The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is pleased to welcome Kasidy “Malu” Lani-Kaʻakimaka as its new Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi beneficiary services assistant. Her kuleana with OHA is to provide direct, in-person support and kōkua to Molokaʻi beneficiaries, including with the Hawaiian Registry Program, and to serve as a liaison and support to Lānaʻi beneficiaries.
Malu joined OHA this past March. Prior to that, she has worked primarily in the medical field, serving as a kūpuna care community health outreach worker for Nā Puʻuwai (part of the Native Hawaiian health care system on Molokaʻi), as a clinical managerial assistant at Molokaʻi General Hospital, and as a home care service provider with Care Resource Hawaiʻi.
When she isn’t working, Malu’s greatest joy is spending time with her ʻohana. She believes in being fully present with her ʻohana and appreciating the simple, meaningful moments they share together to create memories.
Born and raised on Molokaʻi, Malu is a proud graduate of Molokaʻi High School and earned a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification through Maui Community College.
“Molokaʻi is not just where I’m from, it’s who I am,” Malu said. “My community, my culture, and my values are deeply rooted in this island.”
Growing up on Molokaʻi, Malu knows how important it is to kōkua. “Iʻve seen firsthand the importance of taking care of one-another. With limited resources and unique challenges, the strength of our island lies in our ability to support each other.”
Through her years working in healthcare, Malu has been able to serve her community in meaningful ways. She hopes that her work at OHA will provide growth opportunities that will allow her to contribute to the wellbeing of our lāhui in more ways.
“I’m excited and honored to begin this next chapter, and I’m ready to serve our people with aloha, intention, and a deep commitment to uplifting our communities.”
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