Mehana Leafchild

Rainwater Specialist

Mehana Leafchild graduated from Chaminade University of Honolulu with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science. As a Native Hawaiian, she is deeply committed to conservation, place-based collaboration, and empowering future generations through environmental stewardship.

Her professional experience includes leading community outreach and education efforts with the Alaska Fisheries Science Center at NOAA, conducting entomological research at the University of Hawaiʻi, and earning a certificate in Data Science. Together, these experiences have equipped her with a multidisciplinary skill set that she applies to advancing the Ala Wai Watershed Resilience Initiative through research, community engagement, and data-informed decision-making. Outside of work, Mehana enjoys spending time with her family and being near the ocean, where she finds inspiration for her commitment to protecting Hawaiʻi's natural and cultural resources.