Tim holds a J.D. from the University of Oklahoma and Masters in Sustainability Management from each James Madison University and the University of Malta. At UHMC he has been Coordinator of the Sustainable Science Management BAS program, sponsor of the Student Ohana for Sustainability, spearheaded the campus Sustainability Committee and chaired the school Policy, Procedure and Budget committees. He developed and teaches the core sustainability courses at SSM. His background includes work in environmental law, mediation, public office holder and sustainability consultancy. His ongoing applied research project seeks to build decision-making processes which consider all connected interests, costs and benefits while instilling sustainable thinking and practices across organizations and communities. This led to his original development of what is now Hulihia, and he is standing in a interim Director during a current transition period. Working on Maui through UHMC provides bountiful opportunity to pursue sustainability in this manner.
Jordan serves as the Sustainability Specialist at Hulihia. She earned a BAS in Sustainable Science Management from University of Hawaii Maui College. Her work focuses on sustaining Hulihia's capacity to serve the community through systems thinking and modeling efforts. Her position supports our education and outreach initiatives and systems modeling efforts. She enjoys facilitating Hulihia's experiential learning opportunities for students and having the privilege of helping them gain real world experience to compliment their passion. She believes that sustainability and systems framework are the way to addressing complex issues throughout Maui Nui.
Liv Caron is the Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Hulihia Center for Sustainable Systems at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College. She develops and leads educational programming, student engagement initiatives, and community outreach that connect people to sustainability work happening across Maui. Her work focuses on building partnerships with the community, supporting student learning opportunities, and creating hands-on programs that introduce systems thinking and problem-solving within the cultural and environmental context of Hawaiʻi. Liv has a background in sustainable agriculture and environmental education.
Systems Specialist
mariane2@hawaii.edu
Mariane Belfort is a candidate in the Sustainable Science Management BAS program at UH Maui College and serves as a Systems Specialist at the Hulihia Center for Sustainable Systems. In this role, she designs dynamic systems models that illustrate the interconnections between natural, human, and built systems. These data driven models support deeper analysis of redevelopment scenarios and potential outcomes, helping identify solutions that align with community needs and strengthen long term well being. She is especially interested in advancing systems thinking as a practical tool for guiding resilient and sustainable development in island communities.
Aloha, my name is Remy Romo-Valdez, and I am proud to work as a researcher at Hulihia. I recently graduated with a BAS in Sustainable Science Management, with a concentration in Marine Studies, from the University of Hawaii Maui College. For the past five years, I have assisted the Waipono Farms Hydroponics and Aquaponics Greenhouse with operations and produce donations within the Maui Nui community. Having been raised on Maui, I have seen and experienced first-hand the many changes and issues that my family and the Maui Nui community face each day. With Hulihia, I am humbled to work with my community to analyze those changes and issues to further promote sustainability and community well-being in Maui Nui.