LEINAALA L. KANANA
Waianae,USA
Summary
Senior healthcare executive with over 20 years of experience dedicated to advancing community health programs, workforce development, and care coordination for underserved populations. Recognized for exceptional leadership in program development, interdisciplinary team management, and fostering systems-level collaboration within federally qualified health centers. Committed to enhancing health outcomes and expanding access to care for Native Hawaiian and rural communities through culturally grounded services, strategic partnerships, and innovative workforce training initiatives. A results-driven approach ensures impactful solutions that address the unique needs of diverse populations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President & Interim Director of Ka 'Ike Ola
WCCHC
01.2025 - Current
- Direct, supervise, plans, coordinates and implements functions, activities and staff members of the Community Health Services Department and Ka Ike Ola (WCCHC's Education Department). Participates in the development of systems and functions related to utilization management and case management. Also participates and collaborates on programmatic, research-related, and organizational systems development activities.
Health Emergency Liaison Program (HELP) Worker
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center
01.2008 - Current
- Provides support to families experiencing crises in the emergency room to help them cope with their immediate needs.
Chief Community Health Services Officer
Community Health Services
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Direct, supervise, plans, coordinates and implements functions, activities and staff members of the Community Health Services Department. Participates in the development of systems and functions related to utilization management and case management. Also participates and collaborates on programmatic, research-related, and organizational systems development activities.
- Provide oversight to WCCHC's Behavioral Health department
Director of Community Health Services
Community Health Services
01.2012 - 01.2023
- Direct, supervise, plans, coordinates and implements functions, activities and staff members of the Community Health Services Department. Participates in the development of systems and functions related to utilization management and case management. Also participates and collaborates on programmatic, research-related, and organizational systems development activities.
Support Services Supervisor
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Responsible for the supervision of staff assigned to the program of his/her professional specialty including the planning, assignment and review of work load and for programmatic supervision of all Women’s Health Support Services staff. Responsible for other grants which support the activities of these programs, and for all donations/provisions that come through this department. Complete performance appraisals of case managers under supervision. Develop, implement, and evaluate policies and procedures for Women’s Health Support Services. Conducts quality assurance audits on Women’s Health functions and processes.
Education
Masters of Social Work -
Boston University
01-2019
Bachelors of Social Work - undefined
Brigham Young University-Hawaii
01-1999
Skills
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Decision-making
- Critical thinking
- Strategic planning
- Operations management
- Process improvement
- Training and mentoring
- Staff development
Certification
- 2002 - Car Seat Technician
- 2003 - American Heart Association CPR
- 2008 - Nursing Child Assessment Satellite Training (NCAST)
- 2025 - Licensed Social Worker - State of Hawaii
Timeline
Vice President & Interim Director of Ka 'Ike Ola
WCCHC
01.2025 - Current
Chief Community Health Services Officer
Community Health Services
01.2023 - 01.2025
Director of Community Health Services
Community Health Services
01.2012 - 01.2023
Support Services Supervisor
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center
01.2009 - 01.2012
Health Emergency Liaison Program (HELP) Worker
Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center
01.2008 - Current
Bachelors of Social Work - undefined
Brigham Young University-Hawaii
Masters of Social Work -
Boston University
OTHER
- Advisory Board Member – US Vets Hawaii 2024 – present
- Pacific Century Fellows, 18th Class 2023-2024