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Why Laulima?
Why Laulima?
According to Pukui & Elbert, the literal translation of laulima is many hands, and also means cooperation, joint action; group of people working together; community food patch; to work together, cooperate (Pukui & Elbert, 1986)
I was born and raised on Oʻahu and while I am far from a Native speaker or Native Hawaiian, as I’ve begun to learn my kuleana (responsibility), laulima has become a critical value underlying all that I do.
I have the privilege of working with amazing people and community organizations and it is through our shared work that we grow, both literally and figuratively.
I also chose laulima as the māla kalo (cultivated field for taro) has brought so much opportunity and kuleana to my work. At the māla kalo I’ve developed friendships, learned more about the culture I grew up in, shared memories, and of course, talked about food.
Laulima Grant Writing & Evaluation aims to continue to uplift the Hawaiian community by 1) finding and obtaining funding and 2) working with community organizations to build and evaluate programs. I’m proud to work with so many inspiring people and look forward to new challenges as we work together to grow.
About me
About me
My work is largely influenced by growing up in Hawai‘i and my clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, where I worked in outpatient, research, and management settings. Both experiences were foundational to my focus on promoting positive health behaviors throughout the lifespan through ongoing collaborative, equitable partnerships using community-based participatory approaches.
I have training in:
Grant writing
Program development and evaluation
Mixed methods through Johns Hopkins Mixed Methods Research Training Program for Health Sciences
Community-based participatory research approaches
Some of my accomplishments include:
Secured over $1 million dollars in funding for a community organization in less than 6 months
Over $200,000 in funded research by the Alzheimer's Association and National Institutes of Health
Over 20 peer-reviewed publications
Editorial board member of Ethnicity & Health
Education
PhD in Prevention Science, Washington State University, Vancouver, Washington in 2021
Master of Science in Prevention Science, Washington State University, Vancouver, Washington in 2018
Master of Science in Clinical Research Management, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri in 2011
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Dietetics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas in 2009
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas in 2006
More information
Learn more about my research with the Connect and Nourish with Aloha Lab or review my CV.
Interested in learning more or working with me?
Contact me at lexie@laulimagrantsandeval.com
I work with the community by serving as:
Committee chair of Ka ʻAha Lāhui O ʻOlekona Hawaiian Civic Club, Health & Public Policy Committee
Committee chair of Na Lei Makalapua (Mainland Council Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs) Mālama Ola (Health & Human Services)
Member of the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, Mālama Ola (Health & Human Services) Committee
Oregon Pacific Islander Coalition Health Work Committee Member
Board Member of the Marshallese Women Education and Health Network
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