Meet the O'ahu RC&D Staff
Diana King - Executive Director
Phone: 808-483-8600 Ext. 122, E-mail: Diana.King@oahurcd.org
Diana joined the Oahu RC&D in July, 2009. A life-long Hawaii resident, Diana has been involved with conservation and the environment for over 20 years. Diana holds a B.A. in Geography and International Studies from Macalester College, and an M.A. in Geography from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Past projects include developing statewide Hawaiian natural history curriculum while at the Bishop Museum, serving as Education Director for the Hawaii Nature Center, and establishing the Waimea Valley Audubon Center. She currently serves on the board of the Hawaii Ecotourism Association.
Lisa Schofield, Project Manager- Conservation Planning
Phone: 808-483-8600 Ext. 119, E-mail: Melissa.Schofield@oahurcd.org
Melissa (Lisa) has been employed with ORC&D since September 2007 as a conservation planner. Lisa's primary duty is to provide conservation plans and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers on O'ahu. Her goal is to assist them in developing and implementing sustainable agricultural practices. Other projects include working on a conservation cover crop project on all the main Hawaiian Islands, and promoting agriculture through outreach at events. Lisa attends the West, South, and Windward O'ahu Soil and Water Conservation District meetings as well as the Agriculture Development Task Force meetings. Lisa has a Masters Degree in Environmental Science and Policy from Johns Hopkins University.
Jean Brokish, Project Manager - Watershed Planning
Phone: 808-483-8600 Ext. 123, E-mail: Jean.Brokish@oahurcd.org
Jean joined the O'ahu RC&D in January 2009 and works with landowners and partner organizations to improve water quality and restore watershed health throughout O'ahu. Originally from Wisconsin, Jean grew up on a dairy farm and obtained a Bachelors Degree in Agriculture from UW-River Falls. She also holds a Masters Degree in Soil Science from Purdue University. Before coming to Hawaii, Jean developed the land protection program for a land trust in Michigan. She has also worked for a conservation district in Ohio, NRCS in both Wisconsin and Michigan, and spent two years as an Agriculture / Economic Development Volunteer with the Peace Corps in Lesotho (Africa).
Sandra Mitani, Finance Assistant
Phone:800-483-8600 Ext. 112, E-mail: Sandra.Mitani@oahurcd.org
Sandy has been with O'ahu RC&D since October 2008 focusing on the finances. She has a BA in mathematics and statistical psychology and expereince with environmental education and conservation non-profits.