Marina Keli’ikuli

Director of Client Partnerships

I was born and raised in Alaska with my ancestral roots going back tens of thousands of years. My deep care for and connection to my people and place keeps me tied to the land and motivates me to add value to our layered community.

My background is in Tribal politics which led me to be the Tribal Administrator for my Tribal government, serve on Tribal council and serve on my Native corporation’s board of directors. Seeking to broaden my impact, I transitioned to work for a regional non-profit where I had the opportunity to direct a collective impact network that is guided by Indigenous values.

I get to create and grow relationships throughout Alaska and Hawai’i. My inherent desire to deeply connect with people and entities allows me to channel that passion into relationships that add value to communities.

Artsy Aunty, Salmon Sommelier, Happy Harvester
When I am in Alaska you can usually find me harvesting traditional foods with my family and community members, participating in ceremony, teaching traditional crafts and dipping in the cold Alaskan ocean. When I am in Hawai'i I love to support my wife in building wa'a (Hawaiian canoes), attending community events, picking mangoes or other fruits and swimming in the warm Hawaiian waters.