Steering Committee

The Steering Committee provides strategic guidance and oversight for the coalition, helping to shape priorities, align efforts, and ensure the work remains mission-driven and responsive to community needs. Members of the Steering Committee represent diverse sectors and perspectives and play a key role in supporting collaboration across the coalition.

Current Steering Committee members include:

  • Gary Simon

    Chair | Honolulu

  • Michiyo Tomioka

    Michiyo Tomioka

    Secretary, Coordinator | Honolulu

  • Sarah Yuan

    Vice Chair, Needs Assessment Liaison | Honolulu

  • Paula Keele

    Membership Liaison | Maui

  • Joseph Puente

    Training Liaison | Honolulu

  • Joy Windham

    Organizational Operations Liaison | Honolulu

  • Phoebe Hwang

    Evaluation Liaison | Honolulu

  • Catia Garell

    Member | Honolulu

  • Claudette Medeiros headshot

    Claudette Medeiros

    Member | Maui

  • Emily Ishida

    Member | Kaua‘i

  • judy guajardo headshot

    Judy Guajardo

    Member | Maui

  • Keola Kenoi

    Member | Hawai‘i

  • Matthew Wells headshot

    Matthew Wells

    Member | Honolulu

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