CYDNEY CHU
From an early age, Cydney was fascinated with the Intricacies of relationships and the ability to impact others through shared experiences. Her education at both Kamehameha Schools and Hawai'i Pacific University nurtured this curiosity. In 2009 she founded Moderne Media as a creative outlet and focus for her passion to assist others hone in on their voice and identity. She utilizes her 16 years in Marketing, Public Relations, Design and Event Planning to bring into focus a vision that is thoughtful and relevant for our clients. Through her thoughtful guidance and navigation in all aspects of our company, we are able to present ideas that culminate in successful and tangible results. Each opportunity provides the ability to highlight and elevate our unique culture and community that is Hawai'i.
NICKLAUS SATO
Nicklaus is our social media guru, specializing in creating engaging content that stays on brand and on trend. Capturing the brand in videos or photos to convey the Campaigns messaging. With ROI on his brain he carefully selects brand ambassadors and influencers that fit with brand standards. He is a 2001 St. Louis School graduate after which he went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from University of Hawai'i at Manoa.
VELMA HULIHE’E-CARSTENSEN
Velma Hulihe’e-Carstensen brings years over 30 years of experience in hospitality sales, marketing, and operations with management positions in resort, shopping center, and the food and beverage industry. Recognized for her collaborative leadership style her background and experience with multi-cultural business clients enables her to bridge and communicate big-picture viewpoints with tactical considerations to inspire, build trust, and achieve growth. In her spare time, she is an avid philanthropist and is the Executive Director for Music For Life Foundation, as well as a Legacy Member of the Hawaii Community Foundation. Velma is proficient in both the English and Japanese language.
DANI CHU
With over 12 years of experience, Dani is our Digital Media Strategist, specializing in creating innovative solutions across all media platforms. With Facebook Blueprint experience, SEO certification, and data science background. She is a 2003 graduate of Kamehameha Schools, and also received her BA in Communications/East Asian Language Culture from Kansas University with an emphasis in Business and Organizational Communication.
TINA KINIMAKA
Serves as our Cultural Advisor. Tina is a kupa ʻāina of ʻAiea, an ahupuaʻa in the moku of ʻEwa, Oʻahu. Working within the KS ʻohana for over ten years now, as an education design specialist, she serves various communities to provide Hawaiian culture-based education opportunities with keiki, ʻohana, and staff in both the HIDOE and Charter school systems. Tina is a 2002 graduate of Kamehameha Schools, and also received her BA in Hawaiian Studies and Masters of Education degree from the University of Hawaii, Manoa. Her love to malama relationships with kanaka who are aloha ʻāina stewards, instills a deep sense of gratitude and passion to serve our ʻāina and lāhui. Tina is proficient in both the English and Hawaiian Language.