Favorite Business Publication:
ACRES USA; Yes Magazine; Food, Health & Travel Magazines
Hobbies/Sports:
Catering; Hiking; Cooking; Dancing
Education Degrees:
Agriculture Leadership Program, Hawaii Class XII
Affiliations Awards:
Maui County Farm Bureau; Hawai'i Farmer's Union
Charity:
Local Food Bank; Local Homeless Shelter; Local School; Freedom Life Center; Maui Aloha Aina Association
Number Of Years In Profession:
17
Number Of Years In Current Position:
17
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her determination, education and perseverance.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she wanted to contribute to the self-sufficiency of the community.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Plunkett-Mina and her husband are the founders of Maui Aloha Aina Association, which is a nonprofit organization dedicated to education and outreach in their local community.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Conducting public awareness activities; Planting; Bookkeeping; Accounting; Harvesting; Marketing
Education Certifications:
Certification, Agricultural Leadership Program, University of Hawai'i (2009)
Awards/Honors:
Family Farmer of the Year Award, Maui County Farm Bureau
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Plunkett-Mina intends to establish an educational center to educate more people about organic farming and healthy eating.