July 30, 2025

A search is being conducted to fill the Kamehameha Schools trustee position previously held by Robert K.W.H. Nobriga, whose term expired on June 30, 2025. The current board of trustees includes Jennifer N. Goodyear-Kaʻōpua, Michelle Kaʻuhane, Elliot K. Mills, and Crystal K. Rose. 

The Probate Court has appointed a trustee screening committee consisting of seven volunteer community members. They are Robin Campaniano, Jason Fujimoto, Wayne Hamano, DreanaLee “Dre” Kalili, Michael “Mike” Rawlins, Kathleen Thurston, and Edwin “Skip” Vincent. The committee will propose three candidates to the Probate Court, which will then appoint the new successor trustee. The trustee will be appointed to fill one five-year term and may be eligible for an additional five-year term, to be determined by the court. 

The committee seeks active leaders from the community with a deep sense of commitment and willingness to carry Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop’s vision and legacy into the future. 

The desirable qualities and characteristics of a trustee should include: a recognized reputation of integrity and good character, the capacity to fulfill the responsibilities of a fiduciary under the trust law, respect from and for the community, consistent and active leadership in the community at large with specific emphasis on issues impacting the well-being of the Hawaiian people and a willingness and sincerity to uphold the mission of Kamehameha Schools as stated in Ke Aliʻi Pauahi’s Will and Codicils. 

The optimal candidate would have a history of success in business, finance or related areas, in addition to a formal education and outstanding personal traits including Hawaiian values. 

Candidates must possess demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas: business administration, finance and investment, strategic planning and policy setting, or areas of interest to Kamehameha Schools, including education, law, finance or governance. 

Qualified candidates should submit a résumé, cover letter and a statement on their perception of the role of a trustee, their vision, goals and objectives for the trust, and what they would do to attain those goals. 

Application submissions should be sent to: 

Trustee Screening Committee, c/o Inkinen Executive Search, via email to executives@inkinen.com or mail to 1003 Bishop St, Suite 1477, Honolulu, HI 96813. 

The deadline for submission is Sept. 1, 2025. 

Please note that this is a public search process. Three candidates will progress to the finalist stage. The names of the finalists will be posted for public comment. 

For detailed information, including the Kamehameha Schools’ selection process, the 2025 Strategic Map, annual reports, the 1999 Master’s Report, and the board of trustees, visit https://www.inkinen.com/ks-trustee-2025-2026.