Sheri-Ann Daniels, EdD, CSAC
Chief Executive Officer

Our CEO

Sheri-Ann Daniels assumed the helm of Papa Ola Lōkahi in 2016. Born and raised on Maui, Dr. Sheri-Ann Daniels is a graduate of the Kamehameha Schools – Kapālama campus. She holds degrees in the field of counseling psychology and has several license certifications. She has more than 25 years of experience in social services programs across Hawai’i in both the non-profit and government sectors.

She was recognized in 2014 with the Maui County Women of Excellence award. Other awards include the Pacific Business News – 40 under 40 (2010) and Ka Ipu Kukui Fellow (2008). She is actively involved in various community organizations on Maui, including Hawaiian Language education.

“This is the time to continue building partnerships and bridging gaps in order to address the overall health needs of Native Hawaiians.”

Beginning in early 2020, Sheri shared co-leadership for the Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Hawaii COVID-19 Response, Recovey & Resilience Team (NHPI 3R), a collective of public and private partners for which Papa Ola Lōkahi continues to serve as the backbone organization. Committed to meeting the needs of our community through public policy and strategic partnerships, she was named among the Pacific Business News’ 2022 Women Who Mean Business.

Staff Directory

Native Hawaiian Health Care Systems

Executive & Administrative Staff

HR, Accounting, IT, & Compliance

Program Staff

‘Alohi Bikle
she/her/ʻo ia

Director, Health System Coordination
Kanoa Ng
Executive Director, Hui Malama Ola Na Oiwi
Landon Opunui, ND
Co-Executive Director, Nā Pu‘uwai
David Peters
Chief Executive Officer, Ho'ola Lahui Hawaii
Malia Purdy, PhD
Executive Director, Hui No Ke Ola Pono
Shari Tasaka
Co-Executive Director, Nā Pu‘uwai

Sheri-Ann Daniels, EdD, CSAC
Chief Executive Officer
Bridget Antonio
Specialist, Office of the CEO
Emelie Ogata-Tambua
Administrative Support
Martin “Kaleo” Kaolulo
Kakoʻo
Dayna Pa
she/her/hers

Executive Assistant to the CEO
Sylvia Hussey, EdD
Chief of Staff

Marisa Wilson
Director, Administration Operations
Marvin Buenafe
Information Systems Lead
Tamara Fa‘agau
Administrative Operations Coordinator
Charis Kaio
Administrative & Compliance Specialist
Michele Amoy
Administrative Operations Specialist
Travis Nakaji
he/him/his

Systems Administrator
Jason Paloma
he/him/his

Contracts Compliance Specialist

Nāpua Casson-Fisher
she/her/ʻo ia

Director, Community Initiatives
Camille McComas
Program Specialist - Substance Use & Mental Health
Falahola Kanongataa
Program Specialist, ’Ohana CoE
Cathy Ferreira
she/her/ʻo ia

Administrative Support
Lilinoe Kauahikaua
she/her/ʻo ia

Program Coordinator - Substance Use & Mental Health
Kawehi Moderow
Population Health Specialist - Chronic Conditions
Kuaiwi Laka Kahiwakapu Pili I Haupapanui Makua
Population Health Specialist - Environmental Health, Nutrition & Oral Health
Kia‘i Lee
Native Hawaiian Traditional Healing Coordinator
Ikaika Regidor
ʻoia/they/he

Education & Training Coordinator

Fa’auliulito “To” Tuala-Tamaalelagi
Administrative Support
Ka‘imipono Hanohano
she/her/ʻo ia

Program Coordinator-SERG
Nakia Nae‘ole
Program Coordinator-Nā Makawai
‘Atalina Pasi
Program Coordinator-Community Health Engagement

Samantha Keaulana Scott, PhD
she/her/ʻo ia

Director, Data, Research & Evaluation
Melissa Kahili-Heede
she/her/ʻo ia

Research Program Coordinator
Kilohana Haitsuka
Research Program Coordinator
Mahinalani Cavalieri
Data & Research Specialist