Team

The people of Stable Road Foundation are committed to improving the lives of children and families around the world. We bring curiosity, passion, and commitment to our work. 

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Ed Freedman

Ed Freedman founded Stable Road Foundation in 2017 to make an impact for communities in need, both at home in Hawaii and around the world. He was honored as one of “Hawaii’s Most Admired Leaders” by Pacific Business News for taking concrete action to provide housing, healthcare, education, and more for thousands of people who seek better lives for their families.

Ed’s work is inspired by his own experiences as a father. His daughter Zoe—the Foundation’s Chief Inspiration Officer—motivates him to strengthen local community services like schools and hospitals, and to safeguard the natural beauty of their home on Maui. Ed believes that Zoe, like all children, deserves the opportunity to achieve her greatest potential. 

Ed takes a personal, hands-on approach to all the Foundation’s projects. From rebuilding homes and schools after natural disasters, to funding investment accounts for foster children and producing ocean conservation documentaries, Ed is known for delivering concrete results ahead of schedule. 

Ed achieves these feats by drawing on his vast personal network of trusted partners across a wide variety of sectors from business to politics to entertainment—because he understands that creating a safe, sustainable future for all requires the help of a committed and talented team.

An avid padel player and kitesurfer, Ed can often be found on the court or the waves surrounded by friends and family.

FOUNDER

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Lahela Aiwohi

Lahela is a community advocate who helps direct Stable Road Foundation’s efforts on Maui. She’s the founder of Nu’u Strategies, a consultancy that focuses on benefitting the people of Maui by bringing together everyone on the island to act for the greater good. She comes from a background in union organizing and advocacy work with organizations like the Maui Island Labor Alliance and Hawaii Government Employees Association.

Born and raised on Maui, Lahela developed her negotiation skills growing up in a family of seven kids. Passionate about safeguarding Maui’s natural heritage while ensuring its economic stability, she’s dedicated her career to serving her home island.

SPECIAL ADVISOR & COMMUNITY LIAISON

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Pablo Rendon

Pablo has worked alongside Ed for the past 8 years as his chief of staff. Prior to joining Ed and Stable Road, he owned and operated businesses in the sports industry. With over two decades of experience as a pilot and 3 years in the private jet industry, Pablo brings a diverse skill set to the team. He received his bachelor's degree in Business Management and Management Information Systems from the University of Miami, where he also studied Computer Science. This unique combination of skills fuels his passion for coding, which he integrates into improving company logistics, systems, and staff management at SRC.

Before moving to Maui with his family, Pablo grew up in South Florida, South America, and spent time in the Middle East. An avid waterman, he enjoys spending his time away from the office with his family and outdoors, where he often finds inspiration for innovative coding projects and system optimizations.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Katie Freedman Goldsmith

ADVISOR

Katie lives in Aspen Colorado. She has been a teacher for 21 years. She taught for 10 years as a 2nd Grade Teacher and Reading Specialist in the Chicago Public Schools. Katie also taught 3rd Grade for the past 11 years at Aspen Country Day School. She recently retired to spend more time with her family and to work as a board member for Stable Road Foundation. She has 3 Master degrees in education, reading, and administration. She is passionate about education and helping underprivileged children. 

Katie is on the board of the Buddy Program in Aspen Colorado. This program empowers youth through mentoring experiences with their buddies. She and her husband have 3 children. Katie loves the outdoors, hiking, and spending time helping her community. 

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Emily Murphy

ACCOUNTANT

Emily is the newest member of Stable Road joining in July of 2019. Previously, Emily spent 5 years as a business manager for a lighting design firm. Before that she was the office manager for an architect firm in Boston for 5 years. She received her bachelors from Bridgewater State. 

Although she is Boston born and a die-hard Patriots and Red Sox fan, the sunshine of Hawaii brought Emily and her husband to the state. When she is not buried in/banging out the bookkeeping, she is enjoying the sailboat life.

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Ken Leonard

ADVISOR

Ken is a managing partner at Kayne Anderson Capital Advisors. As an advisor for Stable Road Foundation, he brings a wealth of money management expertise to help guide the Foundation’s charitable giving. Based in Chicago, he has a passion for nutrition and active lifestyles.

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Brittnee Lippert

ADVISOR

Brittnee has a passion for building community and helping others achieve their full potential. A self-made small business owner, she loves empowering people to feel their best and follow their dreams.

She has a special fondness for children of all ages, and has served as a volunteer on many of Stable Road Foundation’s projects over the years.

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Baby Zoe Elle

Chief Inspiration Officer

Meet the tiniest member of the Stable Road Foundation family: Zoe, seen here with her proud father Ed. Although she’s new here, she’s already inspiring us to dream big and deepen our impact on the world around us. Zoe and her generation will be the beneficiaries of all the seeds that we’re planting today—and when they blossom, she’ll be their steward of the future.