Lila’s interdisciplinary education combined with her unique work history and volunteerism bridges people with place and community. She brings over 20 years’ experience working with educational institutions, sanctuaries, national parks, Buddhist temples, and mentor-based programs that navigate island communities throughout Southeast Alaska and the Hawaiian Archipelagos. With MKThink, Lila applies her education and experience of community service to strategy and data collection that is human centered and builds trust in the process of change.