Cappy Solatorio
Name Cappy Solatorio
Social Media @ehoopilimai
Age 62
Town/Moku Kewalo Uka
Island Oʻahu
Leadership Category Culture
Nominated by B. Puni Kekauoha
Share with us a little about yourself and what you do. I learn/teach Hawaiian language with my son, Kahanuola Solatorio on Instagram!
Why is the work that you do important to you? The community? I love learning and sharing ‘ōlelo with the world and I love hearing ‘ōlelo being spoken more and more throughout our community!
Share with us the qualities of leadership you admire and how you express those in your life. A leader is honest, fair, and is able to make tough decisions. A leader can listen with their heart and do what is right for the collective rather than just themself!
Who has inspired you to do the work that you are doing? My father is my biggest inspiration because he has always been a huge supporter of our community! I hope to emulate his aloha spirit in everything that I do!
What is one word that describes something you are excited about for the lāhui? Regrowth
What is one word that describes a pressing issue that is facing our lāhui? Water