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Our hard-working team at HCL gets the job done! We are committed to working with you to make homeownership a reality and sustain homeownership for generations to come.

Hawai‘i Community Lending Leadership Team

Leadership team

Meet the dedicated professionals who make our mission possible. From lending specialists to housing advocates, our team works every day to support Hawai‘i’s communities and expand access to homeownership. Learn More About Our Leadership Team:

Leadership

Management

Hawaii Community Lending Team

Jessica Ching
Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi
Home Loan Manager
NMLS #1581987

Sabrina Garcia, Compliance & Reporting Manager

Sabrina Garcia
Hilo, Hawaiʻi
Compliance Manager

Shareese Haiola
Panaewa, Hawai‘i
Consumer Servicing Manager

Aikū’ē Kalima Mililani, HI Lending Director

Aikū’ē Kalima
Mililani, Oʻahu
Enterprise Loan Manager
NMLS #2635868

Hawai‘i Community Lending Team Maria

Maria Linz
Lahaina, Maui
Lahaina Program Manager
Lahaina Team

Trisal at Hawai‘i Community Lending

Trisal Luna-Calvin
Honolulu, Oʻahu
Mortgage Servicing Manager
Loans

Kahaunani Mahoe-Thoene Waimānalo, HI Servicing Director

Kahaunani Mahoe-
Thoene
Waimānalo, Oʻahu
Loss Mitigation Manager
Loss Mitigation

Hawai‘i Community Lending

Tinisha Vargas
Hilo, Hawaiʻi
Data Manager

Our Team

Chloe at Hawai‘i Community Lending

Chloe Addington
Hilo, Hawaiʻi
Jr. Mortgage Loan Originator
Loans

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Hawai‘i Community Lending Group

Shandy Andrews
Kāneʻohe, Oʻahu
Mortgage Service Specialist
Servicing

Hawai‘i Community Lending Team Shai

Shai Yen Bagain
Eleʻele, Kauaʻi
Morgage Loan Originator
Loans

Hawaii Community Lending Team

Cheyna Bargayo
Kekaha, Kauaʻi
Sr. Mortgage Coordinator
Loans

Riley Bond - Hawai‘i Community Lending

Riley Bond
Lahaina, Maui
Lahaina Navigation Specialist
Lahaina Team

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Hawai‘i Community Lending team

Joyce Davis
Kailua-Kona, Hawaiʻi
Mortgage Coordinator
Loans

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Hawai‘i Community Lending team

Jess Delima
Kāneʻohe, Oʻahu
Operations Assistant
Operations
NMLS #2440467

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Hawai‘i Community Lending team

Stephanie Espiritiu
Lahaina, Maui
Lahaina Navigation Specialist
Lahaina Team

Hawai‘i Community Lending Team Keyrsten

Keyrsten Garcia
Kapa‘a, Kauaʻi
Lahaina Navigation Specialist
Lahaina Team

Hawai‘i Community Lending Team Marissa

Marissa Guerra
Kea‘au, Hawai‘i
Loss Mitigation Analyst
Loss Mitigation

Aushalyn Haia - Hawai‘i Community Lending

Aushalyn Haia
Lahaina, Maui
Sr. Lahaina Navigation Specialist
Lahaina Team

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Hawai‘i Community Lending Team Erika

Erika Hirouji
Lahaina, Maui
Lahaina Navigation Specialist
Lahaina Team

Nikki Hollern, Navigation Specialist, Hawai‘i Community Lending

Nikki Hollern
Kahului, Maui
Lahaina Navigation Specialist
Lahaina Team

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Hawai‘i Community Lending team

Anela Holt-Mizguchi
Hawai‘i
Referral Coordinator
Operations

Hawaii Community Lending Team

Dasialia Julian
Honolulu, O‘ahu
Loss Mitigation Analyst
Loss Mitigation

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Rona Kaho‘onei, Office Manager.

