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
Kuʻulani Keohokalole
People Strategies Hawaiʻi
Rob Van Tassell
Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi
The Executive Team
Kūhiō Lewis
Chief Executive Officer
Nick Carroll
Chief of Staff
Kau'ilani Arce
Chief Operating Officer
Kaniʻela Sharp
Chief Financial Officer
Kanoe Takitani-Puahi
Deputy Chief of Staff
Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu
Cultural Ambassador
Tyler Gomes
Chief Administrator
Samlynn Aea
Executive Director, Hawaii Staffing & Services
Mallory Hee
General Counsel
Blaine Miyasato
Chief Branding Officer
Mehanaokala Hind
Senior Advisor to CEO
Human Resources
Makana Carreira
Human Resources Administrator
Culture
Benjamin Ebana
Director of Entertainment
Kilohana Collective
Ka'i'ini Aranaydo
Senior Director of Operations
Laʻe Alo
Program Manager
Daniel Ikaika Ito
Communications & Marketing Director
Fred Egami
Program Manager
Carmela Resuma
Destination Stewardship Director
Saline Jackson
Program Specialist
Prestina Louis
Program Specialist
Nadine Hokulani Pomroy
Executive Assistant
Brooke-Lynn Louis
Program Specialist
Marika Higgins
Graphic Design Strategist
Member Services
Visa Castillo
Member Services Director
Compliance
Kahealani Peleras
Compliance Officer
Hawaiian Trades Academy
Manasseh Santos
Trades Program Manager
Daniel Iaela
CDL Instructor
Travis Polido
CDL Instructor
Impact
Skye Kolealani Razon-Olds
Director of Impact
Kākoʻo Maui
Kukui Keahi
Associate Director
Dustin Kaleiopu
Distribution Center Lead
Kimberly Pinuelas
Distribution Center Lead
Kapili Akima
Distribution Center
Grayson Arthur
Distribution Center
Rylan Wharton
Distribution Center
Florine Roe
Distribution Center
Lehua Egan
Distribution Center
Hanalei Alapai
Distribution Center
Maui Melekiola
Distribution Center
Alan Barrios
Distribution Center
Denise Olea
Distribution Center
Stephanie Sumera
Distribution Center
Alea Defrancia
Distribution Center
Armen Boaz
Distribution Center
Sasha Haukoloa
Distribution Center
Diana De Las Salas
Distribution Center
Advocacy
Madelyn McKeague
Director of Advocacy
Rufino Magliba
Community Relations
Communications & Media
Maile Soon
Director of Media & Creative Content
Mitchel Merrick
Filmmaker
Operations
Sherry Kaiwi
Senior Director of Operations
Adam Laimana
Full Stack Web Developer
Kekuapono Kalua
Salesforce Administrator
Michael Drane
IT Technician
Loan Fund
Kahlia Crummer
Loan Fund Director
Joan Abaricia
Loan Underwriter
Michiyo Pendleton
Loan Underwriter
Heather Kim
Loan Specialist
Accounting
Cheri Lynn Lewis
Controller
Kalei Maunakea
Program Analyst
Emily Green
Accountant
Leia Seguancia
Accounts Payable Specialist
Emergency Financial Assistance
Fayne Egami
Associate Director
Lorrie Louis
Program Lead
Shanice Ahsing
Care Advocate
Mokihana Komoda
Certified HUD Counselor
Sean Hauki-Williams
EFA Program Manager
Jeriann Keolanui
Program Lead
Kane Lindsey
Care Advocate
Leona Hosea
Certified HUD Counselor
Channaley Gueso
Program Lead
Keanu Schaller
Care Advocate
Jazmin Twining
Certified HUD Counselor
Na Lei Aloha
Mika Hirao-Solem
Producer & Creative Director
Jon Peahl
Director of Sales and Strategy
Alorah Kwock
Program Specialist
Kuhana
Max Mukai
Business Development
Persian Asuncion
Online Fulfillment Lead
Anela Akana
Makeke Manager
Leimomi Saizon
Online Fulfillment Associate
Carol Young
Retail Salesperson
Join our mission and help us provide powerful support for our community to develop and thrive.