About Hoʻōla Nā Pua
Who We Are
Our Mission
Hoʻōla Nā Pua (New Life for Our Children) was founded to shine a light on the dark criminal enterprise of child sex trafficking, placing the health and healing of Hawaiʻiʼs youth at the center of its mission.
Our Vision
A community where every child is safe and empowered to embrace a bright future. We remain dedicated to ensuring Hawaiʻiʼs most vulnerable youth understand their worth, know they are not at fault, and have access to futures free from violence.
Leadership
The people guiding our mission.
Our Board of Directors brings deep expertise across healthcare, finance, community development, and survivor advocacy. Each member is united by a shared commitment to the children of Hawaiʻi.
Co-Chair
Julie Hong
Director, AECOM
27 years of infrastructure and environmental planning experience. B.S. Environmental Science & Art History (University of Virginia); M.S. Environmental Science & Policy (Johns Hopkins). Executive Board Member, Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE).
Co-Chair
Steve Beattie
Global Anti-Financial Crimes Leader
Expert in human trafficking, anti-money laundering, and cryptocurrency risk. Brings extensive board leadership across sectors and a global lens to HNPʼs financial integrity and governance.
Vice Chairperson
Robin Yoshimura
Brand Ambassador, Black Bear Diner
25 years with Black Bear Diner. Board Chairperson, Saint Louis Schoolʼs Education Programs. Over 30 years of charitable board service across Hawaiʻi.
Treasurer
Keith Winnacott
CPA & Finance Professional
20+ years in public accounting and consulting. Formerly Director of Accounting & Reporting at Maui Health. University of Maryland graduate.
Secretary
Sonya Gomes
SVP & Division Manager, Central Pacific Bank
25 years in banking and financial services. MBA, University of Phoenix. A steady operational voice on HNPʼs governance and institutional partnerships.
Board Members
Jacquie Laird
Board Member
5-year HNP volunteer. Background in retail management, merchandise, and holistic wellness.
Chris Perkins
Executive Coach
31 years of mental health leadership; former division president, regional VP, CEO, and executive director.
Melissa Jackson
Board Member
Zilber Family Foundation and Adventist Health Castle boards; Make-A-Wish Hawaiʻi development committee.
Sondra Leiggi Brandon
VP Patient Care, Behavioral Health
Board-certified Family & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner; dual masterʼs degrees in Nursing and Public Health; Omidyar Fellow; Hawaiʻi Business Magazine “20 for the Next 20.”
Charles Kaneshiro
Chairman, G70 Design
35+ years in institutional and educational facility design; Hawaiʻiʼs first Green Schools Advocate; 2024 Regional President, Association for Learning Environments.
Jessica Nohara Salvacion
VP & Group Controller, Servco Pacific
CPA; University of Hawaiʻi degrees; officer sponsor of Servcoʼs Wahine Allyship Group.
Erin Evans
Broker/Owner, CENTURY 21 Island Homes
HNP volunteer since 2020; Wounded Warrior Ohana supporter; Honolulu Board of Realtors Grievance Committee.
Board Emeritus
Jessica Muñoz
Founder, Hoʻola Na Pua
Clinical emergency nurse practitioner with 18 years of healthcare leadership. Opened Pearl Haven, trained globally in trauma-informed care, and received the Department of Homeland Security National Award for Exemplary Partnerships.
Karen Polivka
Board Emeritus Member
College of William & Mary graduate; former leadership at Virginia Opera, Opera Memphis, Opera Festival of New Jersey, and Hawaiʻi Opera Theatre. Board service: Joyful Heart Foundation, Kapiolani Hospital Foundation.
Advisory Board
Nathan Shimodoi
Advisory Board Member
Transparency
Annual reports. Published every year.
HNP's annual reports document program outcomes, financial stewardship, and the cumulative impact of donor support. They exist because accountability is not optional, it's how trust is built and maintained over time.
Accountability
Credentials that reflect rigorous standards.
Independent verification matters. HNP's ratings, certifications, and affiliations are not decorative, they represent ongoing standards for financial transparency, governance, and operational accountability.
For donors making meaningful gifts, these credentials provide a foundation for confidence that goes beyond mission alignment.
Give with ConfidenceRating
4-Star Charity Navigator
Certification
GuideStar Transparency Seal
Affiliation
Partner Agency of AUW
Federal
CFC #26421
Registration
EIN #46-5139164
Clinical
CARF-Accredited Facility
Take action
Building a future where every child is safe.
Healing requires stability. Stability requires partnership. Your support strengthens safety, dignity, and long-term resilience for Hawaiʻi’s youth.
One-time gift
Respond to urgent needs across care, prevention, and recovery.
Monthly giving
Create steadier support for programming that must remain consistent over time.
Leadership partnership
Fund deeper capacity, long-term growth, and durable systems of care.