My name is Gerardi, and I have OMI to thank for my recovery and my life that I now share with my family. I owe a lot to our substance abuse program for giving me the help I so desperately needed in my times of trials and tribulations. I enjoy work everyday as I can help others live a life of sobriety.

My intention is to be of service to anyone. Mindfulness, positive self-outlook, nonviolent communication, healthy grieving, and helping people understand the nervous system’s role in moving through and recovering from overwhelming life events are some of my specialties.

Success to me is not how much I have, but how much I can give. I love being able to be with an organization that has impacted my community for years. I believe a safe place like ‘Ohana Makamae and a passionate team, we will see problems decrease.

Aloha! I was born and raised in beautiful Hana. Ohana Makamae has helped my family and I through rough times and I am forever grateful. From being a client, to working as a school base counselor, part-time adult substance abuse counselor, and now office manager/case worker. I am experienced in this field and understand your situation. Let me help you and your ohana!

Aloha! I am a husband, father, farmer, a domestic Violence counselor and a pastor. My hope is to see families and individuals restored to a life of peace and harmony in our Hana Community! Ohana Makamae is a place with adequate resources and assistance to help you!

Hana has given me so much and I only hope that I can give in return. My goal is to empower individuals by reflecting their innate abilities to make positive choices, engage in healthy relationships, and grow in their awareness, so they can live healthy lives and influence others in a positive way.