“Kumu” Ramsay Taum is recognized locally, nationally and internationally for transformational leadership in sustainability, cultural, and place based values integration into contemporary business models. He advocates team building, strategic partnerships, community brilliance and creative thinking.
He graduated from The Kamehameha Schools, attended the United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, and earned a B.S. degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California. His eclectic background and experience in business, government and community service makes him a valuable asset in the public and private sectors and has been instrumental in for-profit and non-profit business.
Taum is a recognized cultural resource, sought after 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), Taum is a practitioner and instructor of several Native Hawaiian practices: hoʻoponopono (stress release and mediation), lomi haha (body alignment) and Kaihewalu Lua (Hawaiian combat/battle art).