ʻAulani Wilhelm is CEO of Nia Tero, an organization dedicated to Indigenous guardianship of Earth’s vital ecosystems. Born and raised in Hawaiʻi, she bridges culture, community, and science to advance ocean policy and conservation. ʻAulani helped establish Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument and co-founded Big Ocean. She has held leadership roles at the White House and Conservation International, and is a Mellon Distinguished Scholar at Arizona State University.
