PSP Staff Contacts
All of the main Hawaiian Islands are provided with services by the Protected Species Program (PSP), which is part of the Department of Land and Natural Resources’ Division of Aquatic Resources. Please use the contact information below to reach out to a member of our staff about educational opportunities or materials.
| Island | Name | Title | Office Address | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O‘ahu | Edward "Luna" Kekoa | Ecosystem Management Program Manager | O‘ahu (Main Office) | 808.347.0317 (mobile) | edward.l.kekoa@hawaii.gov |
| O‘ahu | Kristen Kelly | Marine Species Outreach and Education Coordinator | O‘ahu (Main Office) | 808.304.3017 (mobile) | kristen.m.kelly@hawaii.gov |
| O‘ahu | Devon Stapleton | Pelagic Protected Species Outreach Associate | O‘ahu (Main Office) | devonms@hawaii.edu | |
| Kaua‘i | Mimi Olry | Marine Mammal Response Field Coordinator | Kaua‘i Nui | 808.208.2923 (mobile) 808.274.3344 (office) | mimi.olry@hawaii.gov |
| Maui Nui | Sierra Ondo | Marine Education and Outreach Associate | Maui Nui | 808.347.3525 (mobile) 808.243.5294 (office) | ondo4@hawaii.edu |
| Hawai‘i Island - Hilo | Tyler Jeshke and Hoʻomaikaʻiikahaku (Maikaʻi) Hanai Kanui | Marine Education and Outreach Associate | Hawai‘i Island - Hilo | 808.961.9530 (office) | tjeschke@hawaii.edu kanui@hawaii.edu |
| Hawai‘i Island - Kona | Megan Lamson Leatherman | Research Assistant and Diver | Hawai‘i Island - Kona | 808.327.6226 (office) | lamson@hawaii.edu |
| Statewide | Jeannine Rossa | State Co-Manager (acting), Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary | Maui Nui | 808.419.4001 (mobile) 808.243.5294 (office) | jeannine.rossa@hawaii.gov |