Carla is currently taking over the responsibilities of all aspects of research within Keiki O Ka ‘ Āina's programs. She will be defining appropriate research methodology and specific assessments in order to insure that all program objectives are met and all goals are reached.

Carla has a B.A. with a triple major in Sociology, Anthropology and Art History. She also has completed two M.A.s in Pacific Island Studies and Pacific Island Art History at the University of Hawai'i, Manoa campus. In addition she has had many years of experience working on social research projects for non-profit organizations. Carla is working under the advisement of Earl S. Hishinuma, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Research, Department of Psychiatry, John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawai'i.

Cleda April Kalama is the Technology Project Coordinator for Keiki O Ka ‘ Āina's new on-line data management (ODM) system. She is responsible for working with an in-house team of program and technology specialists to implement the new ODM. The ODM is mission driven and will provide us with immediate access to relevant data concerning KOKA-FLC clients and client services. April has earned her CDA, a B.A. in Communications, and a M.Ed. in Special Education, and has previous experience in computer related technologies.

Jenna Umiamaka is responsible for bringing together and disseminating needed information, available resources, programs, and services in all communities that our organization serves. As a part of her responsibilities, Jenna travels to local communities and sets up collaborations with agencies, communities, and educational units. Jenna has a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Hawai'i, and served as a teacher and student service coordinator at Salt Lake Elementary School.

Kathy Bentley is a nationally recognized Parent Educator and the owner of Kathy's Parenting Solutions. She has her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and her Masters in Counseling Services. She is an annual presenter at the Hawaii Association for the Education of Young Children and the Hawaii Baptist Early Education Association Conferences. She has presented at the Native Hawaiian Education Association Conference, Hawaii State Child Abuse Conferences, HAEYC's Leadership symposiums, the Hawaii Statewide Family summit, the Kamehameha Scholars Ho'ike, the Honolulu District PCNC staff development meeting, Pearl Harbor's Parent Academy and Schofield Barrack's Couples University. She presents workshops to preschools, elementary, middle and high schools, and other parent groups. She has appeared as a parenting expert on the Channel 2 Morning News, KITV 4 News This Morning, The Privilege of Parenting radio show and as a guest on Town Square on Hawaii Public Radio. She has written articles for Hawaii Parent Magazine.

In 2004 Kathy was selected as one of the 12 Outstanding Parent Educators in North America by Parenting Press.

Kathy is a member of the Kaneohe Community Family Center Advisory Board and the Waianae Neighborhood Place Advisory Board.

Kathy is a member of the National Parenting Education Network and the National Association for the Education of Young Children.