Hawaii Book & Music Festival

Laura Thielen is the Executive Director of Partner In Care (PIC). PIC is a support organization for homeless service and housing providers on Oahu.  Laura has worked with those experiencing houselessness for more than 30 years and believes that housing is healthcare and that we can... Read More →

Connie Mitchell has been focused on ending homelessness for nearly 15 years as the Executive Director of IHS, The Institute for Human Services. During her tenure, IHS has grown to offer shelter at 9 sites, including medical respite, assertive homeless outreach targeting the most chronically... Read More →

Scott Morishige currently serves as the Governor’s Coordinator on Homelessness, and is the point person for all the homeless issues in the state.  Scott works closely with Governor David Ige and his cabinet to provide for broad policy direction and coordination for Hawaii’s many... Read More →

Joseph O’Neal is a Sergeant in the Honolulu Police Department with 13 years of service who currently overseers the various initiatives of the Community Outreach Unit as the Acting Lieutenant. Sergeant O’Neal worked as a patrol officer from 2008 to 2013 and a Narcotics Vice gambling... Read More →