Shay KauweShay Kauwe was born and raised on the island of O'ahu and grew up on the Hawaiian Homelands in Waimanalo. She worked in Russia as an English teacher but was eventually drawn back home. While she has a corporate job in telecommunications, Shay continus to educate with the Hawaii Literacy Project. She resides in Honolulu with her husband, Denis, and their poi dog, Iris. Learn more about Shay at ShayKauwe.com and on Instagram @ShayKauwe. Read More Read Less