EXPERIENCE & INSIGHT
20
Years of Experience
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100
Strategic Engagements
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40
Crisis Communications Issues
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For over two decades, Adrian Kamali'i has been a guiding voice in the fields of strategic communications, government relations, and cultural strategy. From Honolulu to New York, and across the Pacific and Asia, he has advised executives, government officials, and community leaders navigating some of the most complex communication challenges of our time.
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What sets Adrian apart is his ability to see every issue through multiple lenses—policy, people, and place—bridging understanding between institutions and communities that might otherwise remain disconnected. His work reflects a deep respect for heritage, a commitment to truth, and a belief that the most effective communication begins with listening.
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Through his firms, Pae 'Aina Communications and The Island Agency, Adrian has built a reputation for translating complex issues into clear, actionable strategies that connect people, shape narratives, and strengthen relationships between communities, policymakers, and industries.
"Effective communication isn't about control—it's about connection."
This guiding belief defines Adrian's professional and personal ethos: meaningful change begins when people feel seen, heard, and understood.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Over the past twenty years, Adrian has guided organizations, leaders, and communities across diverse industries—each partnership rooted in trust, transparency, and shared purpose.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP COACHING
Guiding executives to communicate with confidence, credibility, and cultural fluency.
HEALTHCARE & MEDICAL RESEARCH
Developing clear and compassionate communications for providers and researchers.
POLICY & LEGISLATION
Advising on communication around taxation, housing, and social development initiatives.
PUBLIC & PRIVATE EDUCATION
Helping institutions shape messaging that aligns with mission and values.
TOURISM & CULTURAL PRESERVATION
Crafting sustainable messaging that honors both community and industry.
NONPROFITS & SOCIAL IMPACT
Amplifying voices that work toward community wellness and equity.
This diversity of experience allows Adrian to identify common threads—trust, transparency, and purpose—that transcend industries and define effective communication.
CULTURE & PLACE PHILOSOPHY
Born and raised on Maui, Adrian’s worldview is deeply influenced by his Hawaiian heritage and generations of community advocacy and cultural leadership. His work embodies a blend of traditional wisdom and contemporary strategy, ensuring that each project he undertakes remains authentic, respectful, and impactful.
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Adrian believes that culture isn’t a backdrop to communication—it’s at the center of it. Whether advising a government agency or a global brand, he ensures that every message honors the people and the place it represents.
NOTABLE ENGAGEMENTS
From community boardrooms to international stages, connecting communities through dialogue, empathy, and strategy.
UNITED NATIONS HEADQUARTERS
Speaking on the role of indigenous languages in modern communications.
LINCOLN CENTER GALA
Coordinating Hawai'i-based performers for this prestigious New York City event.
HAWAI'I TOURISM CONFERENCE
Addressing the evolving balance between cultural integrity and economic growth.
KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS
Engaging with students and inspiring future generations of communication professionals.
IUCN WORLD CONSERVATION CONGRESS
Advising the Hawai'i Island Delegation on environmental communication.
NONPROFITS & SOCIAL IMPACT
Engaging with students and inspiring future generations of communication professionals.
