We uplift lāhui.
Headquartered in Kapolei, we are a Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) certified by the U.S. Treasury department and a HUD-Certified Housing Counseling agency. We provide access to capital, financial education and individualized financial counseling services with a focus on low and moderate-income families. Hawaiian Council serves as a National Intermediary, providing grants and loans targeting underserved communities in Hawaiʻi. Our diverse programs and services support all aspects of life for the communities we serve.
Working together to serve our community.
As a driver of change and solutions, Hawaiian Council knows that the collective impact is greater when communities come together and find ways to complement the work that we do. Hawaiian Council and The Hawaiian Trades Academy appreciates all of its sponsors, partners, and industry professionals who helped support the delivery of our training programs.
MAHALO NUI LOA!
What We Do
Rent & Mortgage Relief
We can help you find the resources you need for your ʻohana to thrive -from mortage to utilities and assistance programs.
Kilohana
Kilohana is a collaborative of complementary change agents committed to fulfilling HTA’s vision and specific directives.
Community Programs
Our community programs work with members of our community to develop the skills and resources needed to thrive.
Join Our Community
Become a Hawaiian Council member to get the opportunity to join other kānaka in lifting, empowering and inspiring our lāhui.
Meet the people behind Hawaiian Council’s work on community development
The Executive Board & Directors
Michelle Kauhane
Kapolei Community Development Corporation (President)
Makalika Naholowaʻa
Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation (Vice President)
Kevin Chang
Kuaʻāina Ulu ʻAuamo (Treasurer)
Jacob Aki
Alaska Airlines (Secretary)
Amy Kalili
Welealoha, Inc
Kuʻulani Keohokalole
People Strategies Hawaiʻi
Vernon Wong
First Hawaiian Bank
Alapaki Nahale-a
The Hilo Boy
Rob Van Tassell
The Executive Team
Kūhiō Lewis
President & CEO
Nick Carroll
Chief of Staff
Kauʻilani Arce
Chief Operating Officer
Kaniela Sharp
Chief Financial Officer
Tyler Gomes
Chief Administrator
Blaine Miyasato
Chief Branding Officer
Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu
Cultural Ambassador
Mehanaokalā Hind
Senior Advisor to CEO
Mallory Hee
General Counsel
Kanoelani Takitani-Puahi
Deputy Chief of Staff
Samlynn Kubota
Executive Director
Staff
Shanice Ahsing
Care Advocate
Kapili Akima
Community Care Navigator
Hanalei Alapai
Community Care Navigator
Laʻe Alo
Program Manager
Kaʻiʻini Aranaydo
Senior Director of Operations
Persian Asuncion
Online Fulfillment Lead
Visa Castillo
Director of Member Services
Michael Drane
IT Technician
Fred Egami
Program Manager
Channaley Gueso
Program Lead
Sean Hauki-Williams
Associate Director
Marika Higgins
Graphic Design Strategist
Leona Hosea
HUD Counselor Lead
Daniel Iaela
CDL Instructor
Daniel Ikaika Ito
Senior Director of Communications & Media
Saline Jackson
Program Specialist
Sherry Kaiwi
Senior Director of Operations
Kahealani Peleras
Compliance Officer
Dustin Kaleiopu
Operations Director, Maui
Kukui Keahi
Program Deputy
Mokihana Komoda
Certified HUD Counselor
Adam Laimana
Full Stack Web Developer
Kane Lindsey
HUD Specialist
Brooke-Lynn Louis
Program Specialist
Prestina Louis
Program Specialist
Rufino Magliba
Community Relations Specialist
Madelyn McKeague
Director of Advocacy
Max Mukai
Director of Business Development
Jon Peahl
Director of Sales and Strategy
Nadine Hokulani Pomroy
Executive Assistant
Carmela Resuma
Destination Stewardship Director
Leimomi Saizon
Online Fulfillment Associate
Manasseh Santos
Director of Trades
Keanu Schaller
Program Specialist
Jazmin Twining
Loan Fund Specialist
Alan Barrios
Warehouse Associate
Lani Tialino-Basques
Program Specialist
Makana Carreira
Human Resources Administrator
Haley Chang
Production Specialist
Kahlia Crummer
Director of Community Development
Alea Defrancia
Program Specialist Lead
Diana De Las Salas Aguas
Administrative Assistant
Angela De Lima
Program Specialist
Kipe Ebana
Director of Entertainment
Fayne Egami
Loan Fund Specialist
Justin Gerona
Production Specialist
Emily Green
Accountant Specialist
Nikolas Halemanu
Media Strategist
Sasha Haukoloa
Program Specialist
Mahealani Mika Hirao-Solem
Producer & Creative Director
Jeriann Keolanui
Care Advocate
Jhirbrina Kepaʻa
Program Specialist
Elijah Kogler
Facilities Specialist
Cheri Lynn Lewis
Controller
Luana Lindsey
Production Specialist
Lorrie Louis
Care Advocate
Megan Manguchei
Payroll & HR Systems Lead
Kalei Maunakea
Program Analyst
Mitchel Merrick
Filmmaker
Dawn Kehau Mukai
Makeke Manager
Brenna Oldroyd
Graphic Designer
Denise Olea Martinez
Program Specialist (Lahaina)
Michiyo Pendleton
Loan Fund Underwriter
Lindsey Pokipala-Pagnini
Program Specialist
Travis Polido
CDL Instructor
Florine Roe
Warehouse Associate
Aaron Rosales
Program Specialist Lead
Dane Sadang
Program Specialist
Kamuela Samudio
Program Specialist
David Schauf
Salesforce Administrator
Leia Seguancia
Accounts Payable Specialist
Kilinahe Silva
Administrative Assistant
Joshua Ward Stanbro
Chief Administrator Kalāhiki
Stephanie Sumera
Warehouse Associate
Des'ree Suzuki
Accountant
Rylan Wharton
Warehouse Associate
Call us at 808-596-8155