Meet your Community Health Worker

Building Pilina

Community Health Workers (CHWs) serve as a bridge between Ke Ola Mamo and the communities we serve. They ensure that vital care and information are accessible, helping families feel supported and empowered to take charge of their health.

Providing Education

CHWʻs offer health education and guide people to resources, ensuring that every 'ohana receives support uniquely tailored to their needs. It is through their commitment and dedication that Ke Ola Mamo can positively impact communities Oʻahu.

Serving Community

Our CHWs are stationed at every Ke Ola Mamo Wellness Center on O’ahu: Waimānalo, Wai’anae, Hau’ula, and Honolulu. Having CHWs on-site ensure that your ‘ohana gets support from people you know and trust.

  • Deedee Teisina is a Community Health Worker with Ke Ola Mamo. Born and raised in the Koʻolauloa area, she continues to reside in her home community, where she supports local health and well-being.

  • Kent V. Kaohiʻai Kaʻahanui is the CHW Lead for Metro & Central Oʻahu and Waialua Moku. He joined Ke Ola Mamo nearly 10 years ago after a 30-year career as an architect. Starting as a Patient Navigator, he later managed the American Indian/Alaskan Native (AIAN) Healthcare in Hawaii Program. Raised in Papakōlea Hawaiian Homestead by his grandparents, Kent is a proud Roosevelt High School graduate and holds degrees from Brigham Young University-Hawaii and the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. His passion for community health stems from a deep commitment to serving others.

  • Laura has been part of the Ke Ola Mamo ‘ohana since 2014 and brings over 30 years of experience in social services. Her career began as a Home Visitor for Early Childhood programs, then transitioned into Domestic Violence Advocacy. She now serves as both a Community Health Worker and a Manager at Ke Ola Mamo. In her free time, Laura is also a trainer for the American Red Cross. She enjoys spending time with her ‘ohana and practices self-care by going on long motorcycle rides with her husband.

  • Kaʻala Mokulehua, affectionately known as "Aunty Kaʻala," is the Community Health Outreach Worker for Ke Ola Mamo in the Koʻolaupoko area of Oʻahu. She serves Native Hawaiians and others from Waimānalo to Kualoa Point.

  • Brad has been a part of the Ke Ola Mamo ‘ohana for two years, serving as a Community Health Worker. His work focuses on supporting the community with medical and dental care, lomi lomi, and helping individuals navigate medical insurance applications. Before moving to Hawai'i in 2021, Brad dedicated over 10 years to serving elders, veterans, single parents, and youth through his nonprofit organization. Now based in Waianae, he continues to bring his passion for helping others to Native Hawaiians, veterans, and Pacific Islanders, deeply committed to community well-being.