The core of our work is made possible by our relationships with CrossFit, Knudsen Trust, and the Garden Island Motorcycle Club.The work we accomplish together is reaching communities and changing lives.
Mahalo Nui Loa
Without your support our programs would not be possible! Thank you for embracing our foundation and standing alongside us every step of the way.
Our team
“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” - Aristotle
Our team comes from all over the world to impact the mission of the Keala Foundation.
Aaron Hoff
Founder of the Keala Foundation and Co-Founder of the Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run
Sarah Braunsdorf
Executive Director
Bertram Almeida
Community Relations and Co-Founder of the Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run
Joe Bacio
Adult & Youth Coach
Kawena Bagano
Early Intervention Program Co-Founder, Intake Specialist
Darren Cotè
Adult Coach
Carly Failla
Adult Coach
Justin Gardner
Adult & Youth Coach
Nate Jacobsmeyer
Adult Coach
Nicole Leyendeckers
Social Media Manager
Bronson & Kai Lovell
Anahola
Kaina Makua
Kumanoikeala & Kilohana Program
Marce Mayadag
Southside Facilities & Support
Emily Miller
Prevention Program Manager (CrossFit Kids)
Jared Miller
Keala Affiliate Manager
Chris Osborn
Early Intervention Program, HR Manager
Mark Parubrub
Adult Coach
Billy Quereto
Early Intervention Program Co-Founder
Diana Quereto
Grant Manager
Isaac Silva II
Lead Peer Recovery Coach
Ratih Sutrisno
Marketing & Communications Manager, Youth & Adult Coach
Kilinoe Ventura
Youth Coach
Tasha Yamamoto
Kekaha Community Manager, Youth & Adult Coach