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Our Team
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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 Hawaiʻi Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations (HANO), KEY Project, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals Aloha Chapter.
Zoë Brooks-Jeffiers
Director of Strategic Operations
Zoë joined the Family Promise of Hawaiʻi team in 2024. Previously, she dedicated three years to supporting keiki and families with Hawaiʻi Children's Action Network but is excited to shift her focus to addressing families experiencing unstable housing and houselessness. With a passion for bettering the community around her and a commitment to fostering positive change, Zoë is ready to continue working towards a Hawaiʻi where all families can thrive at Family Promise.
Destinee Lazo
Director of Family Services
Destinee returned to her roots and joined Family Promise of Hawaii in 2023 after relocating from Las Vegas, Nevada. Driven by a deep commitment to address the needs of families experiencing homelessness, she brings a wealth of experience and a compassionate approach to her role. Destinee received her Master's in Social Work in 2023 and has been in the non-profit sector for several years primarily working with youth and young adults. Being born and raised in Ewa Beach, HI, Destinee is excited to be involved in her community once again.
Matt Hara
Director of Finance
Matt brings more than 15 years of experience in community development finance, banking, and real estate, to his role as Director of Finance at Family Promise of Hawaiʻi. Throughout his career, he has worked to mobilize capital and partnerships that expand opportunity and strengthen communities, supporting affordable housing, small businesses, and neighborhood revitalization efforts. Prior to joining Family Promise, Matt worked with mission-focused organizations, government agencies, and financial institutions dedicated to community investment and economic development. He is passionate about strong financial stewardship that enables organizations to focus on their mission and grow their impact.
Krista Hinchman
Director of Disaster Services
Krista has over three years of experience supporting survivors impacted by the Maui wildfires. She started her disaster recovery work with the American Red Cross in the Non-Congregate Shelter program, taking on the role as Shelter Supervisor before transitioning to the Family Promise of Hawaiʻi Maui Disaster Case Management Program as a Disaster Case Manager (DCM). As a DCM, Krista helped survivors navigate resources, overcome barriers, and work toward long-term stability.
Krista holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health and is excited to bring her disaster recovery experience and knowledge to the Statewide Disaster Case Management Program to help strengthen support for disaster-impacted families across Hawaiʻi.
Elliot Woods
Director of Advancement
Elliot is a community-builder at heart with a background in fundraising, volunteer engagement, and affordable housing advocacy. She’s a former AmeriCorps Volunteer who’s led island-wide volunteer initiatives, written multi-million-dollar grants, and created workshops to empower local families to achieve permanent housing. She's an active member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals' Aloha Chapter and was a Diverse Communities Scholar for AFP ICON 2026. In 2025, Elliot was named one of Hawaiʻi’s “40 Under 40” by Pacific Business News.
Elliot’s experience spans everything from planning major fundraising events to training hundreds of service providers, and she’s passionate about building partnerships that create real, lasting change across Hawaiʻi.
Andrea Eppinger
Communications and Development Coordinator
Andrea is the Communications and Development Coordinator at Family Promise of Hawaiʻi, where she shares the stories of the families and supporters behind the organization’s work to prevent and end family homelessness. She holds a master’s degree in Communication Management and is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals' Aloha Chapter and the International Association of Business Communicators.
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.
Teana Tamanaha
Community Engagement Manager
Teana is dedicated to building meaningful partnerships, coordinating community initiatives, and supporting programs that strengthen families across Hawai'i. Born and raised in Honolulu, Teana's Native Hawaiian roots and deep connection to the community fuel her passion for serving local families.
She has experience helping families work toward long-term financial stability through workforce development, financial literacy, and volunteer-led programming. She holds a Master of Education in Learning Design and Technology and brings experience in education and program development. Teana remains committed to strengthening community connections and supporting pathways to success.
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