Van-Jon Matthew Kaleialohanoelani Paio is a student at Leeward Community College, Hālau ʻIke O Puʻuloa.  He is the composer of two mele published at Pūpū A ʻO ʻEwa: ʻO ʻOe E Kuʻu Māmā and Maui No E Ka ʻOi.  Van-Jon is a talented musician and composer and was formerly with Halau Hula Malani O Kapehe of Kīhei, Maui, before enrolling at Leeward CC. Dedicated to Hawaiian issues, Van-Jon is often found in the field helping various Hawaiian community groups.