Jean Brokish, Project Manager -Executive Director
Phone: 808-622-9026, 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 Oahu. 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:808-622-9026, E-mail: Sandra.Mitani@oahurcd.org
Sandy has been with O'ahu RC&D since October 2008 focusing on the finances. She has a B.A. in mathematics and statistical psychology and experience with environmental education and conservation non-profits.
Robert Maglasang, Conservation Specialist
Phone: 808-622-9026, Email: Robert.Maglasang@oahurcd.org
Robert provides technical assistance to agricultural enterprises by preparing Conservation Plans to address natural resource concerns such as erosion, runoff, soil loss, or misuse of herbicides and pesticides. He holds a B.A. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Meteorology and has served as Macadamia Orchard Manager for Mauna Kea Agribusiness and as Conservation Planner for the Ka'u, Puna and Hilo Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Robert joined O'ahu RC&D in September 2010.
Pauline Sato, Mālama Hawai‘i Project Consultant
Phone:808-497-5323, E-mail: pauline.sato@gmail.com
Pauline has always had a passion for protecting Hawaii's environment. Her childhood interests led her to receive a B.S. degree in Natural Resources from the University of Michigan and a Master's degree in Educational Technology at the University of Hawaii. Pauline has dedicated her career to environmental preservation through education and community outreach. She has worked with various non-profit organizations as an environmental educator, volunteer coordinator, teacher trainer, and community outreach specialist. She believes in working with partners to accomplish shared goals and with over 20+ years in conservation in Hawaii, she has built a broad network among those involved with natural and cultural resources conservation throughout the state. She is active with the Mālama Learning Center and the Agricultural Leadership Foundation of Hawai‘i. She is proud to be one of the founders of Mālama Hawai‘i.
Kevin Chang, Hawai'i Community Stewardship Network (HCSN) Director
Phone:808-626-5490, E-mail: kevin@hcsnetwork.org
Kevin Chang was born in Honolulu and raised in Ahuimanu valley, ahupuaʻa of Kahalu'u, moku of Koʻolaupoko, Oʻahu, where he graduated from J.B. Castle High School. He studied Psychology and law at the University of Oregon. Kevin joins HCSN after working with the Trust for Public Land and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. He currently sits on the Board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Honolulu, the Hawaiʻi Rural Development Council and the Honolulu Clean Water and Natural Lands Commission. Chang is also a member of the local band Kūpaʻāina, using music as a tool to raise awareness of contemporary economic, social, cultural and environmental justice issues of Hawaiʻi. Kevin is excited and humbled to play a part in helping our communities empower, express and perpetuate their biocultural heritage in order to better Hawaii and the world.