8:20am HST
Opening Protocol and E Komo Mai!, Welcome and Keynote
Speakers 
Cultural Practitioner, Independent Practitioner
Kuulei Perreira-Keawekane is a kanaka maoli practitioner from the ʻili ʻāina of Panaewa on the island of Hawaiʻi. As a culture and language bearer, she has experience connecting native Hawaiian individuals to the traditional knowledge that makes up the essence of Mauli Ola, Native...
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Vice President of Business Operations, Hawaii Island Community Health Center
Dr. Alameda is a graduate of St. Joseph High School and earned his doctorate in psychological, educational, and cultural studies from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He has over 15 years of executive experience in state and county government and has consulted with FQHCs and hospitals...
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Therapist/Clinical Director of MH Services, MNI Counseling, LLC/Hauʻoli Piha
Michele Navarro Ishiki is the Clinical Director of Mental Health Services at Hauʻoli Piha. She is an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who is also in private practice. Born and raised in Pa‘ia, Maui, she has worked in non-profit and for profit organizations providing...
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Executive Director, Friends of the Children's Justice Center of Maui
The Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of Maui (FCJC) is a private, non-profit corporation, founded in 1989 by a non-partisan group of community and business leaders concerned with the social welfare of children and families who have been traumatized by abuse and severe neglect...
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9:35am HST
Tips and Strategies for Surviving and Thriving
Speakers 
Program Director, Mental Health America of Hawaii
Mestisa C. Gass, PsyD, is the Program Director for Mental Health America of Hawaii. Her education and experience has been focused on diverse populations including inpatient acute adolescent care, community mental health, and military mental health. She is Co-chair for the American...
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Community Coordinator, Mental Health America of Hawaii
Danielle Bergan is the Community Coordinator of Mental Health America of Hawaii. Their mission is to promote mental wellness through education advocacy and service. Ms. Bergan is a certified instructor in Youth Suicide and Bullying Prevention, and a nationally certified instructor...
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Program Support, Imua Family Services
9:35am HST
Noho Pono: A way of being present
Speakers 
Psychologist, Independent Practitioner
Tuesday, June 141:45 pm – 3:00 pm – E Hoʻi i ke Ola PonoDr. Dayna Schultz is a Native Hawaiian survivor of trauma who has turned her struggle into strength in the efforts of helping others in their healing journey. Dr. Dayna Schultz has earned a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology...
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Cultural Resource, Independent Practitioner
Dolly has come to find that she is divinely guided by her kūpuna in each moment. Born and raised on the island of Oʻahu, she has come learn and experience what connection is all about due to the rich and diverse upbringing that she had in the islands. She has been blessed to work...
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Care Coordinator, Imua Family Services
9:35am HST
9:35am HST
Ho‘opono
Speakers 
Direct Service Specialist & Cultural Practitioner, Liliʻuokalani Trust
a Hawaiian Practitioner who was fortunate to learn various teachings of Hawaiian traditions, customs, beliefs from family ancestral lines as well as illustrious Hawaiian practitioners and mentors throughout Hawai`i. ʻŪniki Hope Kumu Hula and Hoʻopaʻa Laeʻoʻo Huʻelepo under...
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Practice Development Advisor, Liliʻuokalani Trust
I have been with Lili'uokalani Trust since 2014 as a Direct Service Specialist on Maui and currently serve as a Practice Development Advisor. One of my kuleana is supporting the expansion of our Ho'opono Program across Hawai'i. This is a family strengthening program helping those...
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Manager, Research Evaluation and Strategy, Lili'uokalani Trust
‘Onipa’a i ka ‘imi na‘auao (be steadfast in seeking knowledge).Melinda Lloyd is a clinical social worker, researcher, and evaluator at Liliʻuokalani Trust. She has an interest in Native Hawaiian wellbeing, privileging Indigenous worldviews and perspectives, and conducting...
