning.Relevant projects have focused on community needs assessments,systems analysis,program and policy design,as well as convening diverse stakeholders and delivering engaging presentations to support collective impact initiatives. As the principal of Supersistence LLC I offer expertise as a consultant adept at research, community engagement,process design,and data driven communications tailored to the unique circumstances and aspirations of community groups or institutional clients.My focus lies in creatively navigating complex systems towards social,ecological,and economic thriving in Hawaii. References and resume of past performance are provided.Please do not hesitate to contact me should you need any additional information.I look forward to the opportunity to support the work of the County. Sincerely, Hunter Heaivilin Supersistence LLC +1 (808)391-8687 hunter@supersistence.org www.supersistence.org Statements of Qualification and Expressions of Interest (1)General Information Firm Name:Supersistence LLC Principal:Hunter Heaivilin Email:hunter@supersistence.org Phone:+1 (808)391-8687 Principal Place of Business:2861 Komaia Place,Honolulu,HI 96822 Locations of Offices:Virtual/Mobile across all Hawaiian Islands (2)Firm Operations Firm Age:Planning consultant since 2014 Average Number of Employees (past 5 years):1 (3)Principal Qualifications: PhD Candidate in Geography &Environment,University of Hawaii at Manoa Master of Arts in Geography &Environment,University of Hawaii at Manoa Master of Urban &Regional Planning,University of Hawaii at Manoa 10+years experience as an independent consultant,researcher,designer,project manager,and facilitator Full resume attached detailing relevant experience (4)Selected 2023 Projects &References: ●Soil Classification Systems &Use in Regulating Agricultural Lands Study ○Reference:Aaron Setogawa,Senior Planner,Office of Planning and Sustainable Development,aaron.h.setogawa@hawaii.gov ●Oahu Compost Project ○Reference:Dexter Kishida,(previously)Food Security and Sustainability Program Manager,City and County of Honolulu,dexter.k.kishida@hawaii.gov ●Farm to Food Bank Initiative &Campaign ○Reference:Peggy Mierzwa,Director of Policy &Advocacy,Hawai’i Public Health Institute,peggy@hiphi.org ●Web Soil Health Economics Tool ○Reference:Dave Elliott,Executive Director,,Oahu Resource Conservation and Development Council,dave.elliott@oahurcd.org ●Market Systems Development Initiative Data Analyst ○Reference:Dennis Flemming,Executive Director,Hamakua Institute, dennis@hamakuainstitute.org (5)Descriptive Literature: Resume below provides overview of experience Hunter Heaivilin Honolulu,Hawaii +1 (808)391-8687 Hunter@Supersistence.org www.Supersistence.org SUMMARY For over a decade,I have worked with individuals,organizations,communities,and networks to address issues in environmental quality,social equity,and economic development.Through research,education,facilitation,and design my work navigates social and ecological systems towards the development of resilient and sustainable human habitats. EDUCATION University of Hawaii at Manoa 2016 -2024 (expected) PhD ABD,Department of Geography and Environment Research Focus:“Local Foods Through Crisis:Dependency &Disruptions in Hawaii” University of Hawaii at Manoa 2019 Master of Arts in Geography and Environment University of Hawaii at Manoa 2014 Master of Urban and Regional Planning Thesis:“Planners to Planters:Enabling Urban Agriculture in Honolulu” University of Hawaii at Manoa Graduate Certificate in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance 2014 Thesis:“Plantalytics:Developing Assistive Technology for Designing Multi-Hazard Resilient Food Production Systems” Prescott College 2012 Bachelor of Arts in Sustainable Community Development Thesis:“Functional Resonance:Permaculture and Disaster Risk Reduction” Hawaii Community College 2010 Associate of Science in Tropical Forest Ecosystem and Agroforestry Management EMPLOYMENT Supersistence 01/2014 -Present Food Systems Planner,Principal Self-employment consultancy providing food systems related consulting from community engagement,primary research and data analysis,to policy development and advocacy.Clients include business,government,non-profit,and community based organizations. See Selected Consulting for a subset of recent clients. Hawaii Public Health Institute 05/2020 -07/2022 Hawaii Food Resilience Consultant Collected and produced data on hunger and feeding programs to aid COVID-19 pandemic response strategies.Support data efforts of the Kupuna Food Security Coalition and County food access coordinators.Coordinated efforts with HI-EMA,Hawaii Hunger Action Network,ESF-6 Mass Care Meetings and other relevant groups. Dept.of Natural Resources and Environmental Mgmt,UH Manoa 01/2017 -09/2019 Graduate Research Assistant Modeled climate change impacts to land suitability for agricultural crops in Hawaii.Working with soil,crop,and climate specialists to collect and refine data,executing the model to obtain land suitability and suitability change maps,and validating prediction results. Farm Link Hawaii 11/2015 -12/2018 Market Developer and Manager Developed a digital marketplace and physical distribution network for a food