A timely and relevant discussion to engage the community and create public dialogue about trans rights & cultural/racial justice.
Light snacks and nonalcoholic beverages provided.
About the panelists:
Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu currently devotes her time to teaching Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander men in incarceration in Hawaii. Hina is serving in her 11th year of service to the community in her role as chairperson and kona moku representative for the O‘ahu Island Burial Council. She previously taught for 13 years at Halau Lokahi PCS, a Hawaiian culture-based charter school and served as the school’s director of culture. Prior to working with K-12 aged youth, Hinaleimoana has worked as one of three pioneer transgender women in community outreach focusing on HIV/AIDS prevention and education.
Tiare Anelaokalani Kima Sua is a LGBTQ youth empowerment educator, prep project coordinator, and certified HIV/HCV counselor and tester for the Maui AIDS Foundation. She works with LGBTQ youth here in Maui. She is also a board member for Aloha Maui Pride. She is a transgender advocate who is part of a coalition called Ka Aha Mahu.
