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!
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What We Do
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Rent & Mortgage Relief
We can help you find the resources you need for your ʻohana to thrive -from mortage to utilities and assistance programs.
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Kilohana
Kilohana is a collaborative of complementary change agents committed to fulfilling HTA’s vision and specific directives.
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Community Programs
Our community programs work with members of our community to develop the skills and resources needed to thrive.
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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)
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](https://mllljc1ubsvr.i.optimole.com/cb:1ula.5d908/w:1080/h:1080/q:eco/f:best/https://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_0712-scaled.jpg)
Kūhiō Lewis
Chief Executive Officer
![Jade Carrel](https://mllljc1ubsvr.i.optimole.com/cb:1ula.5d908/w:1080/h:1080/q:eco/f:best/https://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Jade-Carrel.png)
Jade Carrel
Chief Financial Officer
Executive Department
![Nick Carroll](https://mllljc1ubsvr.i.optimole.com/cb:1ula.5d908/w:438/h:438/q:eco/f:best/https://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/headshot-nick.jpg)
Nick Carroll
Chief of Staff
Culture
![Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu](https://mllljc1ubsvr.i.optimole.com/cb:1ula.5d908/w:438/h:438/q:eco/f:best/https://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/headshot-hinalei.jpg)
Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu
Cultural Ambassador
![Mehanaokala Hind](https://mllljc1ubsvr.i.optimole.com/cb:1ula.5d908/w:438/h:438/q:eco/f:best/https://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/headshot-mehana.jpg)
Mehanaokala Hind
Senior Advisor to CEO
Kilohana
![Tyler Gomes](https://mllljc1ubsvr.i.optimole.com/cb:1ula.5d908/w:1080/h:1080/q:eco/f:best/https://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Tyler-Iopeka-Gomes-Kilohana.png)
Tyler Gomes
Chief Administrator
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Kauʻi Arce
Destination Stewardship Director
![Daniel Ikaika Ito](https://mllljc1ubsvr.i.optimole.com/cb:1ula.5d908/w:1080/h:1080/q:eco/f:best/https://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Staff-Headshots-2.png)
Daniel Ikaika Ito
Communications & Marketing Director
![Jon Peahl](https://mllljc1ubsvr.i.optimole.com/cb:1ula.5d908/w:1080/h:1080/q:eco/f:best/https://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Jon-Pearl10-scaled.jpg)
Jon Peahl
Quality Assurance Manager
![Nadine Hokulani Pomroy](https://mllljc1ubsvr.i.optimole.com/cb:1ula.5d908/w:540/h:540/q:eco/f:best/https://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Nadine-Pomroy_1-1.jpg)
Nadine Hokulani Pomroy
Executive Assistant
![Fred Egami](https://mllljc1ubsvr.i.optimole.com/cb:1ula.5d908/w:1080/h:1080/q:eco/f:best/https://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Staff-Headshots-5.png)
Fred Egami
Program Manager
![Tracilyn Alo](https://mllljc1ubsvr.i.optimole.com/cb:1ula.5d908/w:1080/h:1080/q:eco/f:best/https://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Staff-Headshots.png)
Tracilyn Alo
Program Manager
Community Programs
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Kahealani Peleras
Compliance Officer
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Visa Castillo
Member Services Director
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Max Mukai
Director of Business Development
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Kane Lindsey
Trades Program Manager
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Manasseh Santos
Trades Program Relations Specialist
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Leona Hosea
Housing Counselor
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Daniel Iaela
CDL Instructor
Kākoʻo Maui
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Skye Kolealani Razon-Olds
Community Engagement Coordinator
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Kukui Keahi
Community Care Navigator Lead
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Dustin Kaleiopu
Community Care Navigator Lead
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Hanalei Alapai
Community Care Navigator
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Kapili Akima
Community Care Navigator
Advocacy
![Madelyn McKeague](https://mllljc1ubsvr.i.optimole.com/cb:1ula.5d908/w:1080/h:1080/q:eco/f:best/https://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Madelyn-McKeague-Advocacy.png)
Madelyn McKeague
Advocacy Specialist
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Rufino Magliba
Community Relations
Communications & Media
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Maile Soon
Media & Creative Content Manager
![Mitchel Merrick](https://mllljc1ubsvr.i.optimole.com/cb:1ula.5d908/w:1080/h:1080/q:eco/f:best/https://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mitchel-scaled.jpg)
Mitchel Merrick
Digital Media Strategist
Operations
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Kamuela Barr
Sr. Director of Operations
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Kahlia Crummer
EFA Director
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Sean Hauki-Williams
EFA Program Manager
Loan Fund
![Joan Abaricia](https://mllljc1ubsvr.i.optimole.com/cb:1ula.5d908/w:1080/h:1080/q:eco/f:best/https://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Joan-scaled.jpg)
Joan Abaricia
Loan Underwriter
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Michiyo Pendleton
Loan Underwriter
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Heather Kim
Loan Specialist
Accounting
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Vandeau Solomon
Accountant
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Kalei Maunakea
Program Analyst
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Leia Seguancia
Accounting Specialist
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