About Us

Restoring lives since 2012

He Ala Hou O Ke Ola — "A New Path of Life" — is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit community in Honolulu dedicated to transforming lives, restoring hope, and offering new beginnings.

Our Mission

Educate. Equip. Prepare.

We educate, equip, and prepare individuals with the resources and support needed to successfully reintegrate into society — serving men who are justice-involved, experiencing homelessness, or struggling with addiction and mental health challenges.

Our vision is a thriving community where individuals recover, families reunite, and people find freedom, healing, and purpose on their new path of life.

HAHOKO community gathering
Leadership

Impact Center Team

Our leaders aren't just staff — most walked this same path. That's the HAHOKO difference.

David Makilan

David Makilan

Executive Director & Founder
Bendy Sysomboun

Bendy SysombounU.S. Air ForceVeteran

Operations Director & Co-Founder
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Clean & Sober Housing Director
Melvin Ah Yun

Melvin Ah Yun

Operations Manager & Safety Officer
Harvey Austin Kaohimaunu Mahunalii Tomaselli Jr

Harvey Austin Kaohimaunu Mahunalii Tomaselli Jr

Program Administrator
Kimberly-Ann Kehaulani Bailey

Kimberly-Ann Kehaulani Bailey

Program Support Specialist
Matthew Gordon

Matthew GordonU.S. Marine CorpsVeteran

Certified Peer Support Specialist
Ricky Kaleopaa

Ricky Kaleopaa

Transporter & Housing Manager
Community Integration Services Team
Carol-Ann K. Mattos

Carol-Ann K. Mattos

CIS Coordinator
Desiree Paulino

Desiree Paulino

CIS Coordinator
Rokeuaine Letua

Rokeuaine Letua

CIS Coordinator
Naomi Chan

Naomi Chan

CIS Coordinator
Faith Fahey

Faith Fahey

CIS Coordinator
Board of Directors

John Mead

Chairperson of the Board • Director • Executive Vice President

David Makilan

President • Director • CEO • Founder

Bendy Sysomboun

Assistant Secretary • Treasurer

Robin Uesato

Assistant Controller • Chief Financial Officer

Christina Everett

Director • Secretary

Carl Frazier

Director