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.
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)
Miki‘ala Lidstone
Ulu Aʻe Learning Center (Secretary)
Adrienne Dillard
Kula No Nā Poʻe Hawaiʻi
Jeff Gilbreath
Hawaiian Community Lending
Andrew Ah Po
Kānaka Maoli O Kaleponi, Inc
Rob Van Tassell
Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi
The Executive Team

Kūhiō Lewis
Chief Executive Officer

Paige Onishi
Chief Operating Officer
Executive Department

Nick Carroll
Chief of Staff

Alana Song
General Counsel
Culture

Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu
Cultural Ambassador

Mehanaokala Hind
Senior Advisor to CEO
Kilohana

Tyler Gomes
Chief Administrator

Kainalu Severson
Deputy Administrator

Daniel Ikaika Ito
Communications & Media Manager

Kauʻi Arce
Destination Stewardship Director

Nadine Hokulani Pomroy
Executive Assistant
Community Programs

Kahealani Peleras
Community Programs Director

Visa Castillo
Member Services Director

Max Mukai
KūHana Business Program Manager

Kane Lindsey
Trades Program Manager

Leona Hosea
Housing Counselor

Daniel Iaela
CDL Instructor

Blossom Feiteira
Maui Program Coordinator

Kolealani Razon-Olds
Community Outreach Coordinator
Advocacy

Madelyn McKeague
Advocacy Specialist

Rufino Magliba
Community Relations
Communications & Media

Kawena Lei Apao
Designer & Special Projects Manager

Kaleopaʻa Vares
Digital Media Strategist
Operations

Kamuela Barr
Sr. Director of Operations

Kahlia Crummer
EFA Director

Sean Hauki-Williams
EFA Program Manager
Loan Fund

Richard Medeiros
Loan Fund Director

Joan Abaricia
Loan Underwriter

Michiyo Pendleton
Loan Underwriter
Accounting

Jacob Chu-Hing
Assistant Controller

Kalei Maunakea
Program Analyst

Jonathan Ramirez
Accountant

Leia Seguancia
Accounting Specialist

Vandeau Solomon
Accountant
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.
Join our mission and help us provide powerful support for our community to develop and thrive.