Lani was born and raised on the Windward side of Oahu in Hawai’i.
She has experience as a wife, mother, and grandmother, as well as a teacher, trainer, and facilitator in education, business, and non-profit environments.
Throughout her professional career, Lani has been committed to creating healthier lives and communities.
Lani holds a Master’s degree in Communication from the University of Hawaii, Manoa, and worked with the American Cancer Society for 15 years in various leadership roles related to health communication and community engagement.
After retiring from ACS, she founded her own wellness business, Alaka’i Associates, which focuses on guiding others towards more active lives in health and wellness.
In addition to her work with Alaka’i Associates, Lani is a contributing editor for the online magazine Givers Guides, which supports the nonprofit organization Gimme A Break, for which she also volunteers as COO.
Lani has been sharing her expertise and insights on her Alaka’i blog since 2015.
She also facilitates wellness retreats and provides wellness workshops to community groups.
And most recently, she published her first book, Under a Full Moon and a Guiding Star.

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