Dr. Keliikoa is a research faculty member in the Office of Public Health Studies, Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health, at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. She is co-lead of the Healthy Hawai‘i Evaluation Team and evaluates public health initiatives to prevent and reduce chronic diseases in Hawai‘i communities.

Claudia Hartz is a Behavioral Health Patient Navigator at Hawaii Island Community Health Center, where she has been dedicated for over nine years. She began her journey as a part-time Community Health Worker when the center was known as West Hawaii Community Health Center.

Claudia holds a B.A. in Transborder Chicano/Latino Studies with a focus on Community Health and Development from Arizona State University. In Fall 2020, she began her Master's in Social Work at the University of Hawai'i Manoa and completed it in 2023. Recently, Claudia passed her licensure exam to become a licensed social worker and is working toward her goal of becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

In her role, Claudia connects underserved communities with resources and helps identify barriers to medical and behavioral health care. She is actively involved in various boards, including serving as Vice President for PATH (People for Active Transportation Hawaii) and as an advisor for the ALOHA Latino Association. Claudia is also the outgoing chair for the HICHW association.

In her free time, Claudia enjoys walks with her family and her two dogs, Cookie and Buddy.

Chauncey Hatico is a Native Hawaiian, Community Health Worker, rooted in his community. He joined Hawaii Public Health Institute in November 2023 as the Program Coordinator for the Hawai'i Community Health Worker (CHW) Association to support CHWs across Hawai'i. Before joining HIPHI, Chauncey worked as a CHW at HMSA Care Coordination, a CHW Supervisor at Hui Mālama Ola Nā' Ōiwi, and a Certified Medical Assistant at Queen's North Hawai'i Community Hospital. He has a CHW Certificate of Competence from Maui Community College and is a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant through the National Healthcareer Association. Chauncey has recently been selected by the National Association of Community Health Workers as a Subject matter expert (SME) on Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. Chauncey is also a Musician, Kalo Farmer, Owner of Kuʼu Ohana Farm, and Vice President of the Waipiʼo Valley Taro Farmers Association. In his spare time, he enjoys time with his wife and three sons, playing Hawaiian music, dancing hula, and sharing his culture. Chauncey believes that CHWs are vital in bringing health equity to Hawai'i.

May Rose Dela Cruz is the associate director of the Community Engagement Core for Ola HAWAII, a project at UH-JABSOM that addresses minority health research in Hawai‘i. Her current positions include the Director of Health Equity and Research at the Hawai‘i Public Health Institute and Assistant Researcher at the University of Hawai‘i’s (UH) Office of Public Health Studies (Thompson School of Social Work and Public Health). Dr. Dela Cruz’s current research and interests involve underage drinking prevention, providing appropriate community health materials, reducing health disparities among Filipinos and increasing COVID-19 vaccination and outreach to Hawai‘i’s most vulnerable communities. She was born in the Philippines with ancestral roots in Ilocos Norte and Bohol.

Cynthia Crabtree combines a solid academic background in psychology with practical expertise in community health, embodying the spirit of service and advancement in telehealth. As a University of Hawaii at Manoa alumna and a certified Community Health Worker from Kapiolani Community College, she leverages her knowledge to foster digital literacy and health access.

At Hawai'i UTelehealth, she worked under the guidance of Dr. Kelley Withy, contributing significantly to remote healthcare provision in Hilo. Cynthia's current role at REACH centers around educational initiatives, from distributing peripheral health kits to leading community outreach, further bridging the gap between technology and wellness in rural areas.

She actively shapes the healthcare landscape as the Hawaii County representative for the Hawaiʻi Community Health Worker Association, where she also chairs the Communications and Marketing committee. Her engagement extends to policy and advocacy, demonstrating her commitment to voicing community needs and pushing for relevant changes.

Cynthia's drive to stay informed sees her at the forefront of technological developments in health, participating in weekly Broadband Hui meetings to stay abreast of the sector's evolution.

Her personal life as a mother of two and a wife weaves seamlessly with her professional pursuits, reflecting her belief in the interconnection of family, health, and community empowerment. Cynthia’s multifaceted approach positions her as an advocate for progress, a bearer of knowledge, and a testament to the power of community-focused healthcare.