The Peace Projects, Kumu Ramsay Taum

I had a wonderful conversation with Ramsay Taum on a The Peace Projects broadcast.

Kumu Ramsay Taum 

In 2013, Kumu Ramsay Taum was recognized as the Peace Day Hawai‘i Pacemaker of the Year in recognition of his lifetime career advocating the spirit of Aloha around the world, in fields of ecology, business, communications, economic development and Hawaiian culture.  He is Recognized locally, nationally and internationally for transformational leadership in sustainability, cultural, and place-based values integration into contemporary business models, and as an advocate of team building, strategic partnerships, community brilliance and creative thinking.  Kumu Ramsay is a recognized cultural resource, sought after keynote speaker, lecturer, trainer and facilitator. Is especially effective working with Hawai‘i’s industries where he integrates Native Hawaiian cultural values and principles into contemporary business. Mentored & trained by respected kūpuna (elders), he is a practitioner & instructor of several Native Hawaiian practices: hoʻoponopono (stress release and mediation), lomi haha (body alignment) and Kaihewalu Lua (Hawaiian combat/battle art). He graduated from The Kamehameha Schools, attended the United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, and earned a B.S. degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California. His eclectic background and experience in business, government and community service makes him a valuable asset in the public and private sectors and has been instrumental in for-profit and nonprofit business. 

In 2009, Kumu Ramsay was recognized and honored by the University of Hawaii as a Star of Oceania.  An honor presented every three years to extraordinary individuals of Oceania for their work and service-related contributions to raising greater awareness of Oceania and its people to the nation, region and world.  He was awarded the 2013 Peace Day Hawai‘i Peace Maker of the Year in recognition of his lifetime career advocating the spirit of Aloha around the world, in fields of ecology, business, communications, economic development and Hawaiian culture.  The year prior, Ramsay was awarded the 2008 East West Centers Leadership Certificate Programs Transformational Leadership in Sustainability, and the Hawai’i Home + Remodeling, HONOLULU & Hawai’i Business magazines’ “Who’s Keeping Hawai’i Green” 2008 Individual Educator 

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