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CAREN DIAMOND, a long-time advocate for coastal protection, is well-known for the landmark Supreme Court case named after her: Diamond v State of Hawaii, affirming the shoreline is established at the high-water mark. Caren twice received the Kaua'i Group Environmentalist of the Year for her advocacy. Caren is dedicated to preserving Hawaii's unique natural resources and cultural identity. With 3 children and a baby grandchild, Caren believes preserving a rural way of life and environmental gifts for future generations is most important. Caren has served on the Executive Committee of the Kaua'i Group Sierra Club for 5 years. She's also an organic gardener, hiker and chef.

GEORGE WHITE is a practicing prosecutor in Honolulu and a recent recipient of a Certificate in Environmental Law from the University of Hawai`i, William S. Richardson School of Law. Over the past two years, George worked closely with the Sierra Club, as both a volunteer and a legislative extern, to advance legislation reducing or eliminating plastic bags and Styrofoam containers. Presently serving as the Chapter political compliance officer, George is excited to contribute more to the work and efforts of the Sierra Club, in promoting a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future.

LUCIENNE DE NAIE is a longtime SC activist on Maui with a record of accomplishment on stream and wetland restoration, coastal and cultural site preservation and responsible planning policies. Lucienne has served on the Chapter excom over the past 19 years holding officer positions of Chapter Chair and Vice Chair (current). She is eager to help Hawaii Chapter serve its members by continuing is 40 year history as an effective advocate for Hawaii's lands, waters, creatures and people.

ROBERTA BRASHEAR-KAULFERS is a resident of the Big Island and has been a member of the Sierra Club for 23 years. She is an environmental educator at Hawaii Community College, actively involved in Outings and fundraising for Moku Loa Group, and leads service learning field trips for youth through the college. She is currently serving as Moku Loa Chair, the Moku Loa Group representative to the Hawaii Chapter Excom and Council of Club Leaders Delegate and 5th Officer. Roberta is the Hawaii Community College Earth Fair coordinator and has previously served as Hawaii Chapter Chair. She believes actively involving youth in Sierra Club activities will strengthen our presence.

GARY GILL first became involved with the Sierra Club in the 1970s through service projects and High School Hikers. He was a member and Chair of the Honolulu City Council. While on Council he promoted recycling, bicycling, and the Sandy Beach initiative. Gary later served as Director of the Office of Environmental Quality Control and then Deputy Director of Health for the Environment. He assisted with passage of the "bottle bill" and the public purchase of the Ka Iwi Coast. Gary worked as Development Director for Hawai`i Chapter and recently created the Kalihi Valley bike Exchange and Kalihi Valley Nature Park. Gary currently serves as the program director for the Blue Planet Foundation.

DOUGLAS "McD" PHILPOTTS is owner and founder of Hawaiian Furniture Company and Mountain Wood Farm, producing fine traditional Hawaiian furnishings, canoes, panels, and sculpture featuring unique contemporary designs inspired by the traditional Hawaiian art forms. His career has focused on integrating cultural values in his work to promote environmental awareness and sustainable alternatives to the harvesting of limited native island resources. He puts this into practice by primarily using a lumber inventory harvested directly from “green waste” or fallen urban timber. McD serves as Chairman of the Friends of Honouliuli and is a member of Assets School’s Board of Trustees.