Maka Gibson (She/Her) Email & Phone Number

Honolulu, Hi

I develop and implement strategies and projects for Resources Legacy Fund’s Hawai‘i Environmental Equity and Justice programs. Resources Legacy Fund (RLF) is part of a collaboration helping to administer the U.S. EPA Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program, which promises to be a critical source of funding for organizations to improve climate resilience, disaster preparedness, food access, water quality, and much more. RLF is also launching a program in Hawai‘i called EJ… Show more I develop and implement strategies and projects for Resources Legacy Fund’s Hawai‘i Environmental Equity and Justice programs. Resources Legacy Fund (RLF) is part of a collaboration helping to administer the U.S. EPA Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program, which promises to be a critical source of funding for organizations to improve climate resilience, disaster preparedness, food access, water quality, and much more. RLF is also launching a program in Hawai‘i called EJ Ready, that it has successfully piloted in Los Angeles, CA. Through the EJ Ready program, RLF connects community-based organizations with technical assistance to help them identify, access, and manage public funding. Show less

Vancouver, Washington

I managed the Foundation's grantmaking programs, including our $1M discretionary program known as the Focus Grants. Our Focus Grants supported programs and services working to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty. I worked with community leaders to address multifaceted problems and support cross-sector partnerships. My regional representation covered Cowlitz County, a rural area encompassing Longview, Kelso and Kalama, where I built authentic relationships and trusted partnerships… Show more I managed the Foundation's grantmaking programs, including our $1M discretionary program known as the Focus Grants. Our Focus Grants supported programs and services working to break the cycle of intergenerational poverty. I worked with community leaders to address multifaceted problems and support cross-sector partnerships. My regional representation covered Cowlitz County, a rural area encompassing Longview, Kelso and Kalama, where I built authentic relationships and trusted partnerships through deep community engagement. Show less

Portland, Oregon

I supported the implementation and management of the Foundation’s education investments across the birth-to-post-secondary spectrum, which included early childhood programs, targeted education system grants, scholarship programs, and selected community advised funds. I was the relationship manager for more than 75 scholarship funds and contributed to a team that awarded more than $9.9 million in scholarships in the 2017-18 school year. I coordinated and prepared grant proposals and reports for… Show more I supported the implementation and management of the Foundation’s education investments across the birth-to-post-secondary spectrum, which included early childhood programs, targeted education system grants, scholarship programs, and selected community advised funds. I was the relationship manager for more than 75 scholarship funds and contributed to a team that awarded more than $9.9 million in scholarships in the 2017-18 school year. I coordinated and prepared grant proposals and reports for several collaborative funder efforts, includes grants to regional and national foundation partners. Show less

Salem, Oregon

I served as the lead staff for a college preparation and access program that worked with underserved youth and their families by providing full academic support from middle school to high school graduation and transition into post-secondary. I recruited, trained, and managed college students to mentor, tutor, and volunteer their time so that the Academy’s student population was encouraged, advocated for, and empowered to break down systemic barriers to achieve their academic and career goals.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Political Science And Government

Activities and Societies: Alpha Chi Omega, Hawaii Club, Women's Club Soccer

High School Honors Diploma

Activities and Societies: Varsity Soccer, Varsity Track & Field, National Honors Society