Executive Staff

Susan "Sue" Sadecki M.S. ED, FABC

Sue Sadecki, Executive Director

Thanaid Uralwong

Thanaid Uralwong, Director of Finance, was born in Bangkok but grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. He worked in the environmental industry for 7 years as a chemist and technical services manager. After a career in the environmental industry, he has been working in accounting and finance in both the private and public sector for over 20 years. Prior to joining KHAKO in 2013, he worked at the County of Maui for 11 years as treasury accountant and interim treasurer. He has a Master’s in Business Administration degree from Seattle University and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry from San Jose State University.

“I do this work because there is no reason why everyone should be hungry or without a home. Food and Shelter for All – Article 25, The Declaration of Human Rights.”

Luis A. Diaz-Perez

Luis A. Diaz-Perez, Resident Manager/Maintenance Supervisor, was born in Mexico City, Mexico but was raised in Los Angeles, California (Go Dodger Blue!) Mr. Diaz-Perez has been in Maui since October of 2016 and with KHAKO since August of 2017. After 33 long years in Los Angeles, he and his wife concluded that Maui would be an awesome place to relocate to. The island has not disappointed! With 8+ plus years of property management/maintenance experience, Mr. Diaz is now working with KHAKO as the Resident Manager and Maintenance Supervisor. The goal and vision of the company are noble and deserving of praise. He considers it an honor to work for Hale Makana O Waiale.

Favorite quote: “Do or do not…there is no try”- Yoda, The Empire Strikes Back

Jessica Gazmen

Jessica Gazmen, Housing Programs Manager, was born and raised on Maui where she continues to serve her community. She is a certified Community Health Worker and is in the process of completing her Bachelors of Social Work. She has worked in the human services field, focusing on the houseless population for 9 years. Prior to her employment at KHAKO, she worked in street outreach on Oahu and Maui, which is where she found her calling to do more. She has worked at KHAKO for 4 years as Housing Navigator prior to her current position.

I do this work because I've been called to serve our people with compassion and grace, and to help break the stigma others have toward the community we serve. Something I believe we should remember is that homelessness does not discriminate.

William "Nui" Kahele

William "Nui" Kahele, Operations Manager