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About Us

Going Home Hawai'i (GHH) is the name given to efforts on the Big Island to reintegrate justice-involved individuals into the community and the workforce. GHH consists of over 50 public and private entities and their representatives with an island-wide network of over 250 members. GHH also has members throughout the State of Hawai'i and members residing in other countries, who are interested in getting involved to learn about providing more cost-effective, innovative programs to decrease overcrowding in jails and prisons nationwide; while simultaneously offering reintegrating inmates various opportunities to become contributing members of society. GHH members offer solutions and support for one another as providers, legislators, volunteers and concerned citizens who would like to create safer communities. It is through this collaborative effort that GHH has been and continues to be so successful.

 GHH Board of Directors

  • Board President: Gil Silva
  • Board Vice President: Debbie Ching-Maiava
  • Vice President, Development: Irene Nagao
  • Secretary: Denise Pacheco
  • Treasurer: Patricia Kaleiwahea
  • Board Member: Glenn Hansen
  • Board Member: Jay Kimura
  • Board Member: Dr. Tracey Wise, Ph.D.
  • Board Member: Kaipo Dye

GHH Staff

  • Les Estrella, Chief Executive Officer
  • Carol Matayoshi, Chief Operations Officer
  • Kimi Palacio, Programs Director/East Hawai'i
  • Dawn Esperago, Programs Director/West Hawai'i
  • Michelle Manalo, Finance Officer
  • Selena Dye, Native Hawaiian Career & Technical Education Program Coordinator
  • Michelle DeRego, Intensive Case Manager/East Hawai'i
  • Zinah Loeb, Mentoring Program Coordinator
  • Faith Oshiro, Program Assistant/East Hawai'i
  • Cathy Manewa, Program Assistant/West Hawai'i