Sharon Ka’iulani Odom, RD, MPH

Ka’iulani Odom has been involved in the area of native Hawaiian Health for the past 20 years. She has developed educational media for print, television and screen. Her specialty is in `Ai Kupele, nutrition from a cultural perspective. Her work involves communities, schools, and most importantly families. During the last five years, in an effort to expand her perspective on health, she has been immersed in the study of hooponopono, lau lapaau and lomilomi. It is her goal to support native Hawaiian communities to connect with the `ike and practices passed down by their ancestors, fostering healthy lifestyles for future generations. Ka’iulani currently works for Kokua Kalihi Valley Health Center as the ROOTS program coordinator.

Session(s):

• More Than Nutrients: Lessons Learned From Native People and Foodways
  Monday, October 10
  1:30 PM – 3:00 PM