Niniau Kawaihae

Niniau Kawaihae was named OHA’s Director of Community Engagement (Ka Pou Kihi Lono) in February of 2024. Kawaihae’s responsibilities include overseeing OHA’s grants program, which supports Hawaiʻi based nonprofit organizations that have projects, programs, and initiatives that serve the lāhui in alignment with the agency’s Mana i Mauli Ola strategic plan. She also leads the agency’s Beneficiary Services division, which provides direct assistance to beneficiaries to assist in navigating community-based services and resources.