Experience

Institute for Native Pacific Education and Culture (INPEACE)

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Nov 2017 - Present

  Executive officer responsible for the establishment and oversight of the vision and overall direction for this Native Hawaiian focused non-profit. Founded in 1994, INPEACE is committed to improving the quality of life for Native Hawaiians through community partnerships that provide educational opportunities and promote self-sufficiency.

• VP of Programs

  • Dec 2013 - Nov 2017

  Provided direct support to the CEO in planning and implementation of agency vision and direction. Responsible for the oversight of all programming operations, from contract compliance to implementation of direct services. Facilitated strategic planning approaches with Program Directors to design program structures that maximize and provide effective services that ensure positive outcomes for keiki and families.



Kamehameha Schools

• Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager

  • Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

  As a member of the Ka Pua Initiative on the Wai'anae Coast of O'ahu, participated in the development of a strategic plan to determine Kamehameha's role in the assisting the community to address educational needs, strengthen community systems, and develop strategies toward academic excellence for students on the Wai'anae Coast. Served as Lead Project Manager for the design and conceptual development of the 40-acre Kamehameha Community Learning Center at Ma'ili. Led the co-creation of learning spaces with all collaborating agencies, working with a team of planners and architects to design Phase 1- Early Learning Complex Show less



Honolulu Community Action Program, Inc. (HCAP)

• Housing Program Manager

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Responsible for the administration, oversight and daily operations of a 70-unit adult transitional housing facility in Kalaeloa on the island of O'ahu. Responsible for the administration, oversight and daily operations of a 70-unit adult transitional housing facility in Kalaeloa on the island of O'ahu.



Skagit County

• Government Administration
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director of Human Services

  • Apr 2002 - Dec 2009

  Served as Department head, appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. Administered and managed an $8 million budget, consisting of Federal, State and County funds for the provision of Substance Abuse Treatment & Prevention, Mental Health, and Developmental Disabilities through service contracts with community-based organizations. Served as Department head, appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. Administered and managed an $8 million budget, consisting of Federal, State and County funds for the provision of Substance Abuse Treatment & Prevention, Mental Health, and Developmental Disabilities through service contracts with community-based organizations.


Community Action of Skagit County
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Community Services Director

  • Aug 1996 - Mar 2002

The Alliance for Health and Human Services
• Operations Manager

  • Oct 1995 - Aug 1996

Domestic Violence Clearinghouse and Legal Hotline
• Program Development Manager

  • Feb 1995 - Aug 1996

State of Hawaii Department of Labor & Industrial Relations
• Employment Service Specialist

  • Feb 1989 - Jul 1994