Phoenix Maimiti Valentine is a 15-year-old ‘О̄iwi (Native Hawaiian) artist. Her art is inspired by nature and Hawaiian culture. She is a cultural practitioner learning lāʻau lapaʻau, lei making, ‘о̄lelo Hawaiʻi, then sharing this ‘ike (knowledge) through her art. She is an advocate for education, an optimist, and a visionary. She is a student filmmaker at Hawaiʻi Women in Filmmaking since 2016. Her films express positive messages that promote wellbeing.