BOARD & STAFF
Our directors, officers, and support staff are representatives of the community, each of whom have served Hawaii’s community and all of whom have a passion to promote the organization's mission and vision.
BOARD MEMBERS
President
VALERIE ALLEN
HAWAIIAN CULTURAL PRACTITIONER
EDUCATION
BS in Nursing
University of Bridgeport
CURRENT JOB
Retired psychiatry and public health worker; retired database tester.
Musician and drummer for our hālau for the past six years.
Valerie also dances hula with
Hālau Aloha Moon for the past
six years.
Vice President
NAOMI YAMAGISHI
HAWAIIAN CULTURAL PRACTITIONER
EDUCATION
Graduate of College of Commerce
Nihon University
CURRENT JOB
Japanese Hawai'i Island Tour Guide
Hawaii Kanko
Musician and drummer for our hālau for the past eight years.
Treasurer
JULIE DUHAYLONGSOD
HAWAIIAN CULTURAL PRACTITIONER
EDUCATION
BS in Chemistry
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo
CURRENT JOB
Bookkeeper
Pūlama Nā Liko
Dancing with our hālau for the past 19 years. Now alaka'i (assistant) to help teach younger generations.
Secretary
LINA MOCHIZUKI
HAWAIIAN CULTURAL PRACTITIONER
EDUCATION
BA in Environmental Studies, International Studies, and Japanese
University of Oregon
CURRENT JOB
Secondary STEM Teacher
West Hawaii Explorations Academy
Dancing with our hālau for the past 19 years.
Executive Director
LANI ISAACS
HAWAIIAN CULTURAL PRACTITIONER
EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
AS in Hospitality and Tourism
Certification in Professional Standards for Tour/Driver Guides
AA in Hawaiian Studies, University of Hawaii, MCC
Native Hawaiian Tourism and Hospitality Association (NāHTHA)
OHA Kupuna Program - Hawaiian Studies Department, D.O.E.
North Hawaii Community Learning Center (NHCLC)
Cultural Resource Director, Certified Corporate Trainer, Concierge Manager, Hospitality Industry
Recipient, Na Poʻe Paʻahana Award, State of Hawaii
Brings stories and visions to life through dance productions. Formal training under the direction of Kumu Hula Ke’ala Kukona.
CURRENT JOB
Kumu Hula & Artistic Director
'Alohi Polynesian Dance Academy
EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Advisor
STEPHANIE GANDOMI
HAWAIIAN CULTURAL PRACTITIONER
EDUCATION
BA in Communications: public relations & journalism
Master of Science in Genetic Counseling
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Graduate studies in pre-and-perinatal psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy, family systems, trauma, somatic-based therapy, medical illness, and grief counseling
CURRENT JOB
Board certified, licensed genetic counselor
Health Plans Director, Medical Policy for genetics diagnostic laboratory
Member of Hawai’i Medical Reserves Corps
Dancing with our hālau for the past 3 years.
SUPPORT STAFF
Operations at Liko Boutique
KEALANI NAVOR
HAWAIIAN CULTURAL PRACTITIONER
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Operations Manager & Processor
Liko Boutique
Gift Shop and Thrift Boutique
Drummer and alakaʻi (assistant) for our hālau for the past 15 years.
Formal dance training under the direction of Kumu Hula Ke’ala Kukona.
CURRENT JOB
Time Management & Organizational Skills
Communication and Critical Thinking
Customer Service and Sales
Administrative Assistant
Volunteer, Maui Memorial Hospital
Kākoʻo for ʻAlohi Polynesian Dance Academy
DALE LIVINGSTON
HAWAIIAN CULTURAL PRACTITIONER
CURRENT JOB
Electrician
Stage Crew & Maintenance
'Alohi Polynesian Dance Academy
Kākoʻo (support, assist) to hālau in all activities, events and fundraisers for the past 20 years.
PROFESSIONAL TRADE
Licensed Electrician, 27 years