Keone Nakoa

VP of External Affairs at Kupu | Advancing policy and partnerships for environmental resilience across the Pacific

Role: Vice President of External Affairs at Kupu
Location: Washington, DC, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

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Experience

Vice President of External Affairs
Kupu
Oct 2025 — Present · Honolulu, HI, US

Education

University of Hawai'i at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law
Doctor of Law (JD)
2012 — 2015
Iolani School
HIgh School Graduate
1991 — 2004
Harvard University
A.B., Biological Anthropology
2004 — 2008
University of Hawaii - Shidler College of Business
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2013 — 2015

Skills

Public Policy
Political Communication
Grassroots
International Relations
Social Media
Community Outreach
Legislative Relations
Press Releases
Facebook
Research
Politics
Foreign Policy
Policy Analysis
Speech Writing
Public Speaking
Fundraising
Writing
Political Campaigns
Editing
Grassroots Organizing

Contact information

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Current company

Kupu

Environmental Services · 224 employees · Founded 2007 · Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Much like the Kupukupu Fern, which is one of the first plants to bring life back to the land after a devastating lava flow, Kupu’s heart is to bring life back to the people, land, and ocean while restoring the larger community for a better tomorrow. At Kupu, we believe the best way to accomplish this goal is by engaging our young adults and emerging professionals in the critical fields contributing to our natural resources and communities. Established in 2007 as a Honolulu-based 501(c)3 non-profit, Kupu empowers future generations to create a more sustainable Hawai‘i. Kupu's provide hands-on training and national service opportunities which educate and mentor young adults and emerging professionals to become stewards of culture and environment. Through Kupu's programs, more than 4,000 participants have received hands-on training in conservation, sustainability, and environmental education. These young adults have supported Kupu partners to provide more than 3 million hours of service, which has culminated in planting over 1 million native plants and removing over 100,000 acres of invasive species. For their service, Kupu has presented $5.5 million in education awards to support the continued growth of its members. To date, Kupu has generated more than $130 million in economic benefits to the state of Hawai‘i. We are passionate about empowering Hawai'i's next generation to become future leaders in service to our environment, communities, and one another.

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Experience

Vice President of External Affairs

Education

University of Hawai'i at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law

Iolani School

Harvard University

University of Hawaii - Shidler College of Business

Skills

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