Biography
Kevin Chang is the Executive Director of Kuaʻāina Ulu ʻAuamo (KUA) a non-profit organization with a mission to increase the capacity of community-based resource management (CBRM) initiatives with a vision of ʻāina momona. KUA advances its mission through the facilitation of grassroots community driven learning networks and also serves as a liaison to assist in the development of equitable collaborations between communities, agencies and larger conservation initiatives. KUA was instrumental in facilitating the community process to develop the Hāʻena CBSFA rules. Prior to KUA Kevin was a Land Manager for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, a Field Representative for the Trust for Public Lands’ Hawaiian Islands Program, and practiced law as a solo practitioner in the field of entertainment law. Kevin is also married to Alma Siria and on occasion a band called Kupaʻāina.
Speaking at
Human Rights-Based Approaches and Reconciliation in Conservation
Oct 11 2025 (11:00 - 12:30)
Room: Hall 4C: Forum - Session Room 3