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Social Worker/Hoʻopono Practitioner, Liliʻuokalani Trust
Program Support, Imua Family Services
Program Support, Imua Family Services
9:35am HST
The Kumu Honua Mauli Ola: Growing Up in Cultural Immersion
Speakers
Cultural Practitioner, Independent Practitioner
Kuulei Perreira-Keawekane is a kanaka maoli practitioner from the ʻili ʻāina of Panaewa on the island of Hawaiʻi. As a culture and language bearer, she has experience connecting native Hawaiian individuals to the traditional knowledge that makes up the essence of Mauli Ola, Native...
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Program Support, Imua Family Services
9:35am HST
10:35am HST
BREAK
Thursday September 29, 2022 10:35am - 10:45am HST
10:45am HST
No Ke Ala Maluhia: The Peaceful Path: Building Resilience Within Self, Relationships and Work Spaces
Speakers 
Health Coordinator
Brandy S.K. Akimo was raised in Koolaupoko, Kailua, Oahu by her grandparents, Peter Akimo and Leinaala Bruhn Akimo. She was born to Kapena Kaanehe and Cindy Akimo Wilson. She was raised with the timeless traditional values of aloha, compassion, being of service, and hard work (taking...
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Therapist/Clinical Director of MH Services, MNI Counseling, LLC/Hauʻoli Piha
Michele Navarro Ishiki is the Clinical Director of Mental Health Services at Hauʻoli Piha. She is an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who is also in private practice. Born and raised in Pa‘ia, Maui, she has worked in non-profit and for profit organizations providing...
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Program Support, Imua Family Services
10:45am HST
Applying Protective Factors with a Cultural Lens
Speakers 
Maui Family Support Services, Inc Kane Connections Program
David “Kawika” Mattos is a dedicated husband, father of five and grandfather of eight. He also fostered over 20 at-risk teen boys to give them a chance to experience something new. He believes that ‘ohana should be the piko or center and focus of our lives. Overcoming his...
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Care Coordinator/Social Worker, Imua Family Services
10:45am HST
10:45am HST
The Intersection of Hawaiian Values and Protective Factors
Speakers 
Kamehameha Schools Behavior Health Manager, Kamehameha Schools Maui
Anu Getgen, was born and raised in Maui County and graduated from Kamehameha Schools Kapālama. After high school, she moved to southern California where she attended college and graduate school, obtaining degrees in Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy. Her experience at various...
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Hawaiian Culture Baaed Education Coordinator, Kamehameha Schools Maui
J. Ekela Kaniaupio-Crozier is the Hawaiian Culture Based Education Coordinator for Hālau ʻo Kapikohānaiāmālama at Kamehameha Schools Maui. She is also the Hope Kahu of Ekalesia o Kupaianaha in Wailuku and presently resides in Waiehu, Maui. In partnership with Kamehameha Schools...
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Program Support, Imua Family Services
Program Support, Imua Family Services
10:45am HST
The Kumu Honua Mauli Ola: Growing Up in Cultural Immersion
Speakers
Cultural Practitioner, Independent Practitioner
Kuulei Perreira-Keawekane is a kanaka maoli practitioner from the ʻili ʻāina of Panaewa on the island of Hawaiʻi. As a culture and language bearer, she has experience connecting native Hawaiian individuals to the traditional knowledge that makes up the essence of Mauli Ola, Native...
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Program Support, Imua Family Services
10:45am HST
“Understanding the Marshallese Culture”
Speakers 
Community Resource Specialist for Pacific Islander Students, K-12, Salem-Keizer Public Schools
Kathleen Jonathan is a native of the Republic of the Marshall Islands. She moved from the islands to Hawaii with her sons in 1996 to pursue her education and graduated from the University of Hawaii in Hilo in 2002. She and her family moved to Oregon right after, and she has remained...
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Account Executive, Atlas Insurance Agency – AOAO Group
Della Nakamoto is an Insurance Agent working for Atlas Insurance Agency. She has been in the insurance industry for 25 years handling insurance programs for medium to large businesses and non-profit organizations on Maui. She is a native of the Republic of the Marshall Islands...
