Our Team

of extraordinary, radical individuals.
Leads vision and strategy for housing and recovery programs.
15+ years experience (Toyota Motor Corporation, The Coca-Cola Company).
Focus: housing + jobs + long-term stability.
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Lennah Druitt – Director of Community Outreach
Leads outreach and partnerships.
Connects people to housing and support.
Focus: trust, access, long-term engagement.
Zelodia Steytler – Operations & Data Manager
Oversees operations and data systems.
Ensures programs are efficient and compliant.
Focus: measurable outcomes.
Cheryl Jacobs – Executive Director & Founder
Leads vision, strategy, and program development for housing and recovery initiatives. Building a workforce-driven model that connects housing, employment, and support services to create long-term stability.
With 15+ years of experience across organizations including Toyota Motor Corporation and The Coca-Cola Company, she brings a systems-driven approach to helping people move from homelessness to independence.
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Christy Luanza— Community Outreach
Leads community outreach and engagement efforts, building strategic partnerships and connecting vulnerable populations to housing, services, and long-term support.
With deep experience working with underserved and at-risk communities, she specializes in trust-building, access, and sustained engagement.
Her work ensures individuals are not only reached—but successfully connected to structured pathways toward housing stability and care.
Judith Libiarian — Operations & Data 
Oversees program operations, data systems, and performance management, ensuring programs are structured, compliant, and outcome-driven.
With a background in data reporting, systems coordination, and organizational operations, she leads the development of processes that support efficiency, accountability, and scalability.
Her work ensures program performance is measurable, compliant, and aligned with long-term housing and workforce outcomes.
Vacant – Outreach 
Coordinates field outreach and engagement with unsheltered individuals.
Strong background in street outreach and community connection.
Builds relationships that transition individuals into services and housing
Vacant – Peer Support Specialist
Provides mentorship and support through lived experience.
Trained in peer support and recovery-centered engagement.
Helps individuals navigate systems and sustain personal stability.
 –Case Manager
Leads client care planning and service coordination, ensuring individuals receive consistent, structured, and outcome-driven support across programs.
With experience in behavioral health, case management, and crisis intervention, she oversees individualized care strategies that promote stability and long-term progress.
Her work ensures services are coordinated, responsive, and aligned with each client’s path toward housing stability and independence.
Robin Leigh – Outreach Lead
Leads field outreach efforts, coordinating engagement with unsheltered individuals and connecting them to housing, services, and support.
With a strong background in street outreach and community engagement, she specializes in building trust and maintaining consistent presence in the field.
Her work focuses on transitioning individuals from unsheltered conditions into structured pathways toward housing stability and care.
Christopher D – Peer Support Specialist
Provides peer mentorship and support, drawing on lived experience to build trust and meaningful connection with individuals in the program.
Trained in peer support and recovery-centered engagement, he helps individuals navigate systems, access resources, and stay engaged in services.
His work reinforces stability, accountability, and long-term progress toward independence.

Norah Jay –Technical Support

Oversees technical and operational support systems that enable effective outreach, coordination, and service delivery across programs.
With a strong background in field support and community engagement, she ensures teams have the tools, systems, and connectivity needed to operate efficiently in real-time.
Her work strengthens program coordination, data flow, and responsiveness—supporting consistent engagement and successful transitions into services and housing.

Section 2: Project Expansion (Future Hires)

Clinical Director (Kupuna & Wellness)
Leads medical and behavioral health services for residents.
Licensed clinical leadership with experience in integrated care models.
Ensures quality care, compliance, and holistic wellness support.
 
Workforce Pipeline Director (University Liaison)
Develops career pathways and workforce partnerships with universities.
Experience in education partnerships, training programs, and job placement.
Creates sustainable employment pipelines for residents and program graduates.
Project Architect (Modular & Resilient Design)
Leads design and development of modular housing solutions.
Expertise in sustainable architecture and community-based design.
Ensures efficient, scalable, and dignified housing environments.

Community & Cultural Integration

Cultural Practitioner / Kahu Steward
Guides cultural practices and ensures alignment with Hawaiian values.
Deep knowledge of Native Hawaiian traditions and community protocols.
Strengthens cultural connection, healing, and respect for the land.
Director of University Relations & Workforce Pipeline
Manages academic partnerships and student engagement programs.
Experience in workforce development and institutional collaboration.
Expands opportunities through education-to-employment pathways.
Director of Government Relations & Compliance
Navigates regulatory systems and ensures full program compliance.
Background in policy, government processes, and housing regulations.
Aligns operations with local, state, and federal requirements.

Cheryl Jacobs

Board Member

Lody Steytler

Board Member

NIPHA BUYS

Board Member

S DRUIT

Board Member

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