Who we are . . .

We haven't yet introduced ourselves on this blog so here we go (as we stand on the steps of Hawaiian Vanilla Company on the Island of Hawai'i):

(L to R)
bottom row:
Pauline Sato - Program Director
Derrick Kiyabu - Assistant Farm Manager, MA'O Organic Farms
Miki Tomita - Dean of Curriculum and Instruction, University Laboratory School
Lisa Zeman - Owner/Manager of O'ahu Fresh; Farm Manager of Kunia Ag Park
Elton Mow - Nursery and Manager, Orchid Plantation
Cynthia Nazario-Leary - Director of New Farmers Network, UH Maui College
Jennica Lowell - Biologist and Research Manager, Blue Ocean Mariculture
Judith Rivera - Scientist and Research Station Manager, DuPont/Pioneer Hi-Bred International

middle row:
James Kwon - Botanist and Wildlife Biologist, US Fish & Wildlife Service
Sydney Keliipuleole - Director, Asset Management, Land Assets Division, Kamehameha Schools
Christina Zimmerman - Environmental Health Specialist IV, Hawai'i Dept. of Ag
Ashley Stokes - State and Pacific-wide Extension Veterinarian, University of Hawai'i, CTAHR
Jim Reddekopp - Owner of Hawaiian Vanilla Company (Class X and site host)
Tyler Jones - Assistant Forester and Plant Breeder, Hawai'i Agriculture Research Center

top row:
Kirby Kester - Applied Genetics Manager, BASF Plant Science, LP
Brandi Beaudet - Land Manager, Parker Ranch
Chris English - Vice President of Production, Ponoholo Ranch