I'm Leihua Kamakahi, a multidisciplinary cultural organizer and nonprofit administrator focused on regenerative agriculture, community-based arts, and immersive event production. I founded MAKETRICKS Collective Arts to support underrepresented artists through exhibitions, workshops, and an online marketplace. I thrive in collaborative, equity-centered spaces, managing operations, budgets, donor relations, and outreach while curating immersive experiences and public programming. I’m skilled in digital communications and social media strategy, with a passion for land-based knowledge, spiritual care, and building inclusive creative spaces. I’m driven by collaborative leadership and community partnerships that amplify underrepresented voices and center care for people and place.

Leihua Kamakahi

I'm Leihua Kamakahi, a multidisciplinary cultural organizer and nonprofit administrator focused on regenerative agriculture, community-based arts, and immersive event production. I founded MAKETRICKS Collective Arts to support underrepresented artists through exhibitions, workshops, and an online marketplace. I thrive in collaborative, equity-centered spaces, managing operations, budgets, donor relations, and outreach while curating immersive experiences and public programming. I’m skilled in digital communications and social media strategy, with a passion for land-based knowledge, spiritual care, and building inclusive creative spaces. I’m driven by collaborative leadership and community partnerships that amplify underrepresented voices and center care for people and place.

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I’m Leihua Kamakahi, a multidisciplinary cultural organizer and nonprofit administrator focused on regenerative agriculture, community-based arts, and immersive event production. I founded MAKETRICKS Collective Arts to support underrepresented artists through exhibitions, workshops, and an online marketplace. I thrive in collaborative, equity-centered spaces, managing operations, budgets, donor relations, and outreach while curating immersive experiences and public programming.

I’m skilled in digital communications and social media strategy, with a passion for land-based knowledge, spiritual care, and building inclusive creative spaces. I’m driven by collaborative leadership and community partnerships that amplify underrepresented voices and center care for people and place.

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Work Experience

Founder & Administrative Lead at MAKETRICKS Collective Arts
January 1, 2024 - Present
Manage operations for a 501(c)(3) public charity supporting underrepresented artists through exhibitions, workshops, and an online marketplace. Oversee budgeting, board coordination, donor communications, and compliance with nonprofit regulations. Design and implement outreach strategies, grant proposals, and community partnerships. Curate immersive art events and organize the Southeast Iowa Book & Arts Fair.
Event Coordinator & Social Media Manager at Delacreme Sound Systems
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Produced live music and multimedia events, handling logistics, artist relations, and scheduling. Created promotional content and managed social media presence across platforms. Applied project management tools to support audience engagement and brand coherence.
Gallery Intern at WEGE Center for the Arts, Maharishi International University
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024
Assisted in curating exhibitions, preparing installation layouts, and coordinating with student and visiting artists. Managed gallery communications, including promotional materials and event coordination. Supported educational programming and audience development efforts.
Barista at Vishwa Shanti Café, MIU
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Provided community-centered customer service in a wellness-focused café environment. Supported daily operations including POS, inventory, and opening/closing duties.
Barista at Vishwa Shanti Café, MIU
January 1, 2024 - Present
Provided community-centered customer service in a wellness-focused café environment; supported daily operations including POS, inventory, and opening/closing duties during a brief 2024 stint.

Education

at Maharishi International University
January 11, 2030 - December 28, 2025

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Non-Profit Organization, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other