Kanaka ʻŌiwi (Native Hawaiian) Carissa Moore, Olympic gold medalist and five-time world surfing champion, is bringing her passion for the ocean and public lands to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. On December 5, Moore will headline “The Power of Outdoor Places,” a free public event hosted by the UH Better Tomorrow Speaker Series in partnership with the Trust for Public Land (TPL).
The event, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at Kennedy Theatre, will feature an on-stage conversation between Moore, TPL’s Parks Initiative leader, Bianca Clarke, and moderator Māhealani Richardson, anchorwoman at Hawaiʻi News Now. (Register online)
“Protecting and stewarding public lands is critical to our well-being as individuals and society,” said Lea Hong, TPL’s Hawaiʻi state director. “We are so grateful that Carissa is joining us to share her story about the significance of these spaces.”
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Moore grew up surfing at Oʻahu’s iconic beach parks and will highlight the essential role of public lands in personal growth and community well-being.
“From landscape architecture to botany, UH trains a wide range of students to take care of Hawaiʻi’s public places,” said UH Mānoa Provost Michael Bruno. “The work of TPL helps ensure that those lands are protected in perpetuity, and we’re so pleased Carissa is going to spotlight their important work.”
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Moore is an advocate for women’s surfing and mental health. In 2018, she founded Moore Aloha, a program that empowers young women through surfing, cultural activities and mentorship.
The Better Tomorrow Speaker Series is a joint initiative of the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, Kamehameha Schools, UH Mānoa and UH Foundation, with support from local organizations.
For more on information, visit the UH Better Tomorrow Speaker Series website or email btss@hawaii.edu.
