Keʻalohi Antonio

Keʻalohi Worthington Antonio speaks on the Panel on Kūpuna (Elders) at the Public Health Resonance Culturally & Regionally Relevant Physical Activity Across the Globe Webinar program.

Keʻalohi Worthington Antonio is a public health researcher, and advocate committed to advancing Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) wellness through culturally grounded approaches. With a background in neuroscience and epidemiology, she integrates Indigenous methodologies and community-based strategies to address systemic health disparities. Keʻalohi works on initiatives in kūpuna wellness, language revitalization, traditional agriculture, mental health, and maternal and paternal health equity across the Pacific. Her work bridges academic research, clinical trials, and community organizing. Deeply rooted in her culture and community, Keʻalohi is passionate about transforming systems to reflect the values, strengths, and voices of Pacific peoples.