E Ho`i I Ka Piko: Return to Your Mana
2026 Maui Nui Women's Conference
Date: July 9–10, 2026
Time: 9am - 5pm daily
Location: Hale o Laʻie, Kīhei, Maui
Who Should Attend?
This conference is designed for:
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Women of all ages and backgrounds
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Community leaders and advocates
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Entrepreneurs and business owners
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Mothers, caregivers, and families
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Healthcare and social service professionals
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Educators and cultural practitioners
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Students and emerging leaders
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Anyone seeking deeper connection, inspiration, and community
About the Conference:
Join us for E Ho`i I Ka Piko: Return to Your Mana, a two-day conference dedicated to honoring the wisdom, leadership, resilience, and collective power of women across Maui Nui. Hosted by the Kumukahi Ke Aloha, the YWCA Women's Business Center, and the Pacific Birth Collective, this gathering creates space for meaningful conversations, cultural connection, personal growth, and community healing.
Grounded in the concept of piko - our center, source, and connection - this conference invites participants to return to the places within themselves where strength, purpose, and mana reside. Together, we will explore the many ways women lead, nurture, advocate, create, and sustain thriving communities.
With panel discussions, cultural teachings, and opportunities for networking and reflection, attendees will engage with local leaders, practitioners, entrepreneurs, advocates, and cultural practitioners who are shaping the future of Maui Nui.
This event is proudly sponsored by the Committee on the Status of Women, the County of Maui, and the Department of Human Services.
Conference Amenities & Community Resources:
To support your experience, a nourishing breakfast and lunch will be provided each day of the conference, allowing you to stay present, connected, and engaged throughout the event.
For those attending with children, childcare and keiki programming will be available with the purchase of a Keiki Ticket. Our goal is to create a welcoming space where parents and caregivers can fully participate while knowing their children are cared for nearby.
Throughout the conference, you'll also have the opportunity to explore a curated marketplace of local vendors, artisans, and community organizations. Visit vendor booths and resource tables to discover services, products, programs, and opportunities that support the wellbeing of women, families, and our Maui community.
Conference Schedule
Thursday, July 9, 2026
9-9:30am: Registration
9:30-10:00am: Welcome from First Lady of Maui County, Isabella Kaʻihikapulani Eleneki Bissen
10:00 - 11:45am: Plenary - Ho`i I Ka Piko: Return to Your Mana - Featuring Lei'ohu Ryder, Facilitated by Malia Davidson of Committee on the Status of Women
11:45am - 12:15pm: Surveys/Talk Story
1215-1:15pm: Lunch
1:15 - 3 pm: First Round Breakout Sessions:
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Navigating Hānau: Collaborations, Cooperation, and Communication in Hawaii’s Maternal Healthcare System - Facilitated by Sonya Niess of Pacific Birth Collective; Featuring:
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Kari Wheeling - Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies
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Kahealani Collins - Kalauokekahuli
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Heather Milovina , CNM - Malama I Ke Ola
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Kristin Redenbaugh, OBGYN - Kaiser Permanente
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Cheleigh Clarabal - Lana’i Doula
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Ki’i Kaho’ohanohano - Malama Na Pua O Haumea
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Holding Power Graciously: Women in Leadership - Facilitated by Malia Davidson; Featuring:
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Kaliko Storer - Hyatt Maui & Pu'ukukui Watershed
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Cynthia Lalo - Chief of Staff, County of Maui
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Dr. Kahele Dukelow - UH Maui
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Dr. Anna Eckart-Dodd - Maui Memorial MC
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Leading Through Uncertainty: Women in Business on Maui - Facilitated by Stacey Moniz of YWCA Oahu - Maui Women's Business Center; Featuring:
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Terri Ewbank - Elly’s Formal Wear
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Brandy Cajudoy - Cajudoy Construction
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Fran Heath - Kalei's Lunchbox
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Kit Furukawa - Maui Chili Chili Oil
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2:30 - 3:00 pm: Surveys/Talk Story
3:00 - 3:15 pm: Break
3:15 - 4:30 pm: Second Round Breakout Sessions
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Mothering the Next Generation - Facilitated by Morea Mendoza of Pacific Birth Collective; Featuring:
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Adri Haia
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Jordan Ruidas - Lahaina Strong
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Reyhan Ma-Albertson -The Womb Garden
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Connection to ‘Aina: International Year of the Woman Farmer - Facilitated by Malia Davidson; Featuring:
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Georgia Pinsky - Maui Farmer Support Network
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Sarah Gilligan - Hawaii Farmer's Union, Farm Apprentice Mentorship Program
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Naima Audant - NatureWorks Nursery
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Kalena Lee-Agcaoili - Huliauapa‘a
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Māhū: Keepers of Balance - Facilitated by Keoni Kuoha; Featuring:
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Keoki Robello
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Raysha
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Tiare Sua - Maui AIDS Foundation
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Branden Calibuso
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4:30 - 5:00pm: Surveys/Talk Story
Friday, July 10, 2026
9-9:30am: Registration
9:30-10:00am: Presentation on CSW Roundtable Findings
10:00 - 11:45am: Plenary - Disaster Preparedness - Facilitated by Courtney Dumlao of MEMA; Featuring:
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Autumn Ness - Lahaina Community Land Trust
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Sara Tekula - Kula Community Watershed Alliance
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Makalapua Kanuha - FEMA
11:45am - 12:15pm: Surveys/Talk Story
1215-1:15pm: Lunch
1:15 - 3 pm: Breakout Sessions
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Ike Kupuna: Cycles of Life & Body - Facilitated by Malia Davidson of Committee on the Status of Women; Featuring:
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Dr. Valerie Lane Simonsen, ND - You Know More
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Busaba Yip - Wo Hing Temple Museum
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Hedy Udarbe - Kūpuna Advocate of the Year
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Women of Wai - Facilitated by Stacey Alapai; Featuring:
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Kanoelani Steward - Kula Kaiapuni o Lahaina
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Lilia Davis - Haiku Stream Project
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Lei'ohu Ryder
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The Future is Wahine: Young Women in Business - Facilitated by Stacey Moniz of YWCA Oahu - Maui Women's Business Center; Featuring:
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Karlee Brown - Trustworthy Cleaning
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Courtney Lazo - Henōhea
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Hi'ilei Casco - Pono Legal
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2:30 - 3:00 pm Surveys/Talk Story
3:00 - 3:15 pm Break
3:15 - 4:00 pm: Wrap Up
4:00 - 5:00 pm: Networking/Pau Hana
Session Descriptions
Ho`i I Ka Piko: Return to Your Mana
Explore what it means to reconnect with your inner wisdom, ancestral knowledge, and personal power. This opening experience sets the tone for a conference centered on healing, purpose, and collective empowerment.
Navigating Hānau: Collaborations, Cooperation, and Communication in Hawaiʻi's Maternal Healthcare System
A conversation bringing together professionals from across the maternal health continuum to discuss opportunities for collaboration, improve communication, and strengthen support for families throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.
Holding Power Graciously: Women in Leadership
Hear from women leaders who are redefining leadership through authenticity, compassion, cultural values, and service to community.
Leading Through Uncertainty: Women in Business on Maui
Entrepreneurs and business leaders share lessons learned from navigating economic shifts, disaster recovery, changing markets, and the evolving landscape of doing business on Maui.
Mothering the Next Generation
An exploration of caregiving, mentorship, parenting, and community responsibility as we nurture the leaders and changemakers of tomorrow.
Connection to ʻĀina: International Year of the Woman Farmer
Celebrate the contributions of women in agriculture and food systems while exploring the vital connections between land stewardship, sustainability, health, and community resilience.
Māhū: Keepers of Balance
A powerful discussion honoring the cultural significance, history, and contributions of māhū as respected and valued members of Hawaiian society and community.
Disaster Preparedness
Learn practical strategies for building household, organizational, and community resilience in the face of emergencies and natural disasters.
ʻIke Kūpuna: Cycles of Life & Body
Discover ancestral perspectives on health, wellness, aging, womanhood, and life's transitions through the wisdom of kūpuna and cultural practitioners.
Women of Wai
Explore the sacred relationship between women and water, and the role of wai in health, culture, stewardship, and community wellbeing.
The Future is Wāhine: Young Women in Business
Emerging leaders and young entrepreneurs share their journeys, innovations, and visions for the future, inspiring the next generation of women in business and leadership.
Scholarships Available
We believe cost should not be a barrier to accessing meaningful learning, connection, and community. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available for individuals experiencing financial hardship who wish to attend the conference.
Scholarships are awarded based on demonstrated financial need and available funding. We encourage those who would not otherwise be able to attend to apply as early as possible, as funds are limited and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please complete the form below, indicating your interest in a scholarship to attend E Ho`i I Ka Piko: Return to Your Mana and we will reach out for more information.