E Holomua i ka ʻIke Kūpuna
Moving Forward in the Wisdom of Our Ancestors
The Ho’oikaika Annual Conference is one of the primary ways we build our capacity as health and human service providers. Our theme reflects our desire to return to our roots in our work with children and families.
Opening Plenary Session
Opening Protocol
Kuulei Perreira-Keawekane
Independent Practitioner and Cultural Practitioner Panaewa, Hilo, Hawaii
E Komo Mai – Welcome with Emcees
Michele Navarro Ishiki • Paul Tonneson
Keynote
Dr. Kimo Alameda
Hawaii Island Community Health Center, Vice President of Business Operations, Hawaii Island
Session 1 Breakout
Tips Strategies Thriving Surviving
Danielle M. Bergan
Community Coordinator, Mental Health America of Hawaii
Mestisa Gass
PSYD, Program Director, Mental Health America of Hawaii
Nicholas Winfrey
President, Maui United Way
Makalauna Feliciano
Direct Service Specialist & Cultural Practitioner, Lili’uokalani Trust
Loke Kalama
Practice Development Advisor, Lili’uokalani Trust
Melinda Lloyd
Manager, Research Evaluation and Strategy, Lili’uokalani Trust
Joan Kaʻaiʻai Paglinawan
Social Worker/Hoʻopono Practitioner, Lili’uokalani Trust
in Cultural Immersion – Part 1
Kuulei Perreira-Keawekane
Cultural Practitioner, Independent Practitioner
Building Foundations of ALOHA in our Personal and Professional Lives – Part 1
Miki Tomita
CEO, Education Incubator
Session 2 Breakout
Building Resilience Within Self, Relationships and Workspaces
Brandy Akimo
Health Coordinator
Michele Navarro Ishiki
Therapist/Clinical Director of MH Services,
MNI Counseling, LLC/Hauʻoli Piha
David “Kawika” Mattos
Maui Family Support Services, Inc Kane Connections Program
Advocacy for Children and Families Starts with You!
Deborah Zysman
Executive Director, Hawaii Children’s Action Network
Anu Getgen
Kamehameha Schools Behavior Health Manager, Kamehameha Schools Maui
Ekela Kaniaupio-Crozier
Hawaiian Culture Baaed Education Coordinator, Kamehameha Schools Maui
in Cultural Immersion – Part 2
Kuulei Perreira-Keawekane
Cultural Practitioner, Independent Practitioner
Kathleen Jonathan
Community Resource Specialist for Pacific Islander Students, K-12, Salem-Keizer Public Schools
Della Nakamoto
Account Executive, Atlas Insurance Agency – AOAO Group
Session 3 Breakout
Luana L Kawaa
Director, Pai Ka Māna TRIO Student Support Services & Kumu Hula (Hālau Kili’o’opu), University of Hawai’i Maui College
Lee Stein
Retired Professor-now adjunct faculty, UH Maui College
Kanoe Enos
Co-founder, Lead Partner, Aalii Alliance
Makalauna Feliciano
Direct Service Specialist & Cultural Practitioner, Lili’uokalani Trust
Loke Kalama
Practice Development Advisor, Lili’uokalani Trust
Melinda Lloyd
Manager, Research Evaluation and Strategy, Lili’uokalani Trust
Joan Kaʻaiʻai Paglinawan
Social Worker/Hoʻopono Practitioner, Lili’uokalani Trust
Miki Tomita
CEO, Education Incubator
Kunane Dreier
Health Equity Manager, Hawai’i Health & Harm Reduction Center
Session 4 Breakout
(Be Kind to Your Mind)
Dr. Kimo Alameda
Vice President of Business Operations, Hawaii Island Community Health Center
David Litman
Director of Programs, Teran James Young Foundation
O Maui: An Island Guidebook for Families
Jenny Coon
Author/ Illustrator, Waikapu Publishing Company
Nicki Barsamian
Author/ Illustrator, Waikapu Publishing Company
Traci Robello
Early Literacy Coordinator/ Project Director, Maui Family Support Services, Early Literacy Program
Mirrors Windows Doors.pdf
Protective Factors 6.pdf
Presentation.pdf
Strategies and Tips for Nonprofits
Ryan Catalani
Executive Director, Family Promise of Hawai’i
Marina Piscolish
Conflict Coach and Collaboration Specialist, MAPping Change, LLC
a Place of Peace and Safety Especially in Time of War
Cordy Racadio
Parent Support Specialist / Facilitator, Kāne Connections – Men’s and ‘Ohana Support Program through Hui Kāne Men’s Groups and Kamalama Parenting Through Hawaiian Values.
Samuel Holi
Parent Support Specialist / Facilitator, Kāne Connections – Men’s and ‘Ohana Support Program through Hui Kāne Men’s Groups and Kamalama Parenting Through Hawaiian Values.
Closing Plenary Session
The Biggest Protective Factor is YOU!! Ending Thoughts on Our Own Resiliency and Happiness
Closing Keynote: Dr. Kimo Almeda, Walaʻau/Evaluation and Closing Protocol
Dr. Kimo Alameda
Hawaii Island Community Health Center, Vice President of Business Operations, Hawaii Island
Closing Protocol
Kuulei Perreira-Keawekane
Independent Practitioner and Cultural Practitioner Panaewa, Hilo, Hawaii
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