Rona Kaho‘onei
Waimānalo, Hawaiʻi
Bookkeeper
Finance

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Britney Kalua - Hawai‘i Community Lending team

Britney Kalua
Nu‘uanu, Oʻahu
Mortgage Coordinator
Loans

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Stylar Kaipo

Stylar Kaipo
Hilo, Hawaiʻi
Jr. Mortgage Loan Originator
Loans

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Hawai‘i Community Lending Group

Kimberly Kealohanui
Waimānalo, Hawaiʻi
Loan Assistant
Servicing

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Hawaii Community Lending Team

Kani Kucich
Hawai‘i
Data Specialist
Operations

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Alyssa - Hawai‘i Community Lending Team

Alyssa Palimoʻo
Mānana, Oahu
Home Preservation Specialist
Loss Mitigation

Hawai‘i Community Lending team

Matthew Park
Hilo, Hawaiʻi
Compliance Assistant
Compliance

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Hawai‘i Community Lending Group

Hunter Pierto
Hilo, Hawaiʻi
Compliance Specialist
Compliance

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Hawai‘i Community Lending Team Taylor

Taylor Pikini-Villon
Kapaʻa, Kauaʻi
Servicing Specialist
Servicing

Hawaii Community Lending Team

Moanikeala Pomare
Kaneohe, Oʻahu
Executive Assistant to COO
Operations

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Hawai‘i Community Lending Team Hoku

Hoku Preston
Kāneʻohe, Oʻahu
Accounting Clerk
Finance

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Sarah Pa - Hawai‘i Community Lending

Sarah Pa
Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi
Jr. Mortgage Loan Coordinator
Loans

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Hawai‘i Community Lending Group

Punahele Todd
Kāneʻohe, Oʻahu
Mortgage Coordinator
Loans

Angel Tuifagu Hawai‘i Community Lending

Angel Tuifagu
Hilo, Hawai‘i
Operations Specialist
Operations

Imaiah Hawai‘i Community Lending team

Imaiah Villon
Honoka‘a Hawai‘i
Marketing and Communications Specialist
Operations

About Jeff Gilbreath

Jeff Gilbreath, CEO, has served as HCL’s executive director for the past 12 years, with more than 25 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. He joined HCL’s parent corporation, Hawaiian Community Assets (HCA), in 2008, and six years later, he established HCL as a nonprofit native community development financial institution (CDFI).

Since its founding, HCL has originated 6,559 grants and loans, with more than $203.7 million disbursed, resulting in more than 6,500 ‘ohana in homes.

Since its founding, HCL has originated 6,559 grants and loans, with more than $203.7 million disbursed, resulting in more than 6,500 ‘ohana in homes. During Gilbreath’s tenure, HCL has grown from a team of nine to 49 staff members statewide. Gilbreath’s advocacy includes serving as a board member for the Hawai‘i Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy, Hui Malāma O Ke Kai, and the Waimānalo Health Center.

In 2021, he was honored with a Ho‘okele Award from HCF, recognizing his work as a nonprofit leader helping to improve the quality of life for Hawai‘i’s people, and in 2024 received the Social Impact Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the Hawaiʻi Venture Capital Association.

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About Chanel Josiah

Chanel Josiah, COO, was born and raised on Oʻahu and currently resides on Kauaʻi with her husband and seven children. As COO, she directs the organization’s lending, technical assistance, administration, human resources, information technology, external partnerships, and marketing and outreach. Working collaboratively with the CEO and CFO, Josiah develops annual and long-term operations and lending strategies to achieve HCL’s objectives and growth targets.

Formerly Community Development Director for HCL, and prior to that as program manager for HCA, Josiah has spent years connecting with communities to understand the issues and challenges families face when building, buying and saving homes. Under her leadership, HCL’s fundraising, marketing, outreach and policy advocacy all saw tremendous growth as she worked to build relationships and coordinate resources to get Hawaiians on the land.

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About Aikū’ē Kalima

Aikū’ē Kalima, former Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund Manager for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, joins Hawaiʻi Community Lending as its lending director.
Kalima comes to HCL with more than 25 years of experience in community development and mortgage lending. In his new position, Kalima will direct HCL’s consumer, construction, mortgage and small business lending.
“As a native Hawaiian and Hawaiian Home Lands beneficiary, I understand the financial needs for economic development and quality housing for kānaka is great,” said Kalima, who led OHA’s deployment of $9.8 million in loans to 286 native Hawaiians statewide over the last five years. “For over 25 years, I have worked tirelessly at the grassroots level, educating kānaka on the skills necessary to achieve the dream of homeownership and providing resources to achieve financial sustainability. I plan to continue serving the lāhui empowering ‘ohana and communities as the lending director for Hawai‘i Community Lending.”
Kalima takes the reins of HCL’s $16-million revolving loan fund and will oversee a team of seven staff members statewide. “HCL is honored to have Aikū’ē join us in our mission to help tackle our housing crisis by funding native Hawaiian and local families to build, buy and save homes from foreclosure,” said HCL Executive Director Jeff Gilbreath. “He has proven leadership in both the public and private sectors and has the passion to get families on the land through homeownership.”

