Chief Strategy and External Affairs OfficerNia Tero Foundation
‘Aulani Wilhelm is Kanaka ‘Ōiwi, born and raised in the Hawaiian Islands. She brings to Nia Tero decades of experience collaborating with Indigenous communities, bridging culture, community, and science to drive innovations in ocean policy and conservation. ‘Aulani joins our team after serving as the Assistant Director for Ocean Conservation, Climate and Equity at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, and as Senior Vice President for Oceans at Conservation International where she co-led the Blue Nature Alliance, a global partnership. ‘Aulani has played a pivotal role in shaping the emerging field of large-scale ocean conservation, leading the establishment of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument and World Heritage Site in Hawai’i. ‘Aulani is a Mellon Distinguished Scholar at Arizona State University’s Center for Imagination at the Borderland. She holds an MS degree from Stanford University and a BA degree from the University of Southern California.