Who We Are

Toby MorrisExecutive Director

Toby Morris is a father and University of Hawaii alumni, born and raised on Oahu. He is a small business owner, founder of Manu Iwa as well as Save it for the Keiki, a citizen’s group concerned with tourism management. He is an avid surfer and waterman.

Elizabeth MadinBoard Member At Large

Dr. Elizabeth Madin leads the Madin Lab at the University of Hawaii HIMB. She is a marine ecologist whose works at the interface of science and conservation. She is particularly interested in doing science that informs environmental policy and working towards ‘scaleable’ solutions for environmental challenges facing the ocean at local, regional and global scales.

Her research program focuses broadly on how humans impact ocean ecosystems – more specifically – on the intersection of human impacts and animal behaviour and how this interaction can lead to cascading effects through food webs.

Derek EsibillBoard Member, At Large

Derek is a father, educator, scientist and community leader with roots in Kailua for over 20 years. Currently he leads a variety of programs at the Pacific American Foundation including: Watershed Investigations, Research, Education, and Design (WIRED) program director, technology coordinator, network administrator, STEM coordinator, and Nature Activities for Learning and Understanding (NALU) studies science and engineering. He is a lecturer at the Windward Community College and an avid sailor and ecosystem service leader

John FotiBoard Member, At Large

John is a lifelong resident of Kailua and an avid fisherman, canoe racer, and community leader building cultural and community ties as a waterman. He is a leader for the Lanikai Canoe Club and the owner of Kula Corp. As an advocate for environmental sustainability, John is involved in a number of initiatives aimed at protecting and preserving Hawaii’s natural resources for future generations.

Our Commitment:

The Manu Iwa hui believes in the power of collaboration and coalition-building to create lasting, positive change in the face of scarcity due to decades of overfishing, poor management, and the challenges of sustainability. Together with the community and advocacy organizations, we can make significant strides toward a sustainable future.

We believe that lasting management of Hawaii’s resources begins with a foundation in community. Our activities focus on cultivating an informed, engaged, empowered, and resourced network to advance the organization’s mission.

Board and Executive Director Commitment

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