Dennis’s career spanned 40 years at Lili’uokalani Trust. A master practitioner of ho’oponopono, he credits kūpuna Mary Kawena Pukuʻi, Nahaleʻelua Mahuiki and Malia Craver. In his endeavors, Hawaiian culture and language are foundational. Dennis values connections with the Hawaiian community and other indigenous peoples in Hawaiʻi and worldwide.