KAPAA — The Islands Society announced Thursday that it had selected Dr. Lisa Crampton as its “Local Female Leader” for November. Dr. Crampton received the award for her long-standing commitment to conserving endangered birds on Kauai. As the project leader
KAPAA — The Islands Society announced Thursday that it had selected Dr. Lisa Crampton as its “Local Female Leader” for November.
Dr. Crampton received the award for her long-standing commitment to conserving endangered birds on Kauai.
As the project leader for the Kauai Forest Bird Recovery Project, Crampton leads research, conservation and outreach efforts to protect the fast declining population of indigenous birds on the island.
Her dedication to promoting biodiversity and her efforts to protect unique ecosystems in Kauai have made an impact on individuals as far away as Austria, India and Bulgaria.
“Don’t assume that you can’t do certain things because you haven’t tried it before, and especially if you think you can’t do it because a man can do it better,” Crampton said. “It’s important to have a diverse skill set. Knowledge is important but skills are also important.”
Keiko Ono, managing director for the Local Female Leaders program, said Crampton’s success as an accomplished academic and leading expert in conservation is exemplary for girls and women.
“To make an impact at scale, girls and women need to build their leadership capacities in a variety of ways,” Ono said. “Her story reminds us that girls and women often need more than subject matter expertise to realize their full potential. They must also obtain specific skills to be able to successfully develop and implement large-scale projects in their local communities and beyond.”
