HomeMy WebLinkAboutOlaa Consulting - OH.3 Community Planning (Grant Writer)Housing & Community Development, County of Hawaiʻi
1990 Kinoʻole Street, Suite 102
Hilo, HI 96720
ATTN: Administrator, Susan Kunz
Aloha Ms. Kunz,
Please allow this letter to serve as my expression of interest for the Community Planning (Grant Writer)
position. My consulting firm, ʻŌlaʻa Consulting, has the capacity to immediately provide professional
grant writing services to the Housing & Community Development department. This type of arrangement
with the County of Hawaiʻi is new territory for our firm. Nonetheless, I have a strong desire to contribute
to the development of viable communities in Hawaiʻi County.
I believe our firm can be of value and seek your consideration. Please see below our qualifications.
Mahalo,
Kawika Shook
(1) ʻŌlaʻa Consulting LLC
Kawika Shook
(808) 393-7938
olaaconsulting@gmail.com
18-3970 Canney Rd.
Mountain View, HI 96771
(2) 1-year. No employees
(3) Masters in Public Administration (MPA), University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Certificate in Nonprofit Management, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Certificate in Advanced Grant Writing, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
10+ years working in nonprofit sector and grant writing
(4) Recent Projects
Department of Interior, Office of Native Hawaiian Relations: Kapapahuliau Native Hawaiian
Climate Resilience Program (February, 2024)
Administration for Native Americans: Social & Economic Development Strategies (May, 2024)
Clients
Hui Mālama i ke Ala ʻŪlili, Ke Kukui Foundation, Kapena School of Music, Kaialahui
Foundation, Kalaeloa Heritage & Legacy Foundation
(5) Website:www.olaaconsulting.com