Pilina First, its partners, and associates have worked with ʻAha Pūnana Leo in varying capacities over the last 20+ years, advocating alongside and in support of its leadership to advance their vision of E Ola ka ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, the Hawaiian Language Shall Live. Pilina First’s fluency in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, grounded in a fundamental understanding and working knowledge of a Hawaiian perspective and worldview has made for a longstanding and mutually beneficial partnership.

Amy’s passion for helping to advance and advocate for the Hawaiian language movement for over 20 years has built the inseverable relationships that have afforded her opportunities and experiences from classrooms and newsrooms to courtrooms and boardrooms.

Pilina First is a Hawaiʻi-based strategy, content, and communications firm connecting clients with audiences through meaningful relationships grounded in our unique perspective as people from this special place.

Pilina First’s partners and associates have worked with ʻImiloa for over a decade on various communications, public relations, and educational outreach efforts. Pilina First’s fluency in ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi grounded in a fundamental understanding and working knowledge of the perspective and worldview grounded in the Hawaiian language and traditional knowledge has made for a unique, longstanding, and mutually beneficial partnership. See portfolio for ʻImiloa work.