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.