Congoo: Katie Minkus

Overview
"I wasn't born in Hawaii, but I got here as fast as I could!" A native of Los Gatos, CA, Katie knows first hand about the courage it takes to uproot and adventure into the unknown. An avid world traveler Katie thrives on the thrill of discovery, the humility of expanding her "typical American" viewpoint and the joy of returning home to the beautiful Big Island of Hawaii. With her B.A. from UCLA, Ms. Minkus sold hardware in the computer industry and "survived" the 1990's dot-com boom and bust in the Silicon Valley. She also holds a Master's Degree in Psychology from Santa Clara University, something Katie says serves her well as Broker-in-Charge of Lava Rock Realty. Katie exercises her belief in the concept of malama ke 'aina by volunteering on the KCLT Board of Directors - a community organization focused on creating affordable housing, preserving open space, and maintaining shoreline access for everyone. In her highly-valued "spare" time, Katie enjoys yoga, camping, collecting wine, discovering "secret" Big Island beaches, and can often be found communing with the honu in Puako. Most recently, Katie has begun writing a Blog about the Big Island-West Coast connection - "like one big bridge from Hawaii to CA over the blue Pacific Ocean..."

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