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As board members we share core communal values including respect for the ʻĀina and Kupuna. We explore diverse approaches to sustainable land management and ongoing preservation of Hana’s unique way of life. This diversity is key to community representation, which makes it possible to carry out our mission to ensure that all individuals have an informed active voice in the political and economic decisions that contribute to our quality of life in Hana.
Lehuanani Park Cosma Secretary
“I cherish our unique culture and traditions, a legacy passed on by the knowledge of our Kupuna. As a member of the Board of Directors, it is my kuleana to perpetuate our heritage for future generations. I am concerned about environmental and social issues that may affect this. As such, I am passionate about advocacy and committed to the practice of pono that serve the community of Hana.”
Lehua was born and raised in Hana, home to her ohana for many generations. She is a recognized leader in community activism, and the founder/president of the Hana Community Dialysis center.
Shane Sinenci
Aloha and Welina,
It is with great honor that I address the Hana Community as a HCA board member. I am humbled to be included in a prestigious group that has worked hard and has laid the foundation to perpetuate community traditions and cultural values; to petition for community infrastructure and public works, and to work toward sustaining our natural resources for generations to come.
My mother is Gladys Roback and is from Keanae Maui. My father is Stephen Sinenci and is from Kipahulu Maui. I have 2 siblings, Sheila Roback and Stephen Jr. We grew up here in Hana. I attended the Lahainaluna High Boarding School and received my BA at the University of Oregon.
As a high school teacher with a Bachelor’s degree, my hopes are that my experiences have prepared me enough to serve my community well. I believe our kupuna are one of our greatest assets and look upon their guidance and input to herald the community into the future. I also welcome your input on any of our community issues, so we may better listen to one another and work toward speaking with one unified voice.
Mahalo,
Shane Sinenci
Barbara Ann I. Benton (Hoopai)
I became a board member because of my concern about the condition of the eroding Hana Pier. My goal is to educate and inform our community about current issues in Hana in hopes that we may have a unified voice in our resolutions.
I was born and raised in Hana, and have been a resident all my life. I graduated from the old Hana School in 1970, and raised my five children in this town. I worked for the old Hotel Hana Maui for 16 1/2 years, and am currently working for the Department of Education, since 2006.
My father was Solomon Ho‘opai and my mother Beatrice Pila, from Hana. Our families come from the Ula‘ino area of Kaeleku. I have three brothers and six sisters who were also born and raised in Hana. I have 10 grandchildren. I would like to leave the legacy of my parents for my grandchildren. This legacy is one where they can attend church services every Sunday, fish and gather for their food, and raise their own children safely. I want to protect Hana’s natural resources and environment, and it’s small-town lifestyle.
Dawn Lono
Born in Detroit and raised in the farm country of Michigan, Dawn Lono moved to Hana in 1980 and married husband John Lono in 1981. She graduated from High School and received a “Certificate of Secretarial Sciences” from Florida A&M University CETA program. Dawn worked for a Management Consulting Firm, MGT of America, in Tallahassee Florida before coming to Hana. Since living in Hana she has worked as a Secretary for Dr. Milton Howell at the Hana Medical Center and Construction Project Manager for Rosewood Hotels, Inc. Dawn & John established a flower farm, Na Pua ‘Ohana in 1983 and opened a retail store in the Hana Town Center, ‘Ohana Lei & Flowers about 10 years ago. She previously had her own bookkeeping service in Hana, Business Works By Dawn, and was also a licensed real estate agent with Carl & Rae Lindquist at Hana Coast Realty. She is currently employed by the County of Maui, Hana Council Office as a Council Aide and is also a licensed minister. Dawn has been dedicated to many community service organizations including the Na Mamo Ali’I O Ka’uiki, Hana Community Association, Maui Flower Growers Association, Hana Business Council, East Maui Agriculture Association to name a few and has chaired the Hana Aloha Festivals Committee and served as a Deacon or Board Member at Wananalua Church for the great part of the last 30 years. She has also been a student of hula Hawai’ian culture with Na Mamo Ali’i O Ka’uiki She continues to be a dedicated community member willing to assist whenever possible.
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