Our Staff

Dedicated to Improving the Lives of Children & Families

At Family Programs Hawaii, our staff are our greatest assets. They work with loving care to help strengthen Hawaii’s families. It is common to see our staff go above and beyond to help children and families in need. Staff names in GOLD have been with the agency for at least 15 years. names in BLUE are 10, and names in GREEN are 5 years.

Staff

Anthony Visin, Youth Care Worker, Hoʻomalu o Na Kamaliʻi
Ashley Atisanoe, Youth Care Worker, Hoʻomalu o Na Kamaliʻi
Briana Holbron, Youth Care Worker, Hoʻomalu o Na Kamaliʻi
Chad Goldstein, Human Resources Specialist, Administration
Charlette Arruda, Youth Care Worker, Hoʻomalu o Na Kamaliʻi
Cheryl Andaya, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist, Director, Family Strengthening Center
Chet Okayama, Social Worker, Continuing Education & Job Training
Chiyomi Chow, LSW, Director of Programs
Cinnia Park, Administrative Assistant, Family Strengthening Center
Deonne Carden, Youth Care Worker Supervisor, Hoʻomalu o Na Kamaliʻi
Devin Yuen, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist, Family Strengthening Center
Erin Nobriga, Executive Assistant, Family Strengthening Center
James Ohta, Case Manager, Voluntary Case Management
Jasmine Apostadiro, Youth Care Worker II, Hoʻomalu o Na Kamaliʻi
Jewell Avilla Kepoʻo, Youth Care Worker, Hoʻomalu o Na Kamaliʻi
Joan Naguwa, Administrative Assistant, Administration
Jolyn Ballenti, Youth Care Worker, Hoʻomalu o Na Kamaliʻi
Kathryn Chun, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, Family Strengthening Center
Katherine Kimura, Administrative Assistant, Family Strengthening Center
Kay Lynn Hopeau, Youth Care Worker, Hoʻomalu o Na Kamaliʻi
Kelly Villamar, MPSY, Case Manager, Voluntary Case Management
Kimberlee Kunichika, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist II, Deputy Director, Family Strengthening Center
Kitty Cheng, Accounts Manager, Administration
Kylie Uratsuka, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist, Family Strengthening Center
Jamie Tucker, Youth Care Worker, Hoʻomalu o Na Kamaliʻi
Joshua Gaoteote, Youth Care Worker, Hoʻomalu o Na Kamaliʻi
Haikulani Kamana, Youth Care Worker, Hoʻomalu o Na Kamaliʻi
Irlene Perez, Youth Care Worker, Hoʻomalu o Na Kamaliʻi

Laʻakea Yoshida, MSt, President and CEO
Leinaala Iokua, Youth Care Worker, Hoʻomalu o Na Kamaliʻi
Lisa Farias, Youth Care Worker, Hoʻomalu o Na Kamaliʻi
Maria Cordeiro, Youth Care Worker, Hoʻomalu o Na Kamaliʻi
Mindy Chung, Case Manager, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids
“Mamo” Puamamo Waʻa, Youth Care Worker, Hoʻomalu o Na Kamaliʻi
Nadine Palakiko, Program Manager, Ho’omalu o Na Kamali’i
“Nalei” Andrea Kaaekuahiwi, Youth Care Worker, Hoʻomalu o Na Kamaliʻi
Nataly Delacruz, Program Coordinator, Project Visitation
Richanda Avilla Berdon, Youth Care Worker, Hoʻomalu o Na Kamaliʻi
Raymond Berdon, Youth Care Worker, Hoʻomalu o Na Kamaliʻi
Rishanti Lasconia, Youth Care Worker, Hoʻomalu o Na Kamaliʻi
Seidie Saballa, Youth Care Worker, Hoʻomalu o Na Kamaliʻi
Shanelle Gomes-McEnroe, Youth Care Worker, Hoʻomalu o Na Kamaliʻi
Sheena Christensen, Youth Care Worker, Hoʻomalu o Na Kamaliʻi
Steve Kahana’oi, Program Supervisor, Voluntary Case Management
Steven Choy, PhD, Chief Psychologist, Family Strengthening Center
Tracey Ekau, Youth Care Worker, Hoʻomalu o Na Kamaliʻi
Valerie Kuhns, Youth Care Worker, Hoʻomalu o Na Kamaliʻi

Interns

Amber Chun, Pre-Doctoral Psychology Intern, Family Strengthening Center
Mianah Burdin, Intern, Wendy’s Wonderful Kids
Rachel Hinds, Pre-Doctoral Psychology Intern, Family Strengthening Center

Diversity & Inclusion

It is the policy of FPH, to provide for and promote equal employment opportunity in employment compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discriminatino based on age, race, creed, color, national origen, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and marital status. The statement applies to all employment practices and actions. FPH is equally committed to diversity. We value, respect, and embrace the diversity of our staff and clients we serve, seeing it as both an important part of their identities and as a form of strength. FPH designated person for issues concerning Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity our HR Specialist.