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Our Leadership
We are led by individuals from a variety of backgrounds, with work ranging across the public, private, and non-profit sectors.
All of us have watched as friends and family priced out of Hawai‘i.
That's why we work under a common goal: to make our state affordable enough to bring those people home.
About us
Board
Danicole Ramos
Chairperson
Nalani Sachiko Kaku
Deputy Chairperson
Richmond Luzar
Danicole is from Waialua and is a 2012 graduate of Kalani High School. He currently provides legal services to underserved immigrant communities as the Associate Director and Staff Attorney at UH Manoa's Refugee & Immigration Law Clinic. His policy interests include increasing affordable and workforce housing and expanding transit-oriented communities. Outside of work, he enjoys surfing and watching sports.
Nalani was raised in Mililani and Wahiawa. She's a Kamehameha Schools alumna with over a decade in operations and workforce development at UH, Kupu, and Mana Up. She's currently the director of Hawaii Technology Pathways at Recurring Decimal, connecting kamaʻāina tech professionals — from the mainland and locally based — with Hawaii employers. Outside of work, she tends her dryland kalo garden and hikes.
Administrator
Richmond Luzar was raised in San Francisco and attended UH Mānoa. He currently works as an independent consultant specializing in nonprofit government relations, communications, and fundraising. Previously, he worked at the Honolulu City Council and the Hawai‘i State Legislature. Outside of work, Richmond enjoys reading and drinking coffee.
Advisors
(Non-Voting Member)
Dustin Carr
Policy Advisor
Dustin Carr was raised in East Honolulu, attending Iolani School and UCLA. He currently leads the finance, sales, and marketing for Kahuina, Stanford Carr Development’s newest residential community in Kakaako. He also actively supports the development of the New Aloha Stadium Entertainment District. Outside of work, Dustin enjoys golfing, pickleball, and basketball.