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Justin Tyndall, Ph.D.
Justin Tyndall, Ph.D.
Dr. Tyndall is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa. His research focuses on urban issues, particularly housing markets. He is the lead author of UHERO’s annual Hawaiʻi Housing Factbook, which provides data-driven analysis of the state’s housing market. Justin holds a PhD in Urban Land Economics from the University of British Columbia and a Master of Urban Planning from New York University.
March 24, 2026 Zoom presentation recording
Manulani Meyer, Ph.D.
Manulani Meyer, Ph.D.
Dr. Aluli Meyer has been an Associate Professor of Education at University of Hawai‘i at Hilo and spent five years in New Zealand as the lead designer/teacher for He Waka Hiringa, an innovative Masters in Applied Indigenous Knowledge degree at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, the largest Māori university with 30,000+ students. Dr. Aluli-Meyer is currently the Konohiki for Kūlana o Kapolei (A Hawaiian Place of Learning at University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu).
April 15, 2026 Zoom Presentation
Alana Kobayashi Pakkala, CEO & Partner, Kobayashi Group
Alana Kobayashi Pakkala, CEO & Partner, Kobayashi Group
Alana Kobayashi Pakkala is the CEO and Partner of Kobayashi Group, bringing nearly two decades of leadership in real estate development, design, and project management. She has played a key role in delivering some of Hawaiʻi’s most prominent luxury condominium projects, including Park Lane Ala Moana, ONE Ala Moana, and Hokua, while also advancing affordable housing initiatives across Oʻahu. A Hawaiʻi native and graduate of Georgetown University, she combines strong academic grounding with deep community engagement. Alana remains actively involved in civic leadership, serving on multiple boards and supporting initiatives that strengthen housing, healthcare, and community development in Hawaiʻi.
May 12, 2026 Presentation
Josh Wisch, President & Executive Director, Holomua Collective
Josh Wisch, President & Executive Director, Holomua Collective
Josh Wisch is the Executive Director of Holomua, where he advocates for improving the standard of living for working families across Hawaiʻi. With a background spanning law, government, and nonprofit leadership, he brings a cross-sector approach to tackling complex community challenges. A graduate of Georgetown Law, Josh returned to Hawaiʻi to build a life rooted in community and purpose. His work is driven by a commitment to preserving Hawaiʻi’s sense of connection while creating pathways for local families to thrive.
May 12, 2026 Presentation
Reina Miyamoto, Executive Director, Hawai‘i Homeownership Center
Reina Miyamoto, Executive Director, Hawai‘i Homeownership Center
Reina Miyamoto is the Executive Director of the Hawaii HomeOwnership Center, where she leads statewide efforts to make homeownership more accessible for local families. With a strong background in homebuyer education and housing advocacy, she has helped guide thousands of residents through the path to purchasing and sustaining a home. Her work focuses on financial empowerment, credit readiness, and building partnerships that address Hawaiʻi’s unique housing challenges. Reina is deeply committed to strengthening communities by ensuring that more local families have the opportunity to put down roots and thrive.
May 12, 2026 Presentation
Kali Watson, Chairman, Hawaiian Homes Commission, Department of Hawaiian Homelands
Kali Watson, Chairman, Hawaiian Homes Commission, Department of Hawaiian Homelands
Kali Watson was appointed Chairman of the Hawaiian Homes Commission by Governor Josh Green in 2023, having previously served in the same role from 1995 to 1998. During his tenure, he helped deliver over 3,100 residential lots, implement a $600 million state settlement, and facilitate major land transfers to support the Hawaiian Home Lands trust. As President & CEO of the Hawaiian Community Development Board, he has led impactful community projects, including the Nānākuli Village Center and affordable housing developments across Hawaiʻi. A graduate of the University of Hawaiʻi and Kamehameha Schools, he continues to advance housing opportunities for Native Hawaiian communities.
May 12, 2026 Presentation
Dave Sellers, Co-Founder, Hawaiʻi Off-Grid Architecture & Engineering (HIOG)
Dave Sellers, Co-Founder, Hawaiʻi Off-Grid Architecture & Engineering (HIOG)
Dave Sellers is a co-founder of Hawaii Off-Grid Architecture & Engineering (HIOG), specializing in sustainable and resilient design. His career began as a ship’s engineer in Alaska, an experience that shaped his technical expertise before earning a master’s degree from the Delft University of Technology. He later worked with The Nature Conservancy, leading renewable energy initiatives at Palmyra Atoll that significantly reduced costs and environmental impact. A leader in Hawaiʻi’s design community, he has supported Maui wildfire recovery efforts, advances innovative housing solutions, and serves on the board of Habitat for Humanity Maui.
May 12, 2026 Presentation
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