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
Mallory Hee
General Counsel
Blaine Miyasato
Chief Branding Officer
Human Resources
Samlynn Aea
Director of Human Resources
Makana Carreira
Human Resources Administrator
Culture
Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu
Cultural Ambassador
Mehanaokala Hind
Senior Advisor to CEO
Kilohana
Tyler Gomes
Chief Administrator
Daniel Ikaika Ito
Communications & Marketing Director
Fred Egami
Program Manager
Laʻe Alo
Program Manager
Nadine Hokulani Pomroy
Executive Assistant
Ka'i'ini Aranaydo
Senior Director of Operations
Carmela Resuma
Destination Stewardship Director
Saline Jackson
Program Specialist
Prestina Louis
Program Specialist
Marika Higgins
Graphic Design Strategist
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
Travis Polido
CDL Instructor
Daniel Iaela
CDL Instructor
Kākoʻo Maui
Skye Kolealani Razon-Olds
Director of Resiliency
Kukui Keahi
Community Care Navigator Lead
Dustin Kaleiopu
Community Care Navigator Lead
Hanalei Alapai
Community Care Navigator
Kapili Akima
Community Care Navigator
Alea Defrancia
Community Care Navigator
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
Director of Facilities and Administrative Director
Michael Drane
IT Technician
Kekuapono Kalua
Salesforce Administrator
Adam Laimana
Full Stack Web Developer
Corina Price
Salesforce Administrator
Loan Fund
Kahlia Crummer
Director of Community Development
Joan Abaricia
Loan Underwriter
Michiyo Pendleton
Loan Underwriter
Heather Kim
Loan Specialist
Accounting
Kalei Maunakea
Program Analyst
Emily Green
Accounting Specialist
Leia Seguancia
Accounting Specialist
Cheri Lynn Lewis
Senior Accountant
EFA
Fayne Egami
Associate Director
Channaley Gueso
Program Lead
Keanu Schaller
Care Advocate
Elijah Kogler
Care Advocate
Sean Hauki-Williams
EFA Program Manager
Jazmin Twining
Program Lead
Shanice Ahsing
Care Advocate
Jeriann Keolanui
Program Lead
Lorrie Louis
Program Lead
Mokihana Komoda
Care Advocate
Na Lei Aloha
Jon Peahl
Director of Sales and Strategy
Alorah Kwock
Program Specialist
Mika Hirao-Solem
Producer & Creative Director
Pop Up Makeke
Anela Akana
Makeke Manager
Leimomi Saizon
Online Fulfillment Associate
Carol Young
Retail Salesperson
Persian Asuncion
Online Fulfillment Lead
Join our mission and help us provide powerful support for our community to develop and thrive.