Our Community Programs Team
The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) is a member-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission to enhance the cultural, economic, political, and community development of Native Hawaiians.
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.
Meet Our Community Programs Team
The people behind CNHA’s community based programs
Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu
Cultural Ambassador
Kahealani Peleras
Director, Program Implementation
Kamuela Barr
Senior Director, Operations
Rona Wong
Program Manager, Hawaiian Trades Academy
Max Mukai
Program Manager, KūHana Business
Kawena Lei Apao
Manager, Designer & Special Projects
Kaleopa‘a Vares
Strategist, Digital Media
Skye Kolealani Razon-Olds
Strategist, Social Media
The People Behind CNHA
Our Advocacy Team
Our Community Programs Team
Our Operations Team
Our Finance Team
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.
Join our mission and help us provide powerful support for our community to develop and thrive.