Noreen K. Mokuau is emerita professor and former Dean at the University of Hawai`i at Mānoa Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health. S. Kukunaokalā Yoshimoto is the executive director at Blueprint for Change and adjunct faculty at the University of Hawai`i at Mānoa Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health. Kathryn L. Braun is professor of public health and social work and the Barbara Cox Anthony Endowed Chair in Aging at the University of Hawai`i at Mānoa Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health.

"In traditional Hawaiian society, the kumu loea would have been esteemed chiefs, kahuna, and warriors. Today, they are the leaders of our lāhui, and Ka Māno Wai honors them for their immense contributions to the preservation and perpetuation of Hawaiian culture and the growth of the lāhui. These moʻolelo strengthen our sense of pride in our cultural roots and will raise the aspirations of thousands of Native Hawaiians. This book inspires me and even at my ripe old age, makes me want to be a better Hawaiian." —Stephen Kane-a-ʻI Morse, former executive director (2008–2021), Blueprint for Change

Noreen K. Mokuau is emerita professor and former Dean at the University of Hawai`i at Mānoa Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health. S. Kukunaokalā Yoshimoto is the executive director at Blueprint for Change and adjunct faculty at the University of Hawai`i at Mānoa Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health. Kathryn L. Braun is professor of public health and social work and the Barbara Cox Anthony Endowed Chair in Aging at the University of Hawai`i at Mānoa Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health.

"In traditional Hawaiian society, the kumu loea would have been esteemed chiefs, kahuna, and warriors. Today, they are the leaders of our lāhui, and Ka Māno Wai honors them for their immense contributions to the preservation and perpetuation of Hawaiian culture and the growth of the lāhui. These moʻolelo strengthen our sense of pride in our cultural roots and will raise the aspirations of thousands of Native Hawaiians. This book inspires me and even at my ripe old age, makes me want to be a better Hawaiian." —Stephen Kane-a-ʻI Morse, former executive director (2008–2021), Blueprint for Change

Noreen K. Mokuau is emerita professor and former Dean at the University of Hawai`i at Mānoa Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health. S. Kukunaokalā Yoshimoto is the executive director at Blueprint for Change and adjunct faculty at the University of Hawai`i at Mānoa Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health. Kathryn L. Braun is professor of public health and social work and the Barbara Cox Anthony Endowed Chair in Aging at the University of Hawai`i at Mānoa Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health.

"In traditional Hawaiian society, the kumu loea would have been esteemed chiefs, kahuna, and warriors. Today, they are the leaders of our lāhui, and Ka Māno Wai honors them for their immense contributions to the preservation and perpetuation of Hawaiian culture and the growth of the lāhui. These moʻolelo strengthen our sense of pride in our cultural roots and will raise the aspirations of thousands of Native Hawaiians. This book inspires me and even at my ripe old age, makes me want to be a better Hawaiian." —Stephen Kane-a-ʻI Morse, former executive director (2008–2021), Blueprint for Change