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Staff
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Ryan Catalani
Executive Director
Ryan has collaborated with communities across the Americas to galvanize solutions to critical social challenges. He joined Family Promise of Hawaiʻi as its Executive Director in 2022. He brings a deep passion for its mission, having previously worked at Family Promise of Northern New Castle County (Delaware) and served on the board of Family Promise of Hawaiʻi.
Born and raised in Kāneʻohe, Ryan was named one of Hawaiʻi’s “40 Under 40” by Pacific Business News. Prior to his current position at Family Promise of Hawaiʻi, he worked at Hawaiʻi Children’s Action Network. He also serves on the boards of Pacific Gateway Center, KEY Project, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals Aloha Chapter.
ryan@familypromisehawaii.org | 808-300-0560 ext. 1001
Lama Chang
Director of Operations
Lama brings years of experience in organizational development and project management to the FPH team. She is guided by her family motto: "I maikaʻi i ke kalo i ka ʻohā,” - we are all reflections of our elders, so we should strive to be our best. She lets her work reflect this belief.
lama@familypromisehawaii.org | 808-300-0560 ext. 1002
Garrett Iha
Accounting Manager
Garrett joined us after he was set to retire but looking for an opportunity to give back to the community. He was already familiar with Family Promise as he had assisted with the mission through Nuʻuanu Congregational Church for years. He now continues to serve the FPH mission by offering his expertise and 30 years of experience in the financial sector.
garret@familypromisehawaii.org | 808-300-0563
Jessica Naluaʻi
Operations Coordinator
Jessica joined Family Promise of Hawai’i in 2021 as a Housing Case Manager for the Oʻahu Housing Now program, where she worked with 30 families and individuals to obtain stable housing and becoming self-reliant. With over 14 years of experience in the non-profit sector, she brings an array of knowledge in community engagement, fundraising, program management, retention services, and solution focused problem solving. She follows the motto "Have the type of mana that no matter where you go, you add value to the spaces and lives around you." -KU Project
jessica@familypromisehawaii.org | 808-300-0559
Elliot Woods
Director of Donor and Community Relations
Elliot joined Family Promise of Hawaiʻi in 2023, bringing a passionate and collaborative attitude to our organization. Prior to Family Promise, Elliot worked at Partners In Care, managing their annual events, grants, marketing, and driving projects for the Oʻahu Continuum of Care.
elliot@familypromisehawaii.org | 808-300-0560 ext. 1007
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