Leadership
Board of Directors
Michael Kim, M.D., President
Dr. Kim practiced OBGYN on Maui since 1985 and was Board Certified OBGYN in 1987. He retired from Kaiser Permanente in June 2020. He had his own private practice initially before joining Hawaii Permanente Medical Group in 1998. He served as the Chief of Staff at Maui Memorial Medical Center in 1991. Dr. Kim has been on the MFSS Board of Directors since 1988.
Guilie Swenson, Py.D., Vice President
Giulie is a Clinical Psychologist at the Maui Memorial Medical Center. She has over 10 years of diverse Clinical Psychology experiences including being the Mental Health Specialist for the Early Head Start program of MFSS from 2010 to 2014. She joined the MFSS Board in October 2015.
James Geiger, Esq., Secretary
Jim has been a partner with Mancini, Welch & Geiger since 2002, practicing in the areas of commercial litigation, general business advice, and land use matters. Jim is the current MFSS Board Secretary and has been on the MFSS Board of Directors since 1989.
Steve Clark, M.D., Treasurer
Dr. Clark has been a dedicated pediatrician in private practice on Maui since 1985. He was a member of the Active Medical Staff at Maui Memorial Medical Center and served on numerous hospital committees. He also served as Chairperson for the Department of Pediatrics in 1991-1992. Steve currently serves as the MFSS Board Treasurer and has been on the MFSS Board of Directors since 1995.
Arliza Borja Losano, Board member
Arliza is an Assistant Vice President and Private Banker at First Hawaiian Bank. She strives to build long-lasting relationships with high net worth individuals and business owners to help them and their loved ones achieve financial wellness. A graduate of Baldwin High School, she married her high school sweetheart and they are parents to four children. In addition to her role at Bank of Hawaii and full time mom, she is also a student of Chaminade University. Arliza joined the MFSS Board in April 2017.
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Jorge Tirona, Board Member
Jorge is a Vice President and Senior Commercial Underwriter/Relationship Officer with Central Pacific Bank in Kahului. Born in Washington DC and raised in New York, Hong Kong and Manila, he attended High School and College in Catholic universities in Manila before returning to DC to obtain an MBA in International Development Finance from The George Washington University and embark on a career in banking. He has lived on Maui since 2007 with his wife Margarita and two daughters. He is active on the tennis courts as well as on the Boards of the Maui Food Bank and the Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce, among others. He joined the MFSS Board in December 2019.
Punahele Hoopi, Board Member
Punahele Hoopii has been a Juvenile Parole Officer/Community Liaison with the Office of Youth Services, Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility under the State of Hawaii Department of Human Services since 2018. She is a former Early Head Start parent and served as the program’s Policy Council Chairperson in September 2018, and she remained a Community Member when her son graduated in 2022. Puna joined the MFSS Board in March 2023.
Desiree Kawasaki Abreu, Board member
Desiree is an Early Childhood Special Educator with the Department of Education. She has over 25 years with the Department as a School Counselor, Student Services Coordinator, Teacher, and Administrator. Ms. Des prides herself on being a passionate advocate for children and is our newest Board member. She joined the MFSS Board of Directors in September 2022.
Waianuhea “Anu” Getgen, Board Member
Anu was born and raised in Maui County and graduated from Kamehameha Schools Kapālama. She holds degrees in Psychology and Marriage and Family Therapy and is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has spent the past 10 years with Kamehameha Schools and now serves as the statewide Behavioral Health Manager. She enjoys baking, gardening, and time with her husband and two daughters. Anu is passionate about supporting Native Hawaiian youth and community and joined the MFSS Board of Directors in July 2025.
Executive Leadership Team
Edeluisa Baguio-Larena, Chief Executive Officer
Edel holds a Master’s Degree in International and Intercultural Management and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. She served as the MFSS Director of Early Childhood Education from 2008 to 2014. She was appointed as Acting CEO of MFSS in October 2014 and became CEO in March 2015. She reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for ensuring the organization consistently achieves its mission, strategic plan, and financial management.
Debbie Butay, Chief Financial Officer
Debbie Butay transitioned to Chief Financial Officer in December 2018. Debbie also held this position from 2012 to 2014. She has been with MFSS for 15 years. Under the direction of the CEO, Debbie is responsible for the organization’s financial management. She is also responsible for maintaining compliance with program contract requirements and government rules and regulations.
Daphne Ladia, Program Director, Quality Care for Hawaiian Keiki
Daphne Ladia has been with MFSS for 24 years. She holds Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services Management. She has been the Project Director of Quality Care of Hawaiian Keiki program since 2016. In January of 2020, she was assigned to manage the Ho’owaiwai Kaiaulu Project which includes Healthy Families America-Maui/Molokai, Outreach and Resource Specialists, Hale Hi’ipoi, Kane Connections, and Youth Services. She provides oversight for the two projects ensuring all outcomes and objectives are met on time and within budget.
Elizabeth Osborn, Project Director
Beth holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with an Emphasis on Early Childhood. She joined MFSS in 2017 and served as Clinical Supervisor to Early Identification and Home Visiting Programs before becoming Program Director of the Healthy Families America–Lāna’i Program in 2018. She also served as Child Development Specialist for HFA-Lānaʻi until December 2025.
Quincee K. K. Renaud, M.S. Director of Early Childhood Education
Quincee holds a Master’s degree in Psychology and has a background in Early Childhood Education as an educator. As Director of Early Head Start (EHS) at Maui Family Support Services, she oversees program operations and service staff while serving as the liaison between the EHS program and the agency’s executive leadership team. She is committed to ensuring high-quality services for children and families through collaborative leadership and continuous program improvement.
Leigh Racadio, Associate Director of Early Childhood Education
Leigh has an Associate’s Degree and a Certificate in Early Childhood Education and currently pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree In Early Education. Under the supervision of the Director of Early Childhood Education, Leigh oversees the education and early childhood development services of the EHS program.
Zina Andrade, Administrative Supervisor
Zina Andrade has been with MFSS for 33 years. She assists the MFSS Executive Leadership Team with all operations of the organization, including facility maintenance, office-related functions, general clerical support, administrative support for the CEO, orientation of all new employees and volunteers, and coordination of Board of Directors’ meetings. Zina also serves as the Participants’ Rights Advisor, Language Access Coordinator, and Safety Committee Co-Coordinator for MFSS.