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Ramsay Taum, B.S.

Ramsay Remigius Mahealani Taum is the founder and president of the Hawai’i based Life Enhancement Institute (LEI) of the Pacific LLC.  He also lectures on host cultural values in the work place at the School of Travel Industry Management (TIM) at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa, where he formerly served as Special Assistant to the Dean on Host Culture and Community Partnerships.

Born and raised in Hawai’i, Ramsay is a graduate of the Kamehameha Schools, attended the United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California. Ramsay’s eclectic background and experience in business, government and community service makes him a valuable asset in both public and private sectors and has been instrumental in for-profit and non-profit business.
 
His work in promoting sustainable practices based on Hawaiian cultural stewardship principles and practices is acknowledged locally, nationally and internationally. In addition to being awarded the 2008 East West Centers Leadership Certificate Program’s Transformational Leadership in Sustainability, Ramsay is Hawai’i Home + Remodeling, HONOLULU & Hawai’i Business magazines’ “Who’s Keeping Hawai’i Green” 2008 Individual Educator Honoree.
 
A recognized cultural resource Ramsay is sought after as a keynote speaker, lecturer, trainer and facilitator. He is especially effective working with Hawai‘i’s travel, leisure and retail industry where he integrates Native Hawaiian cultural values and principles into contemporary business. Mentored and trained by respected kūpuna (elders), he is a practitioner and instructor of several Native Hawaiian practices including ho’oponopono (stress release and mediation), lomi haha (body alignment) and Kaihewalu Lua (Hawaiian combat/battle art).
 
Contact Information:

Ramsay Taum
Lecturer
School of Travel Industry Management
University of Hawai`i at Mānoa
2560 Campus Road
Honolulu, HI 96822
Phone:  (808) 956-4884
Fax:  (808) 956-5378
Email:  ramsay@hawaii.edu 
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