
Leila Hokulani Kaaekuahiwi Pousima
Natural Resource Policy Management Specialist
NOAA
Honolulu, HI USA
“Being able to be in Hawaii, in my home, with my community, and working on initiatives to make all of those things better is everything to me.”
NOAA
Honolulu, HI USA
“Being able to be in Hawaii, in my home, with my community, and working on initiatives to make all of those things better is everything to me.”
Natural Resource Policy Management Specialist
I advocate for environmental and cultural policy related to marine protected areas in the Pacific.
A lot of what I do is working with partners to get our mandates done. A good day at work includes meeting with partners and making progress on these mandates, even when stances differ. Any time that I am learning new things about my field is a good day.
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