hub connecting farms and buyers across Oahu.Grew the network to over 75 farms selling to more than 100 buyers ranging from individuals to institutions,producing a more than tenfold sales increase. Oahu Farm to School Network 08/2013 -12/2016 Director Framed and initiated the network development process,supporting a core membership of individuals and organizations advancing farm to school opportunities.Completed initial network survey and connectivity mapping to enhance network relationship and expand membership. Hawai'i Alliance for Community-Based Economic Development 03/2015 -10/2015 Regional Food Systems Network Weaver and Convener Stewarded the Hina'i Network of institutional,organizational,and community partners focused on strengthening food and economic systems through place-based agricultural production and youth engagement towards the re-establishment of indigenous ancestral abundance across Oahu’s West,Central,and North Shore communities.Developed regional,agro-ecological, organic,and community-based social enterprises network assessment and map tools. National Disaster Preparedness Training Center 06/2014 -12/2014 Graduate Assistant Development of 8-hour workshops on food security in acute post-disaster contexts and planning for resilient food systems. Hawaii Association of Independent Schools 08/2010 -07/2013 Farm to School Programs Consultant Consulted on design,education,and implementation of projects for the Grow Hawaii Farm-to-School program with 15 private and charter middle school sustainability projects focused on agriculture,gardening,and waste management. The Green House Sustainable Learning Center 10/2007 -03/2013 Co-Director Program and curriculum development for a community-based learning center serving as a model for sustainable urban ecological living.Developed programming and curriculum,as well as led instruction,for multiple in-school and afterschool environmental education programs in dozens of schools across Oahu.Led weekend adult workshops as well as planning,hosting,and implementation of community events and workdays. Institute For Human Services 02/2010 -02/2011 Instructor and Garden Designer Instructor and program co-developer of the Learning Environmental Awareness Program. Leading after-school classes for middle and high school age at-risk youth.Duties include coordinating with schools,classroom management,instruction,training of teaching assistants. School garden management and design as well as curriculum and program development.Also designed,oversaw the installation of,and managed the front gardens at the Women's and Children's Shelter as part of the IHS Urban Farm Project. Kokua Hawaii Foundation 06/2008 -05/2009 3R’s Program Coordinator Coordination of school recycling hauling programs at over 30 schools on Oahu island. Development of waste reduction and recycling curriculum.Education for youth about the waste stream and waste auditing. PUBLICATIONS Heaivilin,H.(2020).Local Foods Through Crisis.In The Value of Hawaiʻi 3:Hulihia,the Turning (Vol.3,pp.34–37).University of Hawai’i Press. https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctv1pncr2m.12 Heaivilin,H.(2014).A Way with Waste.In The Value of Hawai‘i 2:Ancestral Roots,Oceanic Visions (Vol 2,pp.111–118).University of Hawai’i Press. https://doi.org/10.1515/9780824840259-018 SELECTED PRESENTATIONS Heaivilin,H.(2022,September 27).Setting the Context:History of Local Food in Hawai‘i [Conference opening presentation].Hawaii Agriculture Conference 2022,Honolulu,HI. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRPo1IcO41T7EO5JrLproLimhllgYyYUQw 78lmhXZnfTu2Y021N_W_XEadIEtbsjtWVH3shEm8pz1pM/pub?start=false&loop=false&delay ms=3000 Heaivilin,H.(2021,November 11).Local Foods Through Crisis:Growing Food System Resilience [Public presentation].Garden Club of Honolulu,Honolulu,HI. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vQ8SqI4GiHLaKTE5gHpCqH81ThaHwFI8 YHOPX4dSYW-AVXO4BBzAov1J5h0-Xy9eoknlFVl7lI8fEaO/pub?start=false&loop=false&delay ms=3000 Heaivilin,H.(2018,April 10).Assessment of Climate Change Impacts to Hawaii’s Crop Industries [Paper presentation].American Association of Geographers Annual Meeting 2018,New Orleans,LA. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vTFYtttMEXHRWdjpIaPddBMMxysy982_ nriGanLuId70XarpVsoa8RM51yhKcXRUKzDJ8v3lbZ1gunn/pub?start=false&loop=false&delay ms=3000 Heaivilin,H.(2013).Rethinking waste as a resource [Public presentation].TEDx Honolulu. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V65KJLgUcy4 Heaivilin,H.(2011,November 25).Permaculture in Hawaii [Conference presentation]. International Permaculture Conference,Havana,Cuba. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF3JVlUFGg4 SELECTED CONSULTING State of Hawaii Office of Planning &Sustainable Development 06/2023 - Ongoing Lead Contractor on Soil Classifications Systems and Use in Regulating Agricultural Lands Evaluation of existing soil classification systems and their impact on regulating agricultural lands.Researching and assessing the suitability of the current systems,studying best practices in agricultural land regulation from other jurisdictions,and developing recommendations. Overseeing subcontractors from multiple firms. Hawaii Foodbank 01/2022 - 03/2023 Food Insecurity and Distribution Data Developer Produced data tools to demonstrate food insecurity across the islands,visualize the volume and destination of food distribution,and determine gaps and overlaps in between these data.Also developed a statewide food pantry survey and data system to enable live mapping of food access points. Malama Kauai 11/2022 Food Insecurity Data Analyst Produced data tools to demonstrate food insecurity experiences within Kauai County. Hawaii Appleseed Center for Law and Economic Justice 12/2021 - 06-2022 SNAP Data Landscape &Needs Assessment Framed and led a research project to articulate the available and desired data to inform efforts to increase Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program (SNAP)enrollment.Compiled available state and federal data into visualizations and assessed advocate needs for additional data. Hawaii Farmers Union United 01/2022 - 05-2022 Government Relations Representative Serving as a professional advocate who works to influence political decisions on behalf of HFUU. Primary work aids policy prioritization,drafting and delivering testimony,and educating officials on issues.Drafted,introduced,and lobbied for bills to advance family farm policy. Automated bill tracking and provided testimony to successfully see passage of multiple priority bills. Plasch Econ Pacific.Hawaii 09/2018 - 10/2021 Agricultural Consultant Agricultural systems research,analysis and planning.Projects have focused on local and national market price assessment,public land lease pricing,operations planning,and sectoral analysis.Clients include Kamehameha Schools,Mahi Pono LLC,and other private firms. County of Hawaii 06/2021 - 09/2021 Emergency Feeding Plan Convened multi-agency stakeholder group and produced,in concert with the Hamakua Institute,an Emergency Feeding Plan for the County of Hawaii Civil Defense Agency. Oahu Resource Conservation &Development 08/2020 - 09/2020 Project Consultant Reviewed costs and practicality of various soil health practices focused on building soil carbon in Hawaii.Identified and compiled available data to assist farmers in a decision-making tool for best management practice (BMP)implementation.Developed a draft Soil Health tool to aid land managers in selecting conservation practices to address resource concerns and enhance soil carbon.The results of this work will provide direction for future opportunities to promote carbon farming and soil health initiatives in Hawaii. Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action 03/2020 - 05/2020 Policy &Communications Policy analysis and strategic communications on agrofood bills in the 2020 legislative session. Collating and reviewing relevant policy,topical coalition and campaign building,and writing popular press pieces.Undertook spatial analysis of existing and proposed policies paired with framing future research goals and governing agency interaction strategies. Hawaii Ulu Cooperative 01/2020 - 04/2020 Local Market Demand Analyst Contract research to assist the cooperative in identifying market sectors to pursue.Developed and deployed a survey instrument and outreach strategy to assess market demand for local crops and products. Plan Pacific.Honolulu County 01/2016 - 12/2019 Planning Consultant Contract consulting for City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Planning and Permitting. Projects included a)report on issues and recommendations to update rural and agricultural zoning to protect farm lands and support farmers,and b)survey and report on improving the regional planning processes of the DPP. Hawaii Green Growth.Hawaii 07/2019 - 10/2019 Local Food Price Analyst Designed and implemented local food price and volume study across the state.The study quantified small and mid size farm data that have historically not been assessed by state analyses.Study results and process viewable at supersistence.org/pie. Statewide Farmer Needs Assessment.Hawaii 01/2018 - 12/2018 Research Lead In partnership with Dr.Albie Miles of UHWO’s Sustainable Community Food Systems developed and deployed a statewide assessment of structural barriers to increasing farm productivity across the state.Archived data products and results are viewable at hawaiifarmersurvey.com Roth Ecological Design Int.LLC.Hawaii 08/2012 - 09/2017 Agriculture &Systems Planner Contract consulting for design and planning for low-impact development,biological wastewater treatment,net-zero water systems,and agricultural development.The most recent project was agricultural pre-planning for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs’500-acre land holding in Wahiawa, HI. Pono Permaculture.Hawaii.08/2008 - 08/2016 Principal Consultation,education,and design work with homeowners,small farmers,community groups and centers.Focused on ecological site planning,installation,and management for production landscapes. Adventist Development and Relief Agency.Vanuatu 08/2012 Kaikai fo Laef (Food For Life)Project Consultant and Teacher Food and agricultural system site analysis across multiple islands that culminated in co-teaching a 14-day permaculture design certificate course focused on sharing climate-smart agricultural strategies between communities and introducing other sustainable agricultural practices to improve nutrition and food security in remote villages. SELECTED TEACHING Asia-Pacific Center for Regenerative Design.Oahu,Hawaii 10/2011 - 10/2016 Permaculture Design Certificate Courses Coursework developer and lead teacher for annual 72-hour Permaculture Design Certificate courses on Oahu focused ecological design oriented towards the development of sustainable agricultural systems and communities. Permaculture Research Institute USA.Molokai,Hawaii. 