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Kūhiō Lewis

CEO, council for native hawaiian advancement

hawaiiancouncil.org


Kūhiō Lewis serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA), a non-profit organization committed to advancing the cultural, economic, political, and community development of Native Hawaiians.

 Since assuming leadership in 2018, Kūhiō has been instrumental in driving CNHA's impressive growth. In 2023, CNHA's exceptional progress led to its recognition as one of the top 100 companies in Hawai’i. Under Kūhiō's guidance, the organization has emerged as a leading advocate for policy issues and a significant political influence in both Hawai’i and Washington D.C. He also plays a leading role in Maui’s recovery efforts.

Kūhiō's accomplishments have garnered him recognition, including "20 for the Next 20," "40 Under 40," "Hawai’i Power Leader," and "Most Admired Leader". His contributions have also led to his induction into Hawai'i's esteemed Book of Lists.

Outside of his professional commitments, Kūhiō is a dedicated single father, a homestead lessee, and a proud alumnus of the University of Hawai’i.