Our Mission
Is to honor Hawai‘i’s rich genealogy for ‘ohana; protecting land, ocean, water resources, and building healthy communities beginning with Lahaina.
Our Vision
Is a thriving Hawai‘i founded on love of the land, love of ‘ohana, and love of community.
Our Values
To Love & Protect...
ʻĀina
ʻOhana
Kākou
About Lele Aloha
Archie Kalepa’s story is deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of Lāhaina and Maui, where his ʻohana has been stewards of the land and sea for generations. Descending from Maui’s first konohiki, Pūholopū, the Kalepa family has long upheld the values of mālama ʻāina (care for the land) and kuleana (responsibility) to the environment. “Now more than ever, the meaning of kuleana is clear.
CREW MEMBERS
STAFF
Archie Kalepa
Kilo Lele Aloha (CEO)
Char Matila
Kuhikuhi Lele Aloha (COO)
Alicia Kalepa
Koʻokoʻo Programs
Ekela Kahuanui
Koʻokoʻo Operations
Christian Hett
Koʻo Uka
"I want to talk about creating a sail plan—how our people became part of this land, how Hawai'i became Hawai'i, and how we became Hawaiians. This community thrived by embracing core values: love for family, care for the land, and building community. When our ancestors first arrived, these values helped them thrive. If Lahaina can adopt this approach, we'll have a clear path forward."
—Archie Kalepa