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About Kahaunani Mahoe-Thoene

Kahaunani, a proud Native Hawaiian, was born and raised in Kāneʻohe and Waimānalo, where she continues to make her home in Hawaiian Home Lands. She is one of 11 siblings and a fourth-generation lessee on Hawaiian Home Lands, tracing her family’s connection to their Waimānalo homestead land back to 1939 when her great-grandmother was relocated from the Mokauea fishing village.

A passionate supporter for Native Hawaiian rights, Kahaunani joined Hawaiian Community Assets (HCA) in 2013 at the invitation of founder Aunty Blossom Feiteira. Her journey began by attending Hawaiian Homes Commission contested case hearings to help prevent lease cancellations—a mission she sees as her calling from Ke Akua.

As the leader of HCL's servicing department, Kahaunani oversees a team of two managers and 12 staff members dedicated to administering programs like the organization’s loan fund, Homeowner Assistance Fund, and Home Preservation initiatives, including Lahaina Recovery efforts. Despite the demands of her role, Kahaunani says, “Working for HCL doesn’t feel like work. I feel fulfilled contributing to the goals of our lāhui.”

Deeply rooted in the values passed down by her kūpuna and inspired by her parents, Kahaunani is fueled by her commitment to economic advancement for Native Hawaiian communities. In her free time, she cherishes moments with her ‘ohana, especially her dad and mo’opuna.

“I follow the values of my Ke Akua and mākua, who led the fight for rehabilitation and preservation of our Native Hawaiian identity,” Kahaunani shares. “Aloha kēkahi i kēkahi—love one another. Lama kākou i ka hauʻoli o haʻi—we rise together by lifting those around us.”

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About Haarell Janer

Haarell, a seasoned Finance Director, has a diverse professional background that spans corporate, government, and non-profit sectors.
Born in the Philippines and raised on the sunny shores of Oʻahu, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s in Business Administration from Hawaii Pacific University.
For Haarell, finance is more than just crunching numbers, it’s a powerful tool for positive transformation. As a non-profit Finance Director, he navigates a mission-driven landscape, ensuring donor trust, financial stability, and impactful initiatives that leave a tangible mark on the world, particularly in Hawai‘i.
His financial expertise seamlessly blends with a deep understanding of the communities he serves. This unique combination enables him to champion fiscal responsibility while advocating for community well-being. Haarell firmly believes that responsible financial management, coupled with an unwavering commitment to social good, are the driving forces behind lasting positive change.
Expressing his perspective, he states, “My role extends beyond numerical considerations. It’s about nurturing a brighter future for the communities we serve, where financial impact transforms into authentic and enduring change.”
Beyond spreadsheets, Haarell discovers joy in trying new dishes and immersing himself in diverse cultures through travel. Finding solace in nature, he takes pleasure in hikes and meaningful moments with his ʻohana. Haarell values and holds dear simple yet diverse experiences on various occasions.

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About Lexy Gorgonio

As a proud native Hawaiian homeowner on the island of Maui, it is my privilege to help our community members toward their homeownership goals and financial success. Through partnerships and advocacy my goal is to support and empower those around me.

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About Maria Linz

Maria Linz is a Leiali‘i homesteader and works mainly in the HCL office site in Lahaina through the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) office. A former massage therapist and operations manager in the hospitality industry, Maria has always been committed to making a positive impact in the lives of those around her. Following the 2018 Lahaina fires, she helped lead disaster relief out of Waiola Church, forming “Team No Sleep” and participating in recovery efforts. A mother of three boys and a bonus daughter, she has also been a volunteer wish granter with Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i.

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About Joyce Davis

My mission is to serve our local communities in the best way that I can and ensure that all our local people are taken cared of with all the aloha any one could get.

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About Charlie Ioane

Husband, Father, Papa. Families are Forever.

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About Chloe Addington

In my professional career, I have worked in Insurance (medical at HMSA), am a licensed property and casualty adjuster and I have my Mortgage Loan Originators license. I have previously worked at a nonprofit as a Disaster Case Manager for the 2018 Kilauea Eruption, and I understand the importance of getting resources to the Hawaiian Community and the urgency to act when peoples’ livelihoods depend on it. Let’s save a home!

