MKMĀLAMA KAIOCEAN CLASSROOM

Governance with purpose

Board &
Leadership.

People committed to youth opportunity, sound governance and the long-term stewardship of our living ocean.

01 FOUNDING BOARD

Directors

Mālama Kai is organizing its founding nonprofit governance team. Formal appointments will be confirmed through incorporation and board action. Any unfilled role is clearly marked vacant.

01

Christian Holm

Director and Co-FounderCristiano@malamakai.blue

Leadership, seamanship, aviation, emergency response, teaching and youth mentorship.

02

Lynn Swycaffer Ringseis

Director and Co-FounderLynn@malamakai.blue

Author, voyager, waterwoman, chef and safety officer aboard Mālama Kai.

03

Brandon Liesen

Independent Director

Retired Senior Chief, U.S. Coast Guard.
Global Passagemaker

04

Michael Abrain

Independent Director

Electrical Engineer, Lifelong Sailor and Protector of the Ocean

05

VACANT

Fiji Community Director

Reserved for a Fijian leader who can bring local community knowledge, relationships and priorities to the board.

06

VACANT

Fiji Marine Education Director

Reserved for a Fijian educator, marine scientist or conservation leader who can help guide locally relevant youth programs.

02 ADMINISTRATION

Officers

Officer and bookkeeping responsibilities are separated from independent board oversight wherever practical.

01

Cathy Laumer

Treasurer · Non-Director

Professional bookkeeper supporting responsible financial administration.

02

VACANT

Secretary

This officer position remains open.

Help shape the mission

Experience can change a life.
Good governance sustains the work.

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