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Program Support, Imua Family Services
11:45am HST
LUNCH BREAK
Thursday September 29, 2022 11:45am - 12:30pm HST
12:30pm HST
Ho`oponopono: A Hawaiian Framework for Conflict Resolution
Speakers 
Director, Pai Ka Māna TRIO Student Support Services & Kumu Hula (Hālau Kiliʻoʻopu), University of Hawai'i Maui College
Kumu Hula Luana Kawa‘a was born and raised on the island of Maui. She established Hālau Kili‘o‘opu in October 1995. Her hula began ar the tender age of 6 with Kumu Hula Alexa Vaught. She continued hula under Kumu Hula Nina Maxwell of Pukalani Hula Hale, Iola Balubar, and...
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Program Support, Imua Family Services
12:30pm HST
Can you Hear Me Now? Tools for child and family advocacy
Speakers 
Retired Professor-now adjunct faculty, UH Maui College
Lee moved to Maui from California in 1969 to attend Maui Community College. She grew up in a very progressive family that spent many years in the 1950-1960s supporting civil and women's rights. Social justice has permeated Lee's heart from an early age, and has created her path into...
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Program Support, Imua Family Services
12:30pm HST
Aloha at Home - Using cultural values to help promote safe and nurturing homes for keiki
Speakers 
Co-founder, Lead Partner, Aalii Alliance
Kanoe brings over 10 years of experience as a social worker to create a better life for residents of Hawaiʻi. Growing up at the Cultural Learning Center at Kaʻala Farms in Waiʻanae Moku, Oʻahu has helped Kanoe bring a culturally grounded approach to his many roles as a case manager...
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Care Coordinator/Social Worker, Imua Family Services
12:30pm HST
Ho‘opono
Speakers
Direct Service Specialist & Cultural Practitioner, Liliʻuokalani Trust
a Hawaiian Practitioner who was fortunate to learn various teachings of Hawaiian traditions, customs, beliefs from family ancestral lines as well as illustrious Hawaiian practitioners and mentors throughout Hawai`i. ʻŪniki Hope Kumu Hula and Hoʻopaʻa Laeʻoʻo Huʻelepo under...
Read More →
Practice Development Advisor, Liliʻuokalani Trust
I have been with Lili'uokalani Trust since 2014 as a Direct Service Specialist on Maui and currently serve as a Practice Development Advisor. One of my kuleana is supporting the expansion of our Ho'opono Program across Hawai'i. This is a family strengthening program helping those...
Read More →
Manager, Research Evaluation and Strategy, Lili'uokalani Trust
‘Onipa’a i ka ‘imi na‘auao (be steadfast in seeking knowledge).Melinda Lloyd is a clinical social worker, researcher, and evaluator at Liliʻuokalani Trust. She has an interest in Native Hawaiian wellbeing, privileging Indigenous worldviews and perspectives, and conducting...
Read More → JK
Social Worker/Hoʻopono Practitioner, Liliʻuokalani Trust
Program Support, Imua Family Services
Care Coordinator, Imua Family Services
12:30pm HST
12:30pm HST
1:30pm HST
BREAK
Thursday September 29, 2022 1:30pm - 1:40pm HST
1:40pm HST
Fentanyl Ka Make (Kills): Malama Your Naâ (Be Kind to Your Mind)
Speakers
Vice President of Business Operations, Hawaii Island Community Health Center
Dr. Alameda is a graduate of St. Joseph High School and earned his doctorate in psychological, educational, and cultural studies from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He has over 15 years of executive experience in state and county government and has consulted with FQHCs and hospitals...
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Program Support, Imua Family Services
1:40pm HST
Tech Detox: Returning to the Aina, Looking to the Effects of Technology Usage
Speakers 
Director of Programs, Teran James Young Foundation
David Litman, (MA, MFT Intern), has over 25 years of experience applying Nonviolent Communication in mediation, counseling, personal coaching, training, and organizational development. David is the Director of Programs and Trainings for the Teran James Young Foundation. The programs...