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About Maria Linz

Maria Linz is a Leiali‘i homesteader and works mainly in the HCL office site in Lahaina through the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) office. A former massage therapist and operations manager in the hospitality industry, Maria has always been committed to making a positive impact in the lives of those around her. Following the 2018 Lahaina fires, she helped lead disaster relief out of Waiola Church, forming “Team No Sleep” and participating in recovery efforts. A mother of three boys and a bonus daughter, she has also been a volunteer wish granter with Make-A-Wish Hawai‘i.

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About Erica Hanawahine

Every family’s journey toward homeownership is different, I am blessed to be a small part of their success. The strength of our community is the strength of its people, lets work together toward your goals!

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About Jess Delima

Born and raised in Hawai‘i, lives in Kaneohe. I’m committed and dedicated to making Hawaii’s Families dream of homeownership come true.

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About Trisal Luna-Calvin

I am a San Francisco native with over 20+ years in the Mortgage Industry, with a range of experience in sales, underwriting and servicing. I am excited about this journey with Hawaiian Community Lending, where I will be able to make a difference in the community and still follow the career that I love.

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About Hoku Preston

Humbled to bless others and see dreams come true.

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About Shareese Haiola

I have been blessed to join HCL as a Loan Servicing Assistant. I look forward to contribute to the purpose of this program that will benefit the needs of our communities.

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About Stylar Kaipo

Dedicated to serving our community, while providing the utmost Aloha.

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About Rona Kaho‘onei

What I value most about my work is that I get to help my team. I feel they are the ones that deal with trying to make a difference in other people’s lives; that’s hard stuff. I value being here to support and assist them so they can do their great work.

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About Sabrina Garcia

One of my greatest joy’s in life is helping others. It is a blessing for me to make a living doing what brings me joy. I am blessed. I am grateful and I am honored to be here to serve you.

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About Tinisha Vargas

Graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Kansas State University. I live on the Big Island with my husband and fur babies.

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About Sean Perez

Sean Perez, finance director, manages HCL’s finances, accounting, compliance, and information technology matters. In his previous job as director of operations and finance for the Hawai‘i State Bar Association, Perez gained extensive background in nonprofit financial management, accounting, grants management, IT and human resources.

Currently living in Honolulu, Perez is originally from Guam, where he returned after three and a half years of military service in the U.S. Air Force Reserves.

While in Guam, he obtained a degree in finance and economics, and then pursued an MBA. In his work at HCL, Perez enjoys hearing the stories of families who achieve homeownership through HCL’s programs, and he feels honored to be part of that success.

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About Aushalyn

Aushalyn Haia gets to call two islands her home: O‘ahu and Maui. Her dad is from Kailua, and her mom is from Mā‘ili. During her sophomore year, her papa’s name was called in the Leali‘i lottery. He had been on the list for 30+ years, already had a home, and was settled, so he gave it to her dad. Her family moved to Maui with two weeks of her sophomore year left, and at the time she was upset because, you know, teenager. But now she sees that move as the blessing it was. She grew up in two different beautiful environments, with more of her family and more friends.

At HCL, Aushalyn works with Lahaina homeowners who were directly impacted by the fires and who are interested in the Lahaina Homeowner Recovery Program. Their stories are already difficult, so talking about it isn’t easy. People want to be heard and understood. The goal is to help the community, whether that’s through HCL or not. So, throughout the process, the team tries to present options and resources for clients that can best help them and meet their needs.

Aushalyn is most proud of seeing people come in heavy and leave lighter. If she can bring a bit of peace to someone’s storm, it helps her breathe easier.

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About Britney

From an early age, Britney Kalua knew she wanted to impact her Hawaiian community in a significant way.

She grew up with a lot of social and economic challenges. Through those challenges, she wanted to help and bring change to people with similar backgrounds in the Hawaiian community. As a teenager, it was her dream to become a counselor for “at-risk” or “houseless” Hawaiian youth. At the age of 17, she became pregnant with her first son, and for a big part of her life, trying to make it and survive became the focus.

She attended Hawai‘i Institute of Technology, where she earned her certificate in medical coding and billing. She gained experience and knowledge but discovered that the medical field was not her passion. Her work experience includes roles at Kealahou West O‘ahu, an emergency homeless shelter; as a freight processor with Matson Navigational Inc.; as an account specialist in Phoenix, Arizona; and as a community service specialist at Hawaiian Community Assets.

