Hawaii Book & Music Festival

Robert Perkinson is an associate professor of American Studies at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa and coordinator of the Better Tomorrow Speaker Series. He is a specialist in race relations, criminal justice, and social movements.

Dr. Lemus is a faculty Specialist at the Hawaiʻi Institute of Marine Biology, developing collaborative research, academic, and outreach programs for community members and students. Her work encompasses recent service as the Interim Director of HIMB, and as director of... Read More →

Dr. Lee Ellen Buenconsejo-Lum serves as the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at JABSOM. She oversees the continuum of medical education programs and works on strategic alignment with numerous stakeholders to ensure JABSOM’s graduates and faculty are able to meet the needs... Read More →

Michael Bruno is the Provost of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. His research and teaching interests include ocean observation systems, climate change, and community resilience. He is the author of more than 100 publications in various aspects of these fields, including the... Read More →