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
Jeff Gilbreath
Hawaiian Community Assets
Kuʻulani Keohokalole
People Strategies Hawaiʻi
Rob Van Tassell
Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi
The Executive Team
Kūhiō Lewis
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Department
Nick Carroll
Chief of Staff
Culture
Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu
Cultural Ambassador
Mehanaokala Hind
Senior Advisor to CEO
Kilohana
Tyler Gomes
Chief Administrator
Kauʻi Arce
Destination Stewardship Director
Daniel Ikaika Ito
Communications & Marketing Director
Jon Peahl
Quality Assurance Manager
Nadine Hokulani Pomroy
Executive Assistant
Fred Egami
Program Manager
Tracilyn Alo
Program Manager
Saline Jackson
Program Specialist
Prestina Louis
Program Specialist
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
Daniel Iaela
CDL Instructor
Kākoʻo Maui
Skye Kolealani Razon-Olds
Community Engagement Coordinator
Kukui Keahi
Community Care Navigator Lead
Dustin Kaleiopu
Community Care Navigator Lead
Hanalei Alapai
Community Care Navigator
Kapili Akima
Community Care Navigator
Advocacy
Madelyn McKeague
Advocacy Specialist
Rufino Magliba
Community Relations
Communications & Media
Maile Soon
Creative Media Manager
Mitchel Merrick
Filmmaker
Operations
Kamuela Barr
Sr. Director of Operations
Kahlia Crummer
EFA Director
Sean Hauki-Williams
EFA Program Manager
Loan Fund
Joan Abaricia
Loan Underwriter
Michiyo Pendleton
Loan Underwriter
Heather Kim
Loan Specialist
Accounting
Vandeau Solomon
Accountant
Kalei Maunakea
Program Analyst
Leia Seguancia
Accounting Specialist
Join our mission and help us provide powerful support for our community to develop and thrive.