Her two children are now 15 and 7 years old. She loves the outdoors and spending time with her ‘ohana at the beach. She recently discovered a love for lauhala weaving and continues to further her knowledge by attending workshops and classes.

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About Gail

Gail Marie works with the Lahaina Homeowner Restoration Program through HCL. Her professional background spans various roles, from English professor to tech startup marketing director, most recently as a remote employee. After eight years on Maui and experiencing the devastating effects of the wildfire alongside fellow Lahaina residents, she felt compelled to shift her focus to serving her in-person community.

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About Sarah

Sarah Pa was born and raised on the island of Kaua‘i. She and her family lead an active lifestyle, engaging in sports, spending time in the mountains and at the beach, and passing down family traditions. Raising her children has given her the determination and drive to improve life for herself and her family. She was taught from an early age to always lend a helping hand to anyone in need, without expecting anything in return. In her spare time, she enjoys photography, capturing moments of daily life.

She is thrilled to be part of Hawai‘i Community Lending and strives to provide respect and care to families. Her goal is to help individuals unlock their true potential by offering the tools and resources needed to achieve independence.

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About Riley

Riley Bond has lived in Lahaina since the age of two and has become even more passionate about serving the community since the fires. Actively engaged in the legislative session last year, Riley read and submitted testimony on issues that directly impact the area. Currently, Riley sits on the board of a nonprofit focused on reforesting Lahaina by removing invasive plants, planting native trees, and using aloha ‘āina concepts to help people reconnect with the land and heal. In just one year, the nonprofit evolved from a completely grassroots effort with no funding or land lease to a fully established organization receiving grants and engaging in talks with DLNR and the state for an official land use agreement.

Riley has primarily worked in the tourism and service industry, with the exception of a role at an elementary school teaching English to children who needed extra assistance. This experience inspired a return to college to study early childhood education, later shifting focus to social work.

At HCL, Riley is part of a team with a shared vision of empowering the community and ensuring that individuals and families can return home.

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About Lilinoe

Lilinoe Punahele Todd has five brothers and three sisters and has called Kāneʻohe home her entire life. She also considers Molokaʻi her second home, where she and her siblings, cousins, and grandparents spent their summers together. Both she and her husband grew up in Kāneʻohe and chose to stay there to raise their family. They have been married for 16 years and are raising their 15-year-old son, along with their 16-year-old niece.

During school, she fulfilled a community service graduation requirement by volunteering as a summer intern for the Board of Trustees office at OHA. She loved the fast-paced professional atmosphere and found fulfillment in knowing that their work was helping the lāhui.

At HCL, she oversees internal referrals and facilitates effective communication and collaboration between HCA and HCL. She takes pride in supporting the lāhui and kaiāulu, ensuring that people in Hawaiʻi have the resources they need to stay and thrive. As a local organization with many kānaka maoli, HCL understands and relates to the struggles facing Hawaiʻi’s people, and she is committed to helping them move forward.

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About Nikki

Nikki Hollern is a mother of five, born and raised in Upcountry Maui, but she spent the last 15 years in the beautiful town of Lahaina. Lahaina stole her heart, with the people and the town being unlike any other. After the fire, her family had to relocate to Kahului.

Her heart remains in Lahaina, and her goal is to help this amazing community get back to where they belong. She feels blessed to have the opportunity to be part of the HCL ‘ohana, helping navigate this incredibly hard time and hopefully serving as a guiding light to assist the community in returning home and coming back even stronger.

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About Moanikeala

Moanikeala Pomare was born in Kāne‘ohe but raised in Mākaha. She was able to map out her family’s genealogy and can trace her roots back about 180 generations. Formerly, she worked at Waikīkī Health with the pursuit of prevention and management of HIV within Hawai‘i. Now, at HCL, she loves being able to contribute to something that positively impacts the community.

She believes that every part within HCL contributes to a person or family being able to live in their dream home—their forever home. Every role is essential.

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About Matthew

Matthew Park’s father grew up in Nānākuli, and his mother grew up in Kalihi Valley, where he lived for the majority of his life. His parents instilled in him from a young age the passion to never give up and to always focus on God—believing that without Him, we cannot make it in this world. His father worked two jobs to put him and his brother through school; times were tough, but he taught them to give their best in all they do, no matter how hard it may seem, never back down, and keep moving forward with a grateful heart.

