About Us
Circles of Light was founded in Hawai‘i in 1999 and became a tax-exempt non-profit organization in 2000. We offer programs in creative development, holistic health, and cultural education to children, teens, and adults. Based on Kaua'i, Circles of Light is supported by Board, Advisory Council, and Community Outreach Council members living in Hawai‘i and on the U.S. West Coast. Our growing community includes a circle of people -- Keepers of the Light -- living in many states and countries around the world who support the vision of wholeness and healing for children, families, and communities.
Vision Statement
Circles of Light supports holistic health and development of children, families, and adults on a global level through programs which celebrate the spirit and nurture creative expression.
- We design and offer programs based on holistic, multi-cultural, and creative principles.
- We connect individuals and organizations in our common purpose of healing and creation.
- We participate in programs which support holistic health and development of children, teens, and adults within the global community through working in partnership with other organizations.
Guiding Principles
As an organization, Circles of Light is committed to the following principles:
- Respecting diversity and honoring the dignity of all individuals as we discover our inherent unity
- Practicing kindness, generosity and compassion
- Playing creatively and acting responsibly as we work to achieve our goals
- Listening to wisdom from all available sources as we discern and make decisions
- Working with integrity, adaptability and accountability in all relationships and endeavors
Who We Are
Staff | ||
| Melinda Montgomery | Executive Director | |
| Gail Little | Office/Programs Manager | |
| Michelle Wilson | Founder & Consultant | |
| Lisa Achuara | Project Coordinator | |
| Jill K. Sadoyama | Project Coordinator | |
| Helene Rhye Daub | Project Coordinator | |
| Linda Furneaux | Project Coordinator | |
| Renee Parker | Project Coordinator | |
| Travis Williams | Assistant Coordinator | |
| Stephanie Stephens | Assistant Coordinator | |
| Debra Camelo | Assistant Coordinator | |
| Conchita Samio | Assistant Coordinator | |
| Curtis K. Morton | Assistant Coordinator | |
Board of Directors | ||
| Sharon Gonsalves | President | |
| Allison Francis | Vice President | |
| Emily Sturnick | Secretary | |
| LuLu Furneaux | Treasurer | |
| Andrea Kaohi | Director | |
Advisory Council | ||
| Denise Byron | ||
| Gail Grabowsky | ||
| Charles Lehuakona Isaacs | ||
| John Lydgate | ||
| Craig Maas | ||
| William Machado | ||
| Jean Marie McEntee | ||
| Shannon Wylie | ||
| Evern Williams | ||