The core of our work is made possible by our relationships with CrossFit, Knudsen Trust, and the Garden Island Motorcycle Club.The work we accomplish together is reaching communities and changing lives.
Mahalo Nui Loa
Without your support our programs would not be possible! Thank you for embracing our foundation and standing alongside us every step of the way.
Our team
“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” - Aristotle
Our team comes from all over the world to impact the mission of the Keala Foundation.
Aaron Hoff
Founder of the Keala Foundation and Co-Founder of the Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run
Sarah Braunsdorf
Executive Director
Bertram Almeida
Community Relations and Co-Founder of the Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run
Joe Bacio
Adult & Youth Coach
Kawena Bagano
Early Intervention Program Co-Founder
Rory Bautista
Driver
Mia Collins
Youth Coach
Rich Cooper
Peer Recovery Coach
Danny Crawford
Peer Recovery Coach, Youth Transportation Driver
Darren Cotè
Adult Coach
Bret Edgerton
Keala Affiliate Manager
Alysha Enbom
YEP Coach, Nutrition Coach
Michelle Hickerson
Adult Coach
Nate Jacobsmeyer
Adult Coach
Tony Leair
Peer Recovery Coach
Bronson & Kai Lovell
Anahola
Kaina Makua
Kumanoikeala & Kilohana Program
Kayla Marin
Adult & Youth Coach
Marce Mayadag
Southside Facilities & Support
Chris Osborn
Early Intervention Program, HR Manager
Mark Parubrub
Adult Coach
Billy Quereto
Early Intervention Program Co-Founder
Julie Reinbold
Adult Coach
Chaning Schofield
Adult & Youth Coach
Isaac Silva II
Peer Recovery Coach & Youth Coach
Ratih Sutrisno
Marketing & Communications Manager
Kilinoe Ventura
Youth Coach
Tasha Yamamoto
Kekaha Community Manager, Youth & Adult Coach