Trixy ʻIwalani Koide was born and raised in the heart of Honolulu, Kauluwela, Oʻahu with her two older brothers. “My passion is my career teaching ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi as a Professor in Hawaiian Language at Kapiʻolani Community College. I especially enjoy time with my son who seems to be growing up too quickly these days. I ola ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi!” She joined our board in 2021.