 Donna Okada-Asher, Chair (updated 4/8/25) – Donna Okada-Asher was born on Kauai and attended Kekaha Elementary and Waimea High Schools. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology from the University of Hawaii, Manoa. She is a Senior Marketing Representative for Diagnostic Laboratory Services, Inc. (DLS), currently in her 23rd year. Prior to her current assignment, she practiced as a medical technologist for 13 years for both SmithKline Beecham Clinical Laboratory and Diagnostic Laboratory Services. Donna is married to Roy Asher and they have three children, Stevie, Evan and Marissa. She has three grandchildren: Lyon 13, Greysen 3, and Olivia 2. She cherishes the time she spends with her family, especially her grandchildren. Her interests are in traveling abroad and relishes coordinating and planning the family vacations. |
 Ernest Kanekoa, Vice-Chair – has over 40 years of experience in the Hotel, Security and Food and Beverage services. The owner of the Kalaheo Steak and Ribs, he focuses on giving back to his community through time spent on different boards and service associations such as the Hawaii Business Association, the American Society of Industrial Security, the Honolulu Zoo, the Kauai Security Association and the Molokai Visitors Association. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Travel Industry Management from the University of Hawaii, Manoa and other degrees and certificates from the Kapiolani Community College, the Honolulu Community College and the Pan American Air Pacific School respectively. Mr. Kanekoa enjoys outdoor activities such as body surfing in his spare time. |
 Glenda Nogami Streufert, Director – brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the HHSC Kauai Region. Having grown up on the Island of Lanai to moving to the Midwest, to Germany and later to Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania, she has experienced life with a broader perspective. She has worked in both academic and governmental positions. Most recently, she’s served as the Chair of the Kauai County Planning Commission where hearings for zoning and land use permits are reviewed and decided upon. Dr. Nogami-Streufert also managed the Kauai Civil Defense Agency (now Kauai Emergency Management Association). She holds a Bachelor’s, Master’s and Ph.D. from Purdue University and enjoys many activities in her spare time. |
 Chris Yuh, Director – is a graduate of Kamehameha Schools Kapalama. He attended the University of Nevada at Las Vegas and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with a Minor in Information Systems. He started his career in accounting and analytic positions graduating to leadership roles contributing to cost savings and revenue generating responsibilities in tourism, aviation, and utility industries. Mr. Yuh is the Manager of Finance, Risk, and Analytics of Kauai Island Utility Cooperative and is part of their Senior Leadership Team. |
 Clyde Nakaya, Director – Born and raised on Kauai until graduating from Waimea High School. Attended the University of Hawaii and obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management. Ended a 42 year career in banking with my retirement from First Hawaiian Bank as Vice President and Team Leader of Commercial Banking Division in 2023. In my retirement, I’m enjoying life by traveling to the U.S. and Japan, spending quality time with my siblings’ family and good friends, and being involved with non-profits such as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kauai and Kauai Housing Development Corporation. |
 Kaulana Mossman, Director – is the Community Planning Liaison for the Pacific Missile Range Facility. In this role, she serves as the outreach representative promoting new and established professional relationships with military, civilian, and community partners. For the past 22 years, she has worked in the fields of health, education, and advocacy in nonprofit, private, and government sectors. Kaulana has gained extensive knowledge in federal policy while working as constituent outreach liaison for U.S. Representative Tulsi Gabbard.
Previous roles include program director with ‘Ohana Pacific Health, Hawai‘i Government Employees Association division chief, Big Brothers Big Sisters program director, and Bright Horizons Family Solutions’ Garner Learning Center program director. She serves as a board member with the Hawai‘i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kauaʻi Region, The Friends of King Kaumualiʻi, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hawai’i, and the Hawaiʻi Children’s Trust Fund advisory board. Kaulana received her bachelor’s degree in sociology with an emphasis in education from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and attended Chabot College with a focus on early childhood education. |
