hawaii arts & health network

This Program is made possible through funding by The Maui Strong Fund of the Hawai'i Community Foundation

The AHAS Network is a Hawaii Arts & Health Network (HAHN) providing training, peer learning, and direct mentorship in trauma-informed arts practice. The network supports arts workers in recognizing their essential role in community recovery and well-being.

Network Cohort Presentations

Patty Lee shares her experience at 2026 Hawaii Summit for the institute of Violence, Abuse, and Trauma

2026 arts & Health Fellows

Patricia Lee

Maui Rapid Response

I hold both literal and figurative space for creative resistance

Instagram: @pattyleeactor

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Andrea Pro

My art focuses on native ecosystems and endangered species and my work teaching supports people in developing their capacity to create and staying present with resistance or challenges that may arise during the creative process.

Instagram: @andreapro.printmaker

Website: https://andreapro.com

Other: connectandthrive.net

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Leilani digmon

Mauna Kahālāwai Midwifery and Birth Services, Kalauokekahuli 501-C-3

Culturally-rooted and evidence-based perinatal services, specialized in serving the Native Hawaiian community.

Instagram: @haleohaumea @waileleoakaka

Website: htwww.maunakahalawaimidwifery.com

Other: www.kalauokekahuli.org

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Tina Kailiponi

Co-Director - Maui OnStage Education & Youth Program

I help children find their voice through theatre

Instagram: @tkailiponi

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Axel Renée Winget

PhD, MFA, RDT, Queer Healing Space

I’m a Kauaʻi-based drama therapist (RDT) and scholar-artist blending somatics, parts work, drama therapy, and applied theatre to build embodied resilience and collective care through creative practice.

Instagram: @queerhealing.space

Website: https://www.queerhealing.space

Other: https://linktr.ee/queerhealing

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Heidi Allencastre

Maui County Lead Program Coordinator, Family Hui Hawaii

I do program coordination for FHH, creating welcoming, reflective spaces for families, and parents and supporting Maui County Staff

Instagram: family.hui.hawaii.maui.county

Website: https://familyhuihawaii.org

Other: www.facebook.com/groups/mauicountyfamilyhuihawaii/

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Ashley "Kaliko" Kaauamo

Kanaka ʻŌiwi Educator

ʻĀina & culturally rooted education for students 0-100

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Kathlina Martin

Social Worker

Advocate of Micronesian community and other vulnerable communities.

Website: https://teada.org

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Summer Muramoto

Leeward CC - Love Pono

Provides a safe space for people from all backgrounds and experiences

Instagram: @lovepono

Website: www.leeward.hawaii.edu/lovepono

Other: https://library.leeward.hawaii.edu/lovepono

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Omar Javier Ramirez Pichardo

HuitzilinOmar

Creative and elevating upcycle fashion, regalia, and adornments to make statements for the social expansion and protection on Nature's rights to be protected./ Reutilizing, reusing, and promoting wearable art for the fun of it.

Instagram: Huitzilinomar

Jesa Amascual

Jesa Amascual CDB, Mahika Studio

Mahika Studio was created to make space to re-member our connections, practicing integrated, steadfast support through art and ritual, doula care for sacred transitions, liberation-centered organizing for growing resilient grassroots projects, and community publishing to archive our collective stories.

Instagram: Mahika_Studio_

Website: https://mahikastudio.com

Other: https://ko-fi.com/sickwitch/shop

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Lexer Chou

Leeward CC Love Pono

Lexer Chou (she/her) is an educator who strives to "be the change she wishes to see in the world" (Gandhi). She is a first-generation graduate and is passionate about nurturing future leaders with the intent of mentoring them to develop skills that will allow them to create positive change in their communities.

Instagram: @lovepono

Website: www.leeward.hawaii.edu/lovepono

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Erin Fulton

Erin

Nurturing learning and healing in the wake of Hawaii's profound transformation

Instagram: Alohaintention.getlit

Amazon : https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/25UD1TUL0B54G?ref_=wl_share

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Stephie Garrett

HeartSpace Collaborative

I design experiences that heal, connect, and inspire..

Instagram: /prettypicturesfromstephie

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Alice June Kaahanui

Molokai Arts Center

I am responsible for the administration and management of a 501c3 non profit arts education organization.

Instagram: molokaiartscenter

Website: https://molokaiartscenter.org

Facebook: Molokai Arts Center and MAC Saturday Market at MCHC

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Maggie T Sutrov

Teaching artist

I use drawing and painting to bring people into the present moment, to connect to the ʻāina, to notice and express more of the beauty around them, and to feel at home in the creative process.

Instagram: paint.there

Website: https://paintthere.com

Additional Link: ulanaaina.com

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Ann Davis

Family Hui Hawaii

Ann is an Expressive Arts Therapist and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. At Family Hui Hawaii, as the Co-Executive Director of Programs, Ann helps design and guide trauma-informed, creativity-centered programs that foster healing, resilience, and connection for families throughout the state.

Instagram: family.hui.hawaii

Website: https://www.familyhuihawaii.org