Our Board

Skye Morrison

President

I love cats, books, music, and frolicking in my garden. 

I’m a licensed medical social worker, particularly involved in hospice work and with medical-aid-in-dying.

I’m also certified as a death midwife and am very involved in engaging the community in death education.  

And I'm certified as a sage-ing leader, which is the practice of aging with purpose, mindfulness, and gratitude.

One of my great interests now is in helping people navigate life’s big transitions.  

To find a path ahead and a sense of purpose in life again following profound life altering changes.

Mālama Village has been a dream of mine for a long time and I’m so excited to help bring this village model to Oahu.

I believe in the power of community, using our gifts as elders to help others, and aging at home with independence, friendship and recognition of the many gifts that life brings at all ages.

Dory Gillikin

Vice President

My academic journey started with an interest in biology and holistic healing leading to a career in nursing. In 2012 I started volunteering for the American Red Cross and the Hawaiʻi Medical Reserve Corps and participated in a variety of areas with a focus on Public Health and Disaster Preparedness. I Later pursued a degree in information technology and transitioned to working for the University of Hawaii in a field where public health and technology intersect.

I have a passion for learning and interests revolving around the arts, sciences and nature. I'm guided (through life) by a sense of compassion for all living creatures. Increasingly over time, I find that quality of life comes from celebrating special moments together, creating the stories we share and making time for meaningful experiences. I believe that being part of a community that provides connection, cultivates friendships and supports each other, is essential to our well-being.