We uplift lāhui.
Headquartered in Kapolei, CNHA is 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. CNHA serves as a National Intermediary, providing grants and loans targeting underserved communities in Hawaiʻi.
Working together to serve our community.
As a driver of change and solutions, CNHA knows that the collective impact is greater when communities come together and find ways to complement the work that we do. CNHA 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 CNHA member to get the opportunity to join other kānaka in lifting, empowering and inspiring our lāhui.
Meet the people behind CNHA’s work on community development
The Executive Board & Directors
Michelle Kauhane
Kapolei Community Development Corporation (President)
Makalika Naholowa‘a
Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation (Vice President)
Kevin Chang
Kuaʻāina Ulu ʻAuamo (Treasurer)
Jacob Aki
Alaska Airlines (Secretary)
Amy Kalili
Weloaloha, Inc
Kuʻulani Keohokalole
People Strategies Hawaiʻi
Rob Van Tassell
Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi
The Executive Team

Kūhiō Lewis
Chief Executive Officer
Kaniʻela Sharp
Chief Financial Officer

Nick Carroll
Chief of Staff
Mallory Hee
General Counsel

Kau'ilani Arce
Chief Operating Officer
Human Resources
Samlynn Aea
Director of Human Resources
Makana Carreira
Human Resources Administrator
Culture

Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu
Cultural Ambassador

Mehanaokala Hind
Senior Advisor to CEO
Kilohana

Tyler Gomes
Chief Administrator

Daniel Ikaika Ito
Communications & Marketing Director

Fred Egami
Program Manager

Laʻe Alo
Program Manager

Nadine Hokulani Pomroy
Executive Assistant

Ka'i'ini Aranaydo
Senior Director of Operations

Carmela Resuma
Destination Stewardship Director

Saline Jackson
Program Specialist

Prestina Louis
Program Specialist

Marika Higgins
Graphic Design Strategist

Brooke-Lynn Louis
Program Specialist
Community Programs

Kahealani Peleras
Compliance Officer

Visa Castillo
Member Services Director

Max Mukai
Director of Business Development

Kane Lindsey
Trades Program Manager

Manasseh Santos
Trades Program Relations Specialist

Leona Hosea
Housing Counselor
Travis Polido
CDL Instructor

Daniel Iaela
CDL Instructor
Kākoʻo Maui

Skye Kolealani Razon-Olds
Director of Resiliency

Kukui Keahi
Community Care Navigator Lead

Dustin Kaleiopu
Community Care Navigator Lead

Hanalei Alapai
Community Care Navigator

Kapili Akima
Community Care Navigator
Alea Defrancia
Community Care Navigator
Advocacy

Madelyn McKeague
Director of Advocacy

Rufino Magliba
Community Relations
Communications & Media

Maile Soon
Director of Media & Creative Content

Mitchel Merrick
Filmmaker
Operations
Sherry Kaiwi
Director of Facilities and Administrative Director
Michael Drane
IT Technician
Kekuapono Kalua
Salesforce Administrator
Adam Laimana
Full Stack Web Developer
Corina Price
Salesforce Administrator
Loan Fund

Kahlia Crummer
Director of Community Development

Joan Abaricia
Loan Underwriter

Michiyo Pendleton
Loan Underwriter

Heather Kim
Loan Specialist
Accounting

Kalei Maunakea
Program Analyst
Emily Green
Accounting Specialist

Leia Seguancia
Accounting Specialist
Cheri Lynn Lewis
Senior Accountant
EFA
Fayne Egami
Associate Director
Channaley Gueso
Program Lead
Keanu Schaller
Care Advocate
Elijah Kogler
Care Advocate

Sean Hauki-Williams
EFA Program Manager
Jazmin Twining
Program Lead
Shanice Ahsing
Care Advocate
Jeriann Keolanui
Program Lead
Lorrie Louis
Program Lead
Mokihana Komoda
Care Advocate
Na Lei Aloha

Jon Peahl
Director of Sales and Strategy
Alorah Kwock
Program Specialist
Mika Hirao-Solem
Producer & Creative Director
Pop Up Makeke
Anela Akana
Makeke Manager
Leimomi Saizon
Online Fulfillment Associate
Carol Young
Retail Salesperson
Persian Asuncion
Online Fulfillment Lead
Join our mission and help us provide powerful support for our community to develop and thrive.