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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 Pacific Gateway Center, KEY Project, and the Association of Fundraising Professionals Aloha Chapter.
ryan@familypromisehawaii.org | 808-300-0560 ext. 1001
Zoë Brooks-Jeffiers
Chief of Staff
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.
zoe@familypromisehawaii.org | 808-300-0560 ext. 1004
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.
destinee@familypromisehawaii.org | 808-300-0560 ext. 1011
Elliot Woods
Director of Donor and Community Relations
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.
Elliot’s experience spans everything from planning major events to training hundreds of service providers, and she’s passionate about building partnerships that create real, lasting change across Hawaiʻi. Outside of work, she serves on the board of directors for the Hawai‘i Gay Flag Football League and volunteers as an assistant coach for a high school girl’s flag football team.
elliot@familypromisehawaii.org | 808-300-0560 ext. 1007
Ryan Thomas
Disaster Case Management Supervisor
Ryan joined the Family Promise Team in 2024 in response to the Maui wildfires after serving for the American Red Cross as a Shelter Manager during the initial response. He has previously worked as a Program Manager for Rebuilding Together Minnesota and prior to that was an entrepreneur and served in senior leadership roles in the corporate community. He has a strong passion for serving the people of Hawai'i.
ryanthomas@familypromisehawaii.org | 808-824-4015 ext. 4011
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 | 808-300-0560 ext. 1003
Jessica Naluaʻi
Grants and Finance Manager
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 | 808-300-0560 ext. 1000
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