Ramsay Taum

President / Founder

Life Enhancement Institute of the Pacific, LLC

Ramsay Taum is the founder and “kumu” in residence at the Hawai’i based Life Enhancement Institute (LEI) of the Pacific LLC.  He also serves as the Cultural Sustainability Planner at PBR Hawaii & Associates, and Director of the Pacific Islands Leadership Institute (PILI) at Hawaii Pacific University.

Recognized locally, nationally, and internationally for transformational leadership in sustainability, cultural, and place-based values integration into contemporary business models, Mr. Taum is an advocate for  team building, strategic partnerships, community brilliance, and creative thinking. He is a recognized cultural resource, sought after keynote speaker, lecturer, trainer, and facilitator. He is especially effective working with Hawai‘i’s industries where he integrates Native Hawaiian cultural values and principles into contemporary business. Mentored and trained by respected kūpuna (elders), he 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). 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. In 2009, he was recognized and honored by the University of Hawaii as a Star of Oceania, an honor presented every three years to extraordinary individuals of Oceania for their work and service-related contributions to raising greater awareness of Oceania and its people to the nation, region, and world.