10/2010-06/2011 Permaculture workshop series Permaculture teacher and curriculum development for multiple courses (Plant Propagation & Seed Saving,Swale Practicum,Permaculture Design Certificate course,etc)working with Hawaiian Homestead farmers,smallholders,and youth in coordination with Sust’ainable Molokai,Alu Like and Na Pua No`eau. GrassRoots United.Port-Au-Prince,Haiti 05 / 2011 Permaculture Design Certificate Course Co-taught with Larry Santoyo. International Association for Human Values.Cap Haitien,Haiti 01 / 2011 Sustainable Agriculture,Food Security,and Waste Management Course planner and instructor for a USAID funded intensive workshop with the Nouvelle Vie Haitian Youth Corps.Students developed skill sets to design and implement organic waste management systems in nearby markets,and urban agriculture programs to reduce dependence on food aid and imported food,improve nutrition,and reduce family food costs. SELECTED VOLUNTEERING Food Systems Division,American Planning Association 02/2022 -Present Executive Committee Member &Membership Chair Advancing food system planning nationwide via professional development and education opportunities. AgHui 04/2020 -Present Working Group Member A broad coalition of agricultural stakeholders from across the sector and the state that first convened in April 2020 in response to the coronavirus pandemic to forge deeper connections between local agriculture,emergency food distribution,and long-term economic planning. Developed survey and dashboard to compile and connect shovel-ready projects with public and private funders. Sierra Club Oahu Group 01/2018 -12/2021 Executive Committee Chair Oversaw staff and policy work on environmental protection and social equity advancement. SEEQS:the School for Examining Essential Questions of Sustainability 04/2016 - 01/2019 Governing Board Member &Board Secretary Direction and advising for secondary public charter school development. HI SOUP 11/2014 - 01/2017 Organizer.Honolulu,HI Coordinating community crowdfunding dinners with local chefs and venues wherein participants vote with their dollars to support community projects to make a better city. Permablitz Hawaii 10/2011 - 10/2016 Core Hui (team)Member A reciprocal gardening network with the goal of restoring Hawaii’s food security one backyard at a time through free monthly community workdays transforming home and institutional landscapes. Think Tech Hawaii 12/2014 - 06/2015 Host.Honolulu,HI Host of “Sustainable Hawaii”a weekly interview show highlighting community members working towards the transition from being individual consumers with rights to building communities of producers with responsibilities. Local Foods Local Places Honolulu 11/2014 Organizer &Steering Committee Member.Honolulu,HI An EPA backed smart-growth focused community food planning process developing strategies to improve food access,food security,and food equity to spur investment and stewardship in the Kakaako Makai area.The program is now the Active Transportation and Food Access Committee coordinated by the Hawaii Department of Health. Engineers Without Borders,Honolulu Professional Chapter 01/2012 Agricultural Lead.Chiang-Mai,Thailand. Mae Wan Water Infrastructure Project team member focused on the assessment of agricultural and orchard production systems to increase drought tolerance and reduce water use. Assessment of water resource systems and irrigation infrastructure potential. Earthquake Disaster Response 02/2010 - 04/2010 Volunteer Responder.Port-Au-Prince,Haiti. Consulted on solid waste management in ad hoc camps of internally displaced persons with community groups and international development organizations.Coordinated waste management provisions to unsanctioned camps receiving no formal government support.Led post-disaster workshops on permaculture design,composting,solid and human waste management,and low-tech water catchment and filtration. SELECTED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Asia-Pacific Affairs Leadership Program 2019 Pacific Forum Kuleana Academy 2019 Hawaii Alliance for Progressive Action Big Data Analysis 2017-2018 DevLeague Facilitative Skills for Collaborative Leaders 2014 Pacific Center for Collaboration Coastal Community Resilience (AWR-228-C)2013 National Disaster Preparedness Training Center MEMBERSHIPS Scholars Strategy Network 2020 - Present American Association of Geographers 2017 - Present American Planning Association 2013 - Present AWARDS 40 Under 40,Class of 2021 07 /2021 Pacific Business News. Commendation for Permablitz Hawai‘i 03 /2015 Hawai'i State Senate Commendation for The Asia-Pacific Center for Regenerative Design 09 /2012 Hawai'i State Senate