The People Behind Great Futures

Our Team

As a leading youth services organization in Hawaii, our excellence is achieved through talented, motivated, and caring staff who make our mission possible every day.

Our staff are educators, coaches, performers, artists, mentors, community leaders, and passionate youth advocates. Whether full-time, part-time, or seasonal, every member of the BGCH team plays an important role in helping young people learn, grow, belong, and prepare for great futures.

Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii staff member supporting a young person during an outdoor ocean activity
Caring Adults Changing lives every day.
Administrative Staff

The Team Behind the Team.

From resource development and finance to human resources, programs, operations, technology, data, and safety, our administrative team provides the support that helps BGCH Clubhouses serve youth across Oahu and Kauai.

Paddy Kauhane, President and CEO of Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii
President & CEO

Paddy Kauhane

Paddy Kauhane leads Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii and the organization’s work to provide safe places, caring mentors, and life-changing opportunities for young people across the islands we serve.

Administrative Team

Supporting Our Mission Every Day.

Amanda Panyarat Executive & Administrative Assistant
Brianne Villarosa Director of Teen Services & Initiatives
Bryden Kaauwai Teen Services & Initiatives Program Manager
Christine Lee Accountant
Claudia “Lala” Fernandez EVP & Chief Operations Officer
Damon “Kukea” Naber Facilities Manager
Brycen McKee Director of IT
Florrie Charnaw Chief Financial Officer
Graciella “Gracie” Butler Development Coordinator
Inglish Jones Director of Development – Oahu
Jeffrey Jones Child & Club Safety Coordinator
Jessica Williams Grants and Data Manager
JR Area Operations Director – Kauai
Kristi Mapes Marketing and Design Specialist
Marina Samylkina Grants Data Systems Manager
McKenzie Jones Human Resources Assistant
Mike Anderson Director of Operations & Safety
Misty Nakashima Accounts Payable Specialist
Shyann Ah Nee Career Pathways Manager
Tina Albao Director of Development – Kauai
Troy Muraoka Community Impact and Project Manager
Clubhouse Directors

Leadership Where It Matters Most.

Clubhouse Directors are responsible for the overall management and success of their individual Clubs, from nationally recognized youth programs and staff leadership to partnerships with families, volunteers, donors, and community organizations.

Charles C. Spalding Honolulu Clubhouse Danielle “Dani” Trinidad Clubhouse Director
Hale Pono Ewa Beach Clubhouse Chaney Kahaloa Interim Clubhouse Director
NFL YET Hawaii & Teen Center Nanakuli Clubhouse Kekoa “Koa” Tupua Clubhouse Director
Waianae Clubhouse Kristle Jury-Hale Clubhouse Director
Windward Clubhouse Shayla Moura Clubhouse Director
Kapaa Clubhouse Jaira Robia Clubhouse Director
Lihue Clubhouse Asaka Herman Clubhouse Director
St. Theresa Clubhouse Sally Tompkins Clubhouse Director
West Kauai Clubhouse Sally Tompkins Clubhouse Director
Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii staff and volunteers serving youth during a Club community activity
Program Staff

Mentors. Champions. Difference Makers.

Our program staff serve as incredible mentors, develop and implement engaging curriculum, and inspire youth to reach their full potential.

Every day, they bring BGCH programs to life through education, leadership, health and wellness, arts and culture, and sports and recreation.