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Program Support, Imua Family Services
1:40pm HST
Using Books to Strengthen Families - Huaka'i O Maui: An Island Guidebook for Families
Speakers 
Author/ Illustrator, Waikapu Publishing Company
Waikapu Publishing founders and the author (Jenny Coon) and illustrator (Nicki Barsamian) of their newest book, Huaka'i O Maui: An Island Guidebook for Families, will explain the creation and development of the book and read it aloud. We will then share ideas and have an interactive...
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Early Literacy Coordinator/ Project Director, Maui Family Support Services, Early Literacy Program
I have over 30 years of experience in early childhood. I started as a family child care providers when my children were young. My professional ECE experience has been in home visiting, case management, preschools, early identification, reflective supervision, training and professional...
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Program Support, Imua Family Services
1:40pm HST
1:40pm HST
Courageous Conflict: An Opportunity for Positive Change
Speakers 
Conflict Coach and Collaboration Specialist, MAPping Change, LLC
Aloha! I'm Marina Piscolish, founder of MAPping Change, LLC, a full-service conflict, collaboration, and coaching consultancy. My work spans sectors from education to environment, diverse clients from single agencies or organizations to multi-phased, cross-cultural, cross-sector collaborations...
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Care Coordinator/Social Worker, Imua Family Services
Care Coordinator, Imua Family Services
1:40pm HST
Pu`uhonua - a place of refuge, sanctuary, a place of peace and safety especially in time of war.
Speakers 
Parent Support Specialist / Facilitator, Kāne Connections – Men’s and `Ohana Support Program through Hui Kāne Men’s Groups and Kamalama Parenting Through Hawaiian Values.
Born and raised on the island of Maui, Cordy experienced a lot of childhood trauma for many years. These experiences compelled Cordy to seek a fulfillment in drugs, alcohol and unhealthy relationships. By the grace of God and through cultivating a relationship with Ke Akua, Cordy...
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Parent Support Specialist / Facilitator, Kāne Connections – Men’s and `Ohana Support Program through Hui Kāne Men’s Groups and Kamalama Parenting Through Hawaiian Values.
Experiencing the loss of his father while raised on `Oahu at age 5, Sam began to live a life style of substance abuse from the age of 7. As adult living on Maui, Sam also experienced many years of incarceration. Six years ago, Sam desired change. Through participating in the Kāne...
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Program Support, Imua Family Services
2:40pm HST
BREAK
Thursday September 29, 2022 2:40pm - 2:45pm HST
2:45pm HST
Closing Keynote: Dr. Kimo Almeda, Walaʻau/Evaluation and Closing Protocol
Speakers
Vice President of Business Operations, Hawaii Island Community Health Center
Dr. Alameda is a graduate of St. Joseph High School and earned his doctorate in psychological, educational, and cultural studies from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He has over 15 years of executive experience in state and county government and has consulted with FQHCs and hospitals...
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Cultural Practitioner, Independent Practitioner
Kuulei Perreira-Keawekane is a kanaka maoli practitioner from the ʻili ʻāina of Panaewa on the island of Hawaiʻi. As a culture and language bearer, she has experience connecting native Hawaiian individuals to the traditional knowledge that makes up the essence of Mauli Ola, Native...
Read More →
Therapist/Clinical Director of MH Services, MNI Counseling, LLC/Hauʻoli Piha
Michele Navarro Ishiki is the Clinical Director of Mental Health Services at Hauʻoli Piha. She is an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who is also in private practice. Born and raised in Pa‘ia, Maui, she has worked in non-profit and for profit organizations providing...
Read More →
Executive Director, Friends of the Children's Justice Center of Maui
The Friends of the Children’s Justice Center of Maui (FCJC) is a private, non-profit corporation, founded in 1989 by a non-partisan group of community and business leaders concerned with the social welfare of children and families who have been traumatized by abuse and severe neglect...
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