DIRECTORS:
Casey Branco
"Everybody's Uncle" Casey is a loveable teddy bear serving with Friends of the Children of West Hawaii for the love of the mission. Outside of his volunteer hours Casey is a landscaper, a painter, and a bouncer.
Karen Nez
One of our newest board members, Ms. Nez joined the Friends of the Children of West Hawaii Board of Directors because she is a local resident who understands the needs for the services we provide.
Keoni Deleon
Demonstrating the power of coworkers' influence, Mr. Deleon is another Costco supervisor serving with Friends of the Children of West Hawaii. Having grown up in Kona he strives to provide resources he knows our community is in need of.
Wanda Thompson-Cash
With a fascinating history including personal expereince with the issues specifically addressed by the mission of Friends of the Children of West Hawaii, Ms. Thomspon-Cash is a transplant to the island who has volunteered in order to help to ensure necessary skills and services for children in the foster care system.
Ramona Estoy
Although "retired" now (and nobody who knows her believes it), Ms. Estoy was a foster parent and foster professional for a number of years. She has volunteered to serve with FCWH in order to cotinue to provide for the betterment of the lives of the children in our community.
Jared Wolfinger
A manager for a local bar by profession, Mr. Wolfinger brings his management experience to the FCWH Board of Directors and his enthusiasm to the programs and events he assists us with.
Ruby-Simone Jordan
Not only the first ever youth member of the FCWH Board of Directors, but also the first Youth Outreach Liaison and inaugural chair to our Youth Leadership Alliance leadership and self governance program. In addition to serving with FCWH Ms. Jordan is also attending beauty school and serving as Miss Kona Coffee.