Purple Mai?a Foundation

? Jess Manapul @jessmanapua ? Makakilo's shining star is wrapping up her role as the Digital Creators Program Manager at Purple Mai?a and stepping into a new chapter with another one of our programs! ?? Here's a look at her incredible journey and the impact she’s made: ?? 2021: Started as a marketing intern at Purple Mai?a ?? 2023: Returned as Digital Creators Program Manager & Design Instructor ?? 2025: Transitioning to Community Program Manager with FoundHer, supporting wāhine entrepreneurs! ??? ?? Fun Facts About Jess: ?? Obsessed with Avatar: The Last Airbender ?? Loves to sing (THE karaoke queen?) ?? Beginner volleyball player (still grinding!) ?? Laughs at her own jokes (we laugh too, promise!) ?? Jess is passionate about making tech and business spaces accessible, empowering communities to share their own stories, and teaching through a culturally grounded lens. Who better to uplift our stories than us? ??? ?? Mahalo nui loa, Jess, for everything you’ve done to uplift creators and communities across Hawai?i! We’re excited to see the magic you’ll continue to create. ????

It?s Mālama Studios Monday and?time for us to share the incredible nonprofits that were a part of Mālama Design Studio, Cohort 2, as part of our mission to empower Native Hawaiian organizations ??? These orgs gained access to web, design, and social media support, allowing them to build strong, sustainable foundations beyond their current capacity. Mahalo to these inspiring nonprofits for their dedication to our community. Heading to the island of Hawai?i with ???O Maku?u Ke Kāhua in Puna, Hawai?i Island @omakuukekahua is dedicated to uplifting its community by fostering educational, cultural, and economic opportunities rooted in Hawaiian values. Learn more about their impactful work here: makuu.org/about-us ??? Here’s what we accomplished together through Mālama Design Studio: ?? Content creation ?? Social media mapping and strategy ?? NEW logo and branding ?? Website redesign Check out our ?? link in bio for more on their amazing work and to explore how we’re building sustainable foundations for Native Hawaiian orgs. ???? Drop your favorite HAWAI?I Island ?? nonprofits in the comments below!

?? Big News! ?? After last night’s amazing Salesforce User Group Pau Hana, we’re thrilled to announce that applications for our Salesforce Certification Training are NOW OPEN! ?? Check out our website purplemaia.org/hiapo for more information! ?? About the program: Our Salesforce Certification Training is designed to empower learners with the tools and skills to thrive in the tech industry. ?? Whether you're a beginner or looking to level up, this program is for you! ? Program highlights: ?? Hands-on training with Salesforce professionals ?? Real-world projects to build your skills ?? Certification exam prep & guidance ?? Opportunities to connect with local tech leaders ?? Open to individuals across Hawai?i? Classes begin January 2025, and applications close December 31st! ??? Seats fill up fast, so don’t wait—apply now! Need help? Send us a message or email [email protected] with any questions. We’re here to help you every step of the way. ??

Join the Hawaii Salesforce Admin Group for a special Friendsgiving Pau Hana on Wednesday, November 20th, at Hālau ?īnana. Catch up on community updates, celebrate our wins, and enjoy some ono food & drinks. Don't miss this chance to connect with fellow Trailblazers as we kick off the holiday season! ?? When: Wednesday, Nov 20, 2024, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ?? Where: Hālau ?īnana, 2438 South Beretania St, Honolulu, HI 96826 Save the date and bring your aloha vibes! ??

Happy Wednesday! It?s time for us to share the incredible nonprofits that were a part of Mālama Design Studio, Cohort 2, as part of our mission to empower Native Hawaiian organizations. These orgs gained access to web, design, and social media support, allowing them to build strong, sustainable foundations beyond their current capacity. Mahalo to these inspiring nonprofits for their dedication to our community. Staying on the island of Maui with ??La?i Hauola in Lahaina. ?? "Lai Hauola i ke kai māoki`oki" – Peaceful Hauola by the choppy sea ?? Dedicated to the health and wellbeing of Lahaina’s people and ?āina, @laihauola fosters sustainable practices, amplifies local voices, and preserves cultural heritage for a thriving future.???? ? Initiatives: ??♂? ?Opelu Fishing Canoe Project ?? Cultural History Documentation ?? Data Visualization ??? Community Rebuild Plan ? Check out our ?? link in bio for more info about their incredible work! Drop your favorite MAUI ?? nonprofits in the comments below!

Its that time again where we get to share the incredible nonprofits that were a part of Mālama Design Studio, Cohort 2, as part of our mission to empower Native Hawaiian organizations. These orgs gained access to web, design, and social media support, allowing them to build strong, sustainable foundations beyond their current capacity. Mahalo to these inspiring nonprofits for their dedication to our community. Heading to the island of Maui and head to ??Lahaina Community Land Trust in Lahaina. @lahainacommunitylandtrust works to keep Lahaina’s land in local hands, preventing outside developers from taking over. After the 2023 wildfires, they began buying land to preserve it for local families, protect cultural sites, and keep housing affordable. Their first big move was securing a property on Lokia Street, which will be used for community housing and conservation. Check out our ?? link in bio for more info about their incredible work! Drop your favorite MAUI ?? nonprofits in the comments below!

???? TECH THROUGH TIME ?? Ea-volution ?? From mahi?ai and ulana lauhala to kumu and developers, every role our people have held has been a piece of our story. ?? As tech shifts away from ?āina, Purple Mai?a is here to keep that connection alive, grounded in ?ike of those who came before us. Our kupuna paved the way for us—construction workers, kumu, mahi?ai, and lawai?a, all vital to our community. Now, there are even more paths forward for Hawai?i, and ?āina-centered tech is real and ready for our next innovators. Let’s honor our kupuna by creating tech that serves our land and our people. ?????? ?? This Halloween, we’re reflecting on the legacy of our kupuna, those who lived in harmony with ?āina and shaped the future we walk today. Curious about how we bring ?āina into modern tech? Follow us on social media and check out our website to support the movement! ?????? Hau?oli Lā Heleuī ?? ??@kakoooiwi @halauinana Kāko?o : @olinlagon Actors : @zackpilien @leiimomii ?? : @makana_waikiki

Meet @isamujarman – a Digital Creators alumni and an awesome designer based in O?ahu, Hawai?i ??. During the Digital Creators intermediate course last fall, Isamu designed a conceptual visual identity for the local business Hawaiian Pie Co. Swipe through to see his incredible project! ?? Want to work with Isamu? Check out the last slide for his contact info. Note: This is a student project created for the Digital Creators course and is not Hawaiian Pie Co's official branding.

Last week we kicked off the second cohort of Digital Creators Puna! ?? Our first in-person class focused on pilina and mo?olelo, creating space for our haumāna to share and learn the stories and values that guide them on their journey to becoming digital creators. ??? A HUGE mahalo to the @hicountydhr Kīlauea Recovery Grant and Kamehameha Schools Hawai?i Campus for their partnership in bringing Digital Creators to the Puna community. Your support is truly appreciated! ???? Shout out to our incredible kumu and staff for making this possible, as well as @omakuukekahua , a member of our first every cohort of Digital Creators in Puna for joining us and building pilina with our next cohort! We’re so excited to see what’s next for this cohort as they grow together and build their digital skills! ?? Stay tuned for more updates from Puna and beyond as we continue to foster pilina and cultivate the next generation of digital creators! ????

JOIN US this weekend! ??? We’re beyond excited to invite you to our Purple Prize 2024 Hō?ike THIS Saturday! Join us as we celebrate the innovative, community-driven solutions developed by this year’s cohort. These teams have spent months designing tech grounded in ?āina, regenerative practices, and indigenous knowledge, ready to make an impact across Hawai?i. Whether you’re an investor, non-profit, government agency, or tech enthusiast, there’s a way for you to kōkua! Come discover scalable projects that preserve culture, restore ecosystems, and create sustainable futures for our islands. ?? October 26th, 2024 ? 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM ?? Hālau ?īnana, 2438 S Beretania St Let's connect, collaborate, and build a pono future together! ??