Leilani Basham

Leilani Basham is an Associate Professor at the Kamakakūokalani Hawaiian Language College, University of Hawaii. She holds an office at KAMA 209B and can be reached via email at jbasham@hawaii.edu. Her work focuses on Hawaiian cultural revitalization through language, education, and environmental stewardship.

Dr. Basham is affiliated with key initiatives such as the Kānewai Cultural Resource Center and the Ka Papa Loʻi ʻo Punaluʻu, which integrate traditional Hawaiian agricultural practices with contemporary education. She contributes to community partnerships and Native Hawaiian student support programs.

Her research interests emphasize Indigenous knowledge systems, revitalization of endangered languages, and the intersection of culture and ecology. While specific publications are not listed here, her contributions align with broader efforts in Pacific Islander studies and decolonial pedagogy.