Kau`i Rezentes
Kau`i is a Kamehameha graduate who works at Hilopa`a Family to Family Health Information Center. She is the mom to Ava, who, at 11 years old is the most medically fragile child in Hawaii. Kau`i serves on Hawaii’s Special Education Advisory Council and the Western Regional Genetic Alliance Advisory Council and is Vice President of Family Voices. She embodies aloha, advocating for and mentoring families, sharing the message that tomorrow is another day, and it will be a good day as long as you stay true to yourself and love your child.
Lisa Jaso
Lisa is a single mother to four children and thirteen grandchildren. She is a resident of Ka`ahumanu homes where she is the President of the Residents’ Association. Lisa gives back to her community by volunteering for Summer Fun, after-school tutoring and organizing dances. She has been active in both the East and West Honolulu Community Children’s Councils for the past nine years and has taken on the role of caregiver to her four-year old granddaughter who has special health care needs. Lisa is a gem in our community that shines in every heart she touches.
