Adrianne, affectionately known as “Ulu,” is a proud Hawaiʻi native with a lifelong love for animals—especially parrots and Boxers.

A graduate of Kamehameha Schools, Brigham Young University (Provo, UT), and the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, Ulu has spent the past 15 years as a dedicated elementary school educator. She currently serves as the Technology Coordinator and computer science teacher, where she combines her love for learning with her passion for tech.

Beyond the classroom, Ulu brings over 12 years of hands-on experience in the rescue, rehabilitation, behavioral training, and grooming of parrots—specializing in Macaws, Eclectus, and African Greys. Her deep understanding of avian behavior and care has made her a trusted resource in the local parrot community.

Ulu is also a retired Boxer breeder and lifelong dog lover with a soft spot for the breed’s goofy charm and loyal spirit. She continues to share her heart and home with a rotating cast of foster animals alongside her partner, Tasia, as active volunteers for the Hawaiian Humane Society.

Adrianne "ULU"

Tasia is a military veteran with a deep passion for wildlife and animal care.

Before her time in the Navy, Tasia earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a concentration in Environmental Science from Tabor College, where she was also a nationally qualifying track & field and basketball athlete. Her academic interests quickly gravitated toward animal behavior and wildlife conservation, leading her to pursue hands-on experiences around the world.

With over 17 years of experience in the field, Tasia has worked across a variety of specialties. She has served as a zookeeper in multiple AZA-accredited zoological parks and worked as a conservation biologist conducting field research alongside the Zulu Tribe on game reserves in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and among the Mopan Mayans in Blue Creek, Belize.

In addition to her formal training, Tasia has gained invaluable experience through farm and ranch work, wildlife rehabilitation, exotic animal care, and educational outreach as a member of the Tabor College Herpetological Society. Her diverse background reflects a lifelong commitment to the well-being of animals and the cultures connected to them.

Tasia, alongside her partner Ulu, is also a dedicated foster parent and volunteer for the Hawaiian Humane Society, continuing her mission to serve both animals and the community.