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 has been recognized as 2025 Most Admired Leader by Pacific Business News. Other awards include 2022 Women Who Mean Business, the Maui County Women of Excellence (2014), 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, Recovery & Resilience Team (NHPI 3R), a collective of public and private partners for which Papa Ola Lōkahi continues to serve as the backbone organization. Sheri is committed to meeting the needs of our community through public policy and strategic partnerships.

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 Mālama Ola Nā ‘Ōiwi
Landon Opunui, ND
Co-Executive Director, Nā Pu‘uwai
David Peters
Chief Executive Officer, Ho'ōla Lāhui Hawai'i
Mālia 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
Administrative Coordinator, Office of the CEO
Falahola Kanongataa
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
Human Resources Administrative Manager
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
Ray Kaneshige
IT Support Technician

Nāpua Casson-Fisher
she/her/ʻo ia

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

Administrative Support
Lilinoe Kauahikaua
she/her/ʻo ia

Education & Training Manager
Kawehi Moderow
Population Health Specialist - Chronic Conditions, Maternal & Child Health, Sexual & Reproductive Health
Kuaiwi Laka Kahiwakapu Pili I Haupapanui Makua
Population Health Specialist - Environmental Health, Nutrition & Oral Health
Ikaika Regidor
ʻoia/they/he

Program Manager, Community Initiatives