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Honomu, Hawai`i. Invasive species directly threaten our environment, economy, and way of life. Working together, Big Island communities can stop the spread of invasive species, take direct action in our neighborhoods and businesses, and advocate for sound decision making from our political leaders. I love working every day in service to my community. Tennessee. I am passionate about protecting the natural resources of Hawai`i to preserve this precious and fragile environment for future generations to enjoy. Greenville, South Carolina. I am passionate about botany and learning about plant behavior once they are introduced to Hawaii. Surveying the roads and nurseries of the Big Island is both fun and challenging because there are always new plants coming in from all over the world. Los Angeles, California. While I did grow up in Los Angeles, my home away from home was always Hawaii. My grandfather was an entomologist for the state of Hawaii for 20+ years which gave me the opportunity to spend my summer months on Oahu learning about how bugs and plants interact. Today, I continue my family tradition of working in the rewarding field of conservation as an early detection technician helping prevent the spread of new invasive species on Hawaii Island. Kailua, Oahu. Being a natural descendant from the Kingdom of Hawaii, born and raised on the windward side of Oahu, my family and I have received the blessing from our ancestors to call this land our home. It is my responsibility and fervent desire to contribute to all efforts towards restoration and reunification of our land and people. Makati City, Philippines. I used to live in California before relocating to Hilo. I previously worked in research administration at the University of California. I moved to Hilo because of the warm climate, beaches, rainbows, and lush tropical setting. Natural resources are irreplaceable and conservation is the only way to prevent exploitation, destruction, or neglect of our environment for us and for future generations to enjoy this ...