Team Hale

 We are Team Hale!

As ambassadors of Hawaii, they strive to be positive role models that will inspire, motivate, and connect their community. Team Hale is not only a team of remarkable leaders, but also amazing mentors and friends. Jody Kamisato handpicked each member to form the perfect group - they are determined, passionate, optimistic, and embody the spirit of Aloha. Together they work as a team to create positive change in Hawaii and its people. They are the future leaders of tomorrow and are a great representation of Ukulele Hale and its mission.

  • Hōkū Hackworth

    Hey guys I’m Hōkū! 22 years old from Kailua and I’ve been playing the ukulele for about 18-19 years. There are so many Team Hale memories to choose from. Still, I’d have to say my favorite would be us performing together on the ʻukulele pāʻina stage in Kanazawa Japan, or us laughing about baklava in the hale. My hobbies include singing, eating, sleeping, and talking to Jody. Fun fact I had a rock band era in high school!

  • Keenan Lau

    I’m Keenan! I’m 21 years old from Manoa Valley. I’ve been playing ukulele for about 12 years. I enjoy listening and singing along to BTS and playing video games with friends. My favorite memory with Team Hale le has to be playing on stage at the ukulele festival in Kanazawa with Team Kanazawa.

  • Skylar Lau

    Hey it’s Skylar! I’m 22 years old from Manoa. I’ve been playing the ukulele for about 8-10 years. I loved when Team Hale took a trip to Kanazawa. I enjoy playing with my dogs, spending time with my family, and working out.

  • Honoka Katayama

    Hey I’m Honoka! I’m 25 years old and from Kaimukī, Hawaiʻi. I’ve been playing for 17 years. I love to surf and travel! A Team hale memory I love was when we traveled to Kanazawa, Japan to share some music and aloha!

  • Wolfgang Nii

    My name’s Wolfgang! I’m 18 years old and was born and raised in Oahu. I’ve been playing ukulele for 6 years. I don’t have a specific favorite memory with Team Hale, I just really like when we’re all together and hanging out at the hale. A hobby of mine is playing soccer with my friends!

  • Myndee Dyer

    Hi I’m Myndee! I’m 20 years old from Honolulu, Hawaii and I’ve been playing the uke for 4 years. My favorite Team Hale memory would either be playing Christmas music for patients at Shriners Hospital or participating in the jingle rock run together with the whole school. Other than playing the ukulele I enjoy sewing, dancing and running. I also love the color green!

  • Kai Uyehara

    Hey I’m Kai! I’m 25 years old from Honolulu, Hawaii and have been playing for 20 years. My favorite memory with Team Hale would have to be traveling to Kanazawa, Japan and meeting all the ukulele players there! I like making fishing nets and love the island of Molokai.

  • Kent Uyehara

    I’m Kent! 27 years old from Waialae-Kahala. I’ve been playing the ukulele for around 23 years. My favorite memory has to be jamming with the ukulele team in Kanazawa! Fun fact, I love playing soccer!