Paul Scolari has been appointed as the new superintendent of Kaloko-Honokōhau and Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Parks on Hawai'i Island, according to the National Park Service (NPS). Scolari, who has 29 years of experience within the NPS, will begin his duties in late October. He has held various positions within the NPS, including a six-month assignment as the acting superintendent of War in the Pacific National Historical Park and American Memorial Park in Guam and Saipan, and his most recent role as the superintendent of Dinosaur National Monument spanning Colorado and Utah.
Scolari's extensive career with the NPS has taken him to various roles both within and outside the continental United States. He has served as the chief of resource management and planning at a group of national parks in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he fulfilled roles such as historian, American Indian liaison, and historic preservation specialist at Golden Gate National Recreation Area. He also worked in Washington, D.C. as an acting legislative affairs specialist in the Legislative and Congressional Affairs Office. Scolari's academic background is in the study of Native peoples, and he has extensive professional experience working as a native liaison for the NPS.
Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park and Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park are both dedicated to preserving traditional Native Hawaiian practices and culture. Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park showcases historical land use patterns and pre-European settlement Hawaiian communities, while Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park preserves natural and cultural resources defined as heritage resources by Native Hawaiians. It safeguards one of the Hawaiian Islands' best-preserved Pu‘uhonua, a sacred place of refuge that illustrates the significant role of the kapu system in governing Hawaiian society.
Scolari expressed his excitement to meet, learn from, and support the Native Hawaiian communities associated with the parks. He hopes to work together with them to achieve their aspirations for these hallowed places. With his passion for the native Hawaiian culture and his track record of building partnerships with local communities and organizations, Scolari is well-positioned to continue the preservation and interpretation of these historical parks.
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- The National Park Service selected Paul Scolari to serve as the new superintendent of Kaloko-Honokōhau and Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Parks, according to a news release on September 12. According to the NPS, Scolari is set to begin his role in late October. With 29 years of experience within the NPS, Scolari has held positions at various parks, including a six-month assignment as the acting superintendent of War in the Pacific National Historical Park and American Memorial Park in Guam and Saipan, and his most recent role as the superintendent of Dinosaur National Monument spanning Colorado and Utah.
- According to NPS, Scolari's extensive career with the NPS has taken him to various roles both within and outside the continental United States. His experience includes serving as the chief of resource management and planning at a group of national parks in the San Francisco Bay Area, where he fulfilled roles such as historian, American Indian liaison, and historic preservation specialist at Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Additionally, he worked as an acting legislative affairs specialist in the Legislative and Congressional Affairs Office in Washington, D.C., and graduated from the prestigious Office of Personnel Management Leadership Development Program. Scolari earned his Ph.D. in 2005 from the University of Pittsburgh, focusing on the creation of American history versions through public monuments by American social groups. He is married to Lynnette and has two daughters, Beatrix, 27, and Imogen, 21. During his leisure time, Scolari enjoys various outdoor activities, particularly hiking and biking, and looks forward to reengaging in outrigger canoe paddling, SCUBA diving, and snorkeling in Hawai'i, interests he initially pursued during his time in Guam.
- "Paul's academic background is in the study of Native peoples, and he has extensive professional experience working as a native liaison for the NPS," said Acting Pacific West Regional Director Randy Lavasseur. "He is passionate about the native Hawaiian culture and has a solid track record of building partnerships with local communities and organizations."
- Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park, covering 1,163 acres, was established to safeguard, interpret, and preserve traditional Native Hawaiian practices and culture, showcasing historical land use patterns and pre-European settlement Hawaiian communities. Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park is dedicated to preserving natural and cultural resources defined as heritage resources by Native Hawaiians, encompassing Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau, royal grounds, the 1871 Trail, temple platforms, royal fishponds, sledding tracks (hōlua), and a historic Kiʻilae fishing village. It safeguards one of the Hawaiian Islands' best-preserved Pu‘uhonua, a sacred place of refuge that illustrates the significant role of the kapu system in governing Hawaiian society.
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