A screening committee appointed by the state Probate Court has selected three finalists to replace Kamehameha Schools Trustee Robert Nobriga, whose term ended on June 30, 2025. The finalists are Olin K. Lagon, Keith Vieira and Eric K. Yeaman.
The public comment period concluded on Dec. 31, 2025. The committee is now proceeding to the court’s final selection phase, informed by public comment.
More information can also be found at inkinen.com/ks-trustee-2025-2026.
Learn more about how the court’s process works and review court documents on our trustee selection process page.
In accordance with the will of Bernice Pauahi Bishop, the governance of Kamehameha Schools rests with a board of trustees. The board of trustees provides the strategic direction and focus necessary to fulfill and sustain the vision, mission and values of Kamehameha Schools.
Composed of five individuals — equally vested with the responsibility and duty of collectively carrying out the testamentary will of Bernice Pauahi Bishop — the sole purpose of the board is to set policy. In accordance with Kamehameha’s organizational structure, the day-to-day management of the institution rests with a board-appointed chief executive officer and his or her chosen managerial staff.
Trustee Jennifer Noelani Goodyear-Ka‘ōpua
Vice Chair
Secretary/Treasurer
Kamehameha Schools’ policy is to give preference to applicants of Hawaiian ancestry to the extent permitted by law.
