MISSION
Our mission is to inspire and empower our partners in their commitment to tackling the country's greatest challenges.
About
Kahuina Consulting is dedicated to advancing public health through thoughtful strategy, meaningful collaboration, and community-centered solutions. We partner with multidisciplinary public and private organizations, health agencies, and mission-driven initiatives to translate complex challenges into practical, actionable strategies that improve health systems and outcomes. Our work is grounded in deep subject-matter expertise and guided by a facilitation-driven approach that centers diverse perspectives, strengthens partnerships, and turns ideas into momentum. By combining strategic planning, data-informed insights, and collaborative engagement, Kahuina helps organizations navigate complexity and build practical, sustainable solutions that reflect measurable impact and the communities they serve.
Meet the Team
Our team of epidemiologists, informaticians, and facilitators brings decades of combined experience at the intersection of science, policy, operations, education, and strategy. United by a commitment to advancing health at both the individual and community level, our team has dedicated their careers to supporting public health and national health initiatives across the United States and around the world.
Charlie Ishikawa, M.S.P.H.
Founder and Principal
Marcus Rennick, M.P.H.
Senior Director
Sara Chang, M.P.H.
Director
Kahuina Core Values
History
Founded by Charlie Ishikawa in 2013, Kahuina partners with organizations who share our values, our passion for change, and our vision for a better world.
Approach
Our approach is grounded in Formative Facilitation (TM), a collaborative framework that emphasizes learning in real time, iterative refinement, and participant-centered engagement. Rather than treating facilitation as a static process, we view it as an adaptive and evolving practice—one that actively incorporates participant insights, emerging themes, and contextual dynamics as conversations unfold. Through structured dialogue, reflective questioning, and inclusive engagement techniques, we create environments where diverse perspectives surface, ideas are tested, and groups move toward meaningful alignment. This approach allows us to translate complex challenges into shared understanding and actionable strategies, ensuring that the process itself generates insight, momentum, and lasting impact.
Certifications
Kahuina Consulting, LLC is a certified, 8(a) socially and economically disadvantaged small business.
DUNS #079465831 | CAGE #76C65 | SBA #308542