BOARD MEMBER

Aunty Dani was born and raised in Paia, Maui. She attended Kaunoa School and then Kamehameha Schools Kapālama as a border. Diane is the founder of Hui Malama Learning Center, the head coach of Hawaiian Canoe Club, and has been practicing law on Maui since 1979. PONO Legal is housed in her law office in Wailuku.

BOARD MEMBER

Aunty Bina has an extensive background in education and political science. From 1988 to 2011, Aunty Bina raised numerous haumāna at Kamehameha Schools Kapālama. Bina brings a strong educational perspective to PONO Legal, as well as a deep understanding of the complex and nuanced politics in Hawaiʻi.

BOARD MEMBER

Tanya was born and raised in Hawaiʻi. She is a 1985 Lahainaluna High School graduate and currently lives in Wailuku with her husband who is a Lahaina firefighter. Tanya is committed to helping Maui rebuild with the community’s voices and interests leading the effort.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Heidi was born and raised in Makawao. She is a 1988 graduate of Kamehameha Schools and currently a law professor at the University of San Francisco School of Law. She maintains a law license in Hawaiʻi, California, and Massachusetts. In response to the Maui fires, Heidi and her friend Susan started PONO Legal to support her community.

OFFICE MANAGER

Crystal has lived on Maui for the last 24 years and is married to a Maui native. Prior to joining PONO Legal, she spent her career working in accounting. In her spare time Crystal enjoys walking, scrapbooking, and going on vacations with her family.

STAFF ATTORNEY

PONO Legal is in the process of hiring a new staff attorney to help Maui fire survivors navigate their legal issues.

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