Our Team
Youth Development • Arts Education • Cultural Preservation • Community Building
Todd "Estria" Johnson
Co-Founder / Executive Director
Originally from Honolulu, Estria was active in the San Francisco Bay Area in the 1980’s during the “Golden Age Of Graffiti.” His graffiti art background has led him to produce innovative projects as an educator, entrepreneur, and social activist. From the city streets, to executive suites, Estria has worked with numerous non-profit organizations (Precita Eyes Mural Arts Center in San Francisco & Eastside Arts Alliance in Oakland), as well as high profile corporations. In 2007, he co-founded the “Estria Battle,” a nationwide urban art competition that honors and advances creativity in the Hip Hop arts. In 2010, he co-founded the Estria Foundation.
Mike Bam Tyau
Project Manager / Muralist
Mike project manages the marketing, web development, and new development projects for the Estria Foundation and is proud to be one of the art and cultural teachers that helped launch Hālau Pāheona at Kaimukī High School.
Cherisse Yamada
Curriculum Coach
Sarah Farris
Mele Murals Project Coordinator
Sarah’s artwork can be found scattered around Oahu. During her free time, Sarah enjoys working on her small business up-cycling pieces, screen printing, and selling her beautiful floral artwork pieces. Check out more of her artwork at ArtBySarahFarris.com.
Kaila Tamala
Assistant Art Teacher
Kalia will be an assistant teacher for our Mele Murals Spring Break and Summer Intersessions and is passionate about arts education for empowering youth of Hawaii.
Fundraising Cabinet
The Fundraising Cabinet is a volunteer group dedicated to supporting and growing The Estria Foundation’s programs and operations. This is a non-voting, non-paid, voluntary support role. If you would like to be be a part of this exciting movement, please leave a message on the CONTACT US page.
Keoni Lee
Mihoko E. Ito
Tina Tagad
Estria Miyashiro
Kristane Gaspar
Liann Ebesugawa