We are guided by the leadership of these dedicated folks.
Our Staff
Cynthia Y.H. Derosier
Founder & Executive Director
Tina Hau
Director of Operations
Leanna Mix
Programs Director
“Uncle Sam” Rodrigues
Alaka‘i He‘e Nalu
Kaehukai ‘Ehu’ Keala
Session Leader & Mentor Support
John Nguyen
Program Engagement & Data Specialist
Savannah Lani Murray
Communications & Outreach Specialist
Madison Gagnon
Jr Mentor Manager
Junior Mentors
Board
Karen Radius
Retired Family Court Judge -President
Gregory Lui-kwan, Attorney
Gregory L. Lui-Kwan AAL LLLC, Vice President
Peter Apo
Peter Apo Company
Kukui Claydon
Director at Starn, O’toole, Marcus, & Fisher
Lucci Pinoliad,
President of Gemini Logistics, Treasurer
Alexander Peach
Associate Vice President, Office Services Division, Colliers
David Beyer
Director of Risk Management, Alaska Airlines
Chris Jiggens
Project Manager, Moss & Associates - Director
Dawnie Ichimura
Attorney, Corporation Counsel
Kurt Sibayan
Client Development Executive
Lara Deguzman
Program Administrator, Hawaii State Judiciary
Jianna Garino
Bank of Hawaii
Edward Haik
Mercer, Principal
Paul Stukin
Founder and CEO, Deep Blue HI Real Estate
Advisory Board
Kumu Ramsay Taum
Kahu Malani
In Memorium: Kahu Wendell Silva
Ali Chene