Keolamaikalani Dean, Esq.

Chief Executive Officer

Position: Keolamaikalani Dean (he/him/kāne) is the Chief Executive Officer of the King Lunalilo Trust & Home.

Background Experience & Education: After graduating from the Kamehameha Schools, Keola obtained his B.A. from Harvard University, M.S. in Accountancy from Bentley University, J.D. from Stanford Law School, and Master of Health Policy & Administration from Washington State University. He practiced public accounting and audit for five years and corporate and securities law for ten years. Most recently, he served for eight years as an executive in the Washington state Medicaid agency, focused on tribal and urban Indian physical and behavioral health care and long-term services and supports. Keola is licensed to practice law in Washington.

Fun Facts, Awards, & Other Unique Qualities: Keola is descended from two very different kahuna lines and enjoys singing and weaving haku lei.

Personal: Keola grew up in Nānākuli, where his mom and grandparents raised him. He is married with four grandchildren and two dogs.

Jennifer A. H. Inouye

Chief Operating Officer

Position and Role: Jennifer Inouye (she/her/wahine) is the Chief Operating Officer of the King Lunalilo Trust. With over 18 years of experience in human resource management, strategic planning, payroll, accounting, and employee relations, Jen leads the internal operations of King Lunalilo Trust and Lunalilo Home.

Background Experience and Education: Before she joined the Trust in 2022, Jen led the human resource and accounting functions of several locally-owned companies. A graduate of Kaiser High School, she obtained her B.A. from University of Vermont and M.B.A. and Master of Human Resource Management from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. Jen is a Society of Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and has her Certification as Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

Fun Facts, Awards, and Other Unique Qualities: Jen coaches youth soccer at all age levels, helping ʻōpio develop teamwork and goal setting skills. She currently serves on the Oahu League of Hawaii Youth Soccer Association Board.

Personal: Jennifer has two keiki and lives in east Honolulu.

Stacy Helepololei

Director of Nursing

Position and Role:
Stacy serