Jules Ung – Class VI
Earlier this month (July 2011), I had the opportunity to train with the world’s first commercial astronaut corps, “Astronauts for Hire.” The Suborbital Scientist Training coincided with NASA’s last “Atlantis” shuttle launch which marked the end of one era, and the beginning of another. I joined Astronauts for Hire as an associate member to support commercial space endeavors which I have been involved with since the first “JUSTSAP” conference I helped to organize in 2006 with DBEDT and the UH Hilo Conference Center. I’m not the most highly qualified candidate to become a fully-fledged flight member, but my participation runs more along the lines of supporting the industry itself as a potential economic driver for the State of Hawai‘i. Check out this conference which is coming up in November (The International Lunar Research Park Leader’s Summit): http://lunar.uhhconferencecenter.com/
Currently, I’m the IT Manager at the UH Hilo Conference Center and have been working remotely, organizing events and managing the IT for the Center for the past year and a half, while living abroad in the Netherlands. The arrangement is interesting and I have kept very odd hours to maximize real-time with Hawai‘i; the virtual day-to-day interaction with my co-workers and community in Hawai‘i while physically residing in Europe has given me a very unique perspective of our global economy and international networks as well as an awareness of the technologies that bring us together.
Ulumau was one of the most rewarding and spiritually transforming experiences that I have ever had. I hope to become a more active part and participate in some of the boards, so please let me know how I can contribute.
Andrea Dean – Class IV 
Sustainable Initiatives principal Andrea Dean, MBA is a SocioEcoPreneur who partners with communities, businesses and non-profits on initiatives that enhance island environment, economy and community. Sustainable Initiatives works on a broad range of projects and provides services which include: community organizing, community education initiatives, feasibility studies, project management, grant management, facilitation, new media and traditional media communications.
Current projects include: Community Harvest Hawaiʻi, Hoʻoulu ka ʻUlu- a project to revitalize breadfruit for food security in Hawaiʻi; the formation of the Hawaiʻi Alliance for a Local Economy (HALE), a local chapter of BALLE (Business Alliance for Local Living Economies), the development of a Think Local First campaign; and the North Kohala Eat Locally Grown Campaign.
Troy Kindred – Class I
Troy M. Kindred is an Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton on Military Activation Leave. His expertise is focused on comprehensive emergency management, continuity of operations (COOP), Homeland Security strategic planning, and all aspects of natural and man-made disasters.
Troy is currently serving on federal military activation duty for the Hawaiʻi Army National Guard. Troy is assigned as the Pacific Command’s Liaison for the State Partnership Program. This program links countries in Pacific Command’s area of operations with various State National Guard units. These partnerships focus on military to military, military to civilian and civilian to civilian engagements to improve relations. Special focus is placed on humanitarian affairs and disaster response due to the National Guards unique role in responding to disaster.
Troy has also volunteered and consulted for Earthquakes and Megacities Initiatives Inc. (a non-profit) as part of their Emergency Management Component. He has worked extensively with members of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai and with all levels of stakeholders involved in a holistic approach to emergency management. Efforts focused on in-depth interviews, comprehensive training programs, development of an “Emergency Management Framework” and the capstone development of an “Emergency Operations Plan.” In addition, he has just completed initial Consultation for Emergency Management and Competency Training for Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority, Disaster Risk Reduction Unit, Aqaba, Jordan.
Troy worked in cooperation with the International Tsunami Information Center and the United Nation’s Development Program to conduct training and table top exercises with Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Maldives.Troy currently sits on the Hawaii State Earthquake Advisory Committee.
Holly Algood – Class VII
Holly currently is co-owner of Algood Living LLC which has three businesses: 1. Is an organization effectiveness consultant and professional facilitator helping organizations better align people and tasks to operate more effectively and increase employee job satisfaction. Holly consults on sustainability and succession planning. 2. We are the Hawaiʻi distributors for American Clay Products, eco-friendly award-winning, clay plaster wall and ceiling finishes that are beautiful and promote healthful comfort. 3. We own a 34-acre farm in Hāwī where we are off-grid using integrated wind and solar systems to create all our own electricity. We have aquaponic gardens and have recently planted over 500 native and non-native fruit, hardwood and windbreak trees. We sell organic eggs and plants. Our buildings showcase a large number of green and alternative building, landscaping and decorating features. Our bamboo and clay barn has a large second story open space which we use every other Friday night to host Ho’oponopono talk story with Kumu Raylene. The barn also hosts Sunday movies sponsored by Sustainable Kohala and is used for other community and educational purposes.
I am a volunteer mediator and sit on the board of the West Hawaiʻi Mediation Center. I am a member of the North Hawaiʻi Drug Free Coalition and a member of the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce Kuleana Committee. In 2010, I created the Grand Green Homes Tour in conjunction with the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce. We raised funds to support the West Hawaiʻi Mediation Center youth programs while helping the community better understand green building products and practices and showcasing some of the island’s green businesses.
In 2011 I was presented with the Pūalu Award for Environmental Awareness from the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce. The Kohala Take it Off Hawaiʻi Team I led won 1st place for most pounds lost. The West Hawaiʻi Mediation Center display I designed of all recycled materials won 3rd place at the Mauna Lani holiday tree event. In the future I want to expand my work that helps people and places be happier, healthier and in harmony with nature.