For Matthew, Hawai‘i Community Lending is a place people can call home—a place where they will find the help they need. The team works with clients to resolve their situations so they no longer need to feel stressed. He loves helping people in need and seeing their hearts touched by the service and relief provided to them.

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About Kimberly

Kimberly Kealohanui is from Waimānalo. She was fortunate to receive help from HCL when they assisted her with an appeal letter to keep her home after her parents’ passing. She was unaware of such a wonderful program that helps Native Hawaiians stay on ‘Āina, and she wanted to be a part of the movement. She is passionate about her faith and her family.

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About Kathy

People who choose to help society become a better place inspire Kathy Yoo every day to do the same.

Her grandmothers inspire her. Both lived through brutal oppression during the Japanese occupation, escaped North Korea as teenagers, lived through poverty during wars, and made the decision to immigrate to the U.S. at later stages of life just so the next generation could have a better future.

Her parents are from Korea and immigrated to the U.S. in the ’80s. She grew up in Philadelphia. At Penn State, she earned her bachelor’s degree in hospitality management with a minor in labor relations and remains very active with her alma mater’s alumni chapter. She moved to Waikīkī as an assistant front office manager for the Hyatt Regency and later became a loan processor.

Now, as HCL’s construction closing coordinator, she tracks all the projects that have closed their interim construction loan with the organization. She loves seeing housing projects come to life and witnessing the smiles and excitement on homeowners’ faces. She values being part of a team that helps the Native Hawaiian community stay in homes or achieve homeownership for the first time on their lots.

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About Kani

Kani Kucich grew up on O‘ahu and currently lives on the Big Island with her husband and daughter. She has always valued the importance of community service and is honored to be a part of an organization that is striving to make a difference.

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About Jona Ahuna

Jona Ahuna is a devoted wife, mother of 12, and grandmother of six whose strong faith and commitment to family guide both her life and her work. She serves as Operations Director at Hawaiʻi Community Lending (HCL), where she previously worked as Technical Assistance Manager for the Hookele Home Program, supporting Native Hawaiian families in accessing affordable housing capital.

A homesteader in Anahola, Kauaʻi, she brings both professional knowledge and personal experience to her role, having navigated HCL’s programs with her own ‘ohana.

The Ahuna family was recognized at the Hui Waiwai 2026 for their perseverance in achieving homeownership while working with financial counselors to strengthen their credit, income, and savings. Through both her professional work and personal journey, Ahuna continues to demonstrate how commitment to community, culture, and faith can help build a lasting legacy for future generations.

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About Hunter

Living in Hilo, Hunter Pierto cherishes the time spent with family and considers it a true privilege to contribute to the community. There’s nothing more fulfilling than being a part of something that works to make a positive impact in the place he calls home.

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About Dasialia

Born and raised in O‘ahu, Dasialia Julian currently resides in Nu‘uanu with her fiancé and two boys. In their free time, her family loves to holoholo and make memories together. She considers it a blessing to be a part of HCL and to be able to make a difference in the community.

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About Joyce Nobriga

Joyce Nobriga, deputy CFO, was born and raised in Hawai‘i. Growing up in Kalihi Valley with her single grandmother, she saw firsthand the barriers to homeownership and the challenges of making ends meet.

Her grandmother valued education as being central to financial security, so Nobriga worked to obtained a B.S. in Accountancy at University of Hawai‘i at Manoa and became a CPA. She went on to deepen her expertise in finances through high-level positions, including as controller for Outrigger Canoe Club and most recently as CFO/controller/assistant treasurer at Waialae Country Club.

As deputy CFO of HCL, she works closely with the CFO to improve and increase revenue growth, operational efficiency and profitability within the organization. She is proud to devote the rest of her career to advancing a mission that is aligned with improving the well-being of Hawai‘i and its people.

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About David Doyon

David Doyon, CFO is an accomplished financial executive with more than 30 years of experience in both private and public organizations.

Doyon previously served as the first CFO of ROC USA, LLC, a national CDFI that provides loans to limited equity cooperatives in the affordable housing space. With revenues of $14 million and assets of $180 million, ROC has a portfolio of close to $400 million in loans.

Doyon earned a B.S. in Accounting from the University of Southern Maine, and an MBA from Southern New Hampshire University, where he previously served as full-time faculty in the accountancy and taxation department.

At HCL, he is using his leadership and analytical skills to improve and increase revenue growth, operational efficiency and profitability within the organization.

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