Student ambassador program

The Pledge To Our Keiki Student Ambassador Program empowers Hawaiʻi students to inspire their peers and communities to protect Hawaiʻi’s natural beauty and resources. Each year, a new cohort of passionate student leaders joins us to continue this mission. Together, we can create a lasting impact and ensure our islands thrive for generations to come.

2025-2026 Student Ambassador Cohort

Meet our 2025-2026 Student Ambassadors


The students in our 2025–2026 cohort are part of a growing movement of young leaders across Hawaiʻi, stepping up to care for their communities and ʻāina through youth-led service projects.

This year’s ambassadors represent schools across the islands and are putting the Pledge to Our Keiki into action in meaningful, place-based ways.

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  • Madison Soria

    Radford High School
    Her Sport Her Voice

    Aloha! My name is Madison Soria and I am a junior at Radford High School. I am passionate about giving back to my local community and encouraging youth to participate in new opportunities.

  • Lotus Yasuda

    Waipahu High School
    Hui o Hoʻohonua

    Lotus Yasuda is a senior at Waipahu High School and a dual-enrolled Olympian working towards earning her Liberal Arts Degree from Leeward Community College through her school’s early college program.

  • Taylor Wong

    Kalani High School

    Aloha, My name is Taylor Wong and I am a Junior at Kalani High School on the island of Oahu. I enjoy leadership, activism, and community service- as well as art, photography, and sports. I’m excited to continue my work with Kanu Hawaii.

  • Avery Higuchi

    Mid-Pacific Institute
    Her Sport Her Voice

    Hi, my name is Avery and I am committed to making a difference in our community. Whether it’s promoting girls sports involvement at Her Sport, Her Voice, or helping out at environmental service events, you know I’ll be there!

  • Gregory John Cachero

    Radford High School

    Being politically educated is essential to understanding how decisions made by leaders shape our communities and daily lives. I firmly believe that informed civic engagement is the foundation for impactful change and effective representation.

  • Luke Gee

    Kealakehe High School

    I’m a Junior at Kealakehe High School who cares deeply about community, kindness, and taking action for a better Hawaiʻi. As a Kanu Hawaiʻi Student Ambassador, I hope to inspire others to care for the people and places that make our islands home.

  • Mia Nishiguchi

    Kalani High School

    Mia Nishiguchi is a senior at Kalani High School, serving as the Hawaiʻi State Board of Education Student Member, representing all public and charter school students across the State. She is passionate about advancing policies that empower the youth.

  • Pagiel Ramirez

    Kauai High School

    Aloha! My name is Pagiel Ramirez, and I’m a sophomore at Kaua’i High School. I’m thrilled to be a part of the Pledge To Our Keiki Student Ambassador Program!

  • Arabella Cruz

    Farrington High School

    Aloha, my name is Arabella, a current sophomore at W.R Farrington High School. I love leadership, civic engagement, and reading, and through these passions I hope to enrich and give back to the community that provided me with so much joy.

  • Lawai Diaz

    Hawaii Technology Academy-PCS

    I want to address Oʻahu’s stray rabbit issue by combining rescue with education, ensuring rabbits are protected and cared for.

  • Dominick Guiwa

    Maui High School

    Maui born & raised, I hope to lead a life of service and meaningful contribution to my ‘ohana.

  • Arianne Chacon

    Maui Preparatory Academy

    I am a student from Lahaina driven to help build a stronger, more united Hawai‘i, grounding that commitment in initiative and involvement.

  • Kris Corrales

    Campbell High School

    I want to alleviate the burden of pet care on homeless and low-income pet owners.

  • Kekanumai Kaneshiro

    Kamehameha Schools Kapālama

    My name is Kekanumai Kaneshiro and I am in 8th grade, at Kamehameha Schools. I play soccer as well as play ‘ukulele and bass guitar too. I have been involved with Pledge to Our Keiki since I was in second grade at Malama Honua PCS.

  • Kala’ikū Kaneshiro

    Malama Honua – PCS

    My name is Kala’ikū Kaneshiro and I am in 6th grade, at Malama Honua Public Charter School. I play soccer and I also play ‘ukulele and sing. I have been involved with Pledge to Our Keiki since I was in kindergarten at Malama Honua PCS.

  • Madison Soria

    Radford High School
    Her Sport Her Voice

    Aloha! My name is Madison Soria and I am a junior at Radford High School. I am passionate about giving back to my local community and encouraging youth to participate in new opportunities.

  • Lotus Yasuda

    Waipahu High School
    Hui o Hoʻohonua

    Lotus Yasuda is a senior at Waipahu High School and a dual-enrolled Olympian working towards earning her Liberal Arts Degree from Leeward Community College through her school’s early college program.

  • Taylor Wong

    Kalani High School

    Aloha, My name is Taylor Wong and I am a Junior at Kalani High School on the island of Oahu. I enjoy leadership, activism, and community service- as well as art, photography, and sports. I’m excited to continue my work with Kanu Hawaii.

  • Avery Higuchi

    Mid-Pacific Institute
    Her Sport Her Voice

    Hi, my name is Avery and I am committed to making a difference in our community. Whether it’s promoting girls sports involvement at Her Sport, Her Voice, or helping out at environmental service events, you know I’ll be there!

  • Gregory John Cachero

    Radford High School

    Being politically educated is essential to understanding how decisions made by leaders shape our communities and daily lives. I firmly believe that informed civic engagement is the foundation for impactful change and effective representation.

  • Luke Gee

    Kealakehe High School

    I’m a Junior at Kealakehe High School who cares deeply about community, kindness, and taking action for a better Hawaiʻi. As a Kanu Hawaiʻi Student Ambassador, I hope to inspire others to care for the people and places that make our islands home.

  • Mia Nishiguchi

    Kalani High School

    Mia Nishiguchi is a senior at Kalani High School, serving as the Hawaiʻi State Board of Education Student Member, representing all public and charter school students across the State. She is passionate about advancing policies that empower the youth.

  • Pagiel Ramirez

    Kauai High School

    Aloha! My name is Pagiel Ramirez, and I’m a sophomore at Kaua’i High School. I’m thrilled to be a part of the Pledge To Our Keiki Student Ambassador Program!

  • Arabella Cruz

    Farrington High School

    Aloha, my name is Arabella, a current sophomore at W.R Farrington High School. I love leadership, civic engagement, and reading, and through these passions I hope to enrich and give back to the community that provided me with so much joy.

  • Lawai Diaz

    Hawaii Technology Academy-PCS

    I want to address Oʻahu’s stray rabbit issue by combining rescue with education, ensuring rabbits are protected and cared for.

  • Dominick Guiwa

    Maui High School

    Maui born & raised, I hope to lead a life of service and meaningful contribution to my ‘ohana.

  • Arianne Chacon

    Maui Preparatory Academy

    I am a student from Lahaina driven to help build a stronger, more united Hawai‘i, grounding that commitment in initiative and involvement.

  • Kris Corrales

    Campbell High School

    I want to alleviate the burden of pet care on homeless and low-income pet owners.

  • Kekanumai Kaneshiro

    Kamehameha Schools Kapālama

    My name is Kekanumai Kaneshiro and I am in 8th grade, at Kamehameha Schools. I play soccer as well as play ‘ukulele and bass guitar too. I have been involved with Pledge to Our Keiki since I was in second grade at Malama Honua PCS.

  • Kala’ikū Kaneshiro

    Malama Honua – PCS

    My name is Kala’ikū Kaneshiro and I am in 6th grade, at Malama Honua Public Charter School. I play soccer and I also play ‘ukulele and sing. I have been involved with Pledge to Our Keiki since I was in kindergarten at Malama Honua PCS.

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