Partners in Development Foundation (PIDF) empowers families to navigate social challenges and to grow self-resiliency, vibrancy, and healthy, secure communities in Hawaiʻi. 

E mālama i ka ‘ohana, ola ke kaiāulu, care for the family, and the community lives. 

From our beginnings in 1997, Partners in Development Foundation draws on ʻike kupuna, ancestral wisdom and knowledge, to meet the current challenges facing Hawaiʻi. We serve the needs of young keiki, their caregivers, and economically vulnerable youth and families in the Hawaiian community to overcome systematic disparities and historical trauma. Our programs are guided by time-tested values and practices that honor our kuleana for people and place in caring for our islands and communities. 

E ola ka ‘ohana, may the family thrive.

Partners in Development Foundation believes that nurturing family success will ignite their ability to serve others.

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Shawn Kanaʻiaupuni

Terry Nakamura

Laura Dang

Stephanie Nishimura

The Leadership Team at Partners In Development Foundation drives the strategic vision and operational effectiveness of the organization, ensuring alignment with its mission to empower families and communities in Hawaiʻi. Comprising key roles such as the President & CEO, Chief Financial Officer, and Vice Presidents of Administration and Operations, this team collaboratively oversees program development, financial stewardship, and organizational management while fostering a culture rooted in ancestral wisdom and community engagement. Their leadership is essential in navigating social challenges and promoting resilience and vibrancy within the communities they serve.

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