Bridging providers, advocates, and communities for a healthier Hawai‘i
Empowering Community Health Together
E mālama i ka lāhui — Join Us in Strengthening Well-Being in Hawai'i
About Hawai'i Community Health
Our Mission
At Hawai'i Community Health, we are dedicated to uniting healthcare providers, health advocates, researchers, and community leaders.
Our mission is to advance health and well-being across Hawai‘i through collaboration, education, and service.
Our Vision
A resilient, equitable Hawai‘i where every community thrives through strong partnerships and shared responsibility for health.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to build trusted connections and strengthen care rooted in Hawai‘i—creating a health system that is more connected, resilient, and responsive, where every community is
supported and prepared for the future.
Our Work
Hawai‘i Community Health (HCH) exists to strengthen the health and resilience of our islands by connecting providers, advocates, researchers, and community partners across Hawai‘i.
We bring together diverse expertise
and lived experience to:
- Bridge gaps in healthcare access through collaboration and advocacy.
- Provide opportunities for education, training, and continuing professional development.
- Support disaster recovery and long-term community health planning.
- Foster trusted networks that share resources, knowledge, and solutions grounded in local culture and needs.
The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.
Mahatma Gandhi
Health Leaders and Community Partners
Mental Health Expert & Provider Liaison
Mental Health Expert & Provider Liaison
Mental Health Expert & Provider Liaison
Dr. Christopher Knightsbridge, Psy.D.
Director of Mental Health Services
Hawai'i Community Health
Contact: chris@hawaiicommunityhealth.org
Focus: Leading mental health initiatives that integrate trauma-informed care, provider and responder support, and system-wide strategies to promote community well-being.
Healthcare Provider Liaison, Nurse Leader
Mental Health Expert & Provider Liaison
Mental Health Expert & Provider Liaison
Dayna Moore, BSN, LPN
Founder/Managing Director
Hawai'i Community Health
Contact: dayna@hawaiicommunityhealth.org
Focus: Building trusted connections across Hawai‘i’s healthcare and advocacy networks, coordinating disaster response, and fostering grassroots collaboration to strengthen resilience and equity.
Data Analysis Expert, Advisor
Mental Health Expert & Provider Liaison
Scientific Expert, Cultural Advisor
Susan Pcola-Davis, BA Psychology
Research & Advocacy Advisor
Specialties: Keiki & Family Advocacy, DOE/BOE, Red Hill Data, & JCAHO Specialist
Focus: Advancing health equity through data-driven research, education system advocacy, and legislative engagement, with expertise in environmental health issues such as Red Hill water contamination.
Scientific Expert, Cultural Advisor
Scientific Expert, Cultural Advisor
Scientific Expert, Cultural Advisor
Dr. Alika Maunakea, Ph.D.
Co-Director:
Maui Wildfire Exposure Study & Registry Epigeneticist & Professor, JABSOM
– University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Focus: Bringing Native Hawaiian cultural perspectives and community insight into health initiatives, with a focus on equity, resilience, and locally grounded solutions.
Health Economics Expert, Advisor
Scientific Expert, Cultural Advisor
Health Economics Expert, Advisor
Dr. Ruben Juarez, Ph.D.
Co-Director:
Maui Wildfire Exposure Study & Registry
HMSA Endowed Professor - UHERO
– University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Focus: Hispanic cultural liaison applying data science and economic analysis to improve healthcare access, resilience, and policy solutions in Hawai‘i and across the Pacific.
Public Health Expert, Advisor
Scientific Expert, Cultural Advisor
Health Economics Expert, Advisor
Dr. Lorrin Pang, MD, MPH
Maui District Health Officer
Hawai‘i State Department of Health
MDHO Website: https://health.hawaii.gov/maui/
Focus: Expertise in infectious disease, environmental health, and disaster response with decades of public health service across Hawai‘i and the Pacific.
Public Health Data Expert, Advisor
Health Leaders, Experts, & Advisors
Health Leaders, Experts, & Advisors
Dr. Lee Altenberg, Ph.D.
Title: Public Health Data & Modeling Expert, Advisor
Affiliation: Public health data monitoring & education initiatives (Maui COVID-19 Facts Annex; dynamics.org)
Focus: Public health data monitoring, analysis, and education, specializing in COVID-19; integrates computational modeling and theoretical population biology to support evidence‑informed decision‑making.
Website: https://dynamics.org/
Maui COVID-19 Facts Annex: https://tinyurl.com/Maui-Covid19-Facts-Annex
Health Leaders, Experts, & Advisors
Health Leaders, Experts, & Advisors
Health Leaders, Experts, & Advisors
Placeholder for Hawai'i Community Health Medical/Scientific Advisory Members & Partners - Coming Soon!
Health Leaders, Experts, & Advisors
Health Leaders, Experts, & Advisors
Health Leaders, Experts, & Advisors
Placeholder for Hawai'i Community Health Community Advisory Members & Org Partners - Coming Soon!
Health Leaders, Experts, & Advisors
Health Leaders, Experts, & Advisors
Health Leaders, Experts, & Advisors
Placeholder for HCH Community Health Heroes & Volunteers - Coming Soon!
Our Interactive Community Health Projects
Healthcare Provider Engagement
Building Hawai'i Community Health Networks
Building Hawai'i Community Health Networks
Engaging the community is vital for resiliency. Hawai'i Health C.A.R.E. Hui, a project of Hawai'i Community Health, fosters active participation from healthcare providers, advocates, and leaders to build a healthier Hawai‘i for everyone.
Building Hawai'i Community Health Networks
Building Hawai'i Community Health Networks
Building Hawai'i Community Health Networks
A project of Hawai‘i Community Health, Hawai'i Long Covid C.A.R.E.S. Network connects people impacted by COVID-19 and Long Covid with community, advocacy, resources, education, and support. Help grow our community group to learn, share, and strengthen care in Hawai‘i.
Public Health Education
Building Hawai'i Community Health Networks
Strengthening Community Bonds
Public health education is a cornerstone of our mission. Hawai'i A.C.E. Initiative, a long-term project of Hawai'i Community Health, is a public health education and engagement platform for sharing information from reliable sources that promote public health.
Strengthening Community Bonds
Building Hawai'i Community Health Networks
Strengthening Community Bonds
We collaborate with health experts, advocates, and patients to create better health outcomes and address disparities affecting Kānaka Maoli, Asian Pacific Islanders, and Hawaii's underserved, disabled, or disadvantaged communities
- from keiki to kūpuna.
We strive to boost community health resources that are locally sustainable.
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
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