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 Naholowaʻa
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

Nick Carroll
Chief of Staff

Kauʻilani Arce
Chief Operating Officer

Kaniʻela 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
Kanoe Takitani-Puahi
Deputy Chief of Staff
Samlynn Aea
Executive Director, Hawaii Staffing & Services
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
Member Services Director

Michael Drane
IT Technician

Fred Egami
Program Manager

Channaley Gueso
Program Lead

Sean Hauki-Williams
EFA Program Manager

Marika Higgins
Graphic Design Strategist

Leona Hosea
Certified HUD Counselor

Daniel Iaela
CDL Instructor

Daniel Ikaika Ito
Communications & Marketing Director

Saline Jackson
Program Specialist

Sherry Kaiwi
Senior Director of Operations

Kahealani Peleras
Compliance Officer

Dustin Kaleiopu
Community Care Navigator Lead

Kukui Keahi
Associate Director

Mokihana Komoda
Certified HUD Counselor

Adam Laimana
Full Stack Web Developer

Kane Lindsey
Care Advocate

Brooke-Lynn Louis
Program Specialist

Prestina Louis
Program Specialist

Rufino Magliba
Community Relations

Madelyn McKeague
Director of Advocacy

Max Mukai
Director of Business Development

Jon Peahl
Director of Sales and Strategy

Nadine Hokulani Pomroy
Executive Assistant

Skye Razon-Olds
Director of Impact

Manasseh Santos
Trades Program Manager

Carmela Resuma
Destination Stewardship Director

Keanu Schaller
Care Advocate

Leimomi Saizon
Online Fulfillment Associate
Anela Akana
Makeke Manager
Grayson Arthur
Distribution Center
Alan Barrios
Distribution Center
Armen Boaz
Distribution Center
Makana Carreira
Human Resources Administrator
Kahlia Crummer
Loan Fund Director
Alea Defrancia
Community Care Navigator
Diana De Las Salas
Distribution Center
Kipe Ebana
Director of Entertainment
Fayne Egami
Associate Director
Lehua Egan
Community Care Navigator
Emily Green
Accountant
Sasha Haukoloa
Distribution Center
Mika Hirao-Solem
Producer & Creative Director
Jeriann Keolanui
Program Lead
Heather Kim
Loan Specialist
Alorah Kwock
Program Specialist
Cheri Lynn Lewis
Controller
Lorrie Louis
Program Lead
Kalei Maunakea
Program Analyst
Maui Melekiola
Distribution Center
Mitchel Merrick
Filmmaker
Brenna Oldroyd
Multimedia Designer
Denise Olea
Community Care Navigator
Michiyo Pendleton
Loan Underwriter
Kimberly Pinuelas
Distribution Center Lead
Travis Polido
CDL Instructor
Florine Roe
Community Care Navigator
Leia Seguancia
Accounts Payable Specialist
Maile Soon
Director of Media & Creative Content
Stephanie Sumera
Distribution Center
Jazmin Twining
Certified HUD Counselor
Rylan Wharton
Distribution Center
Carol Young
Retail Salesperson
Join our mission and help us provide powerful support for our community to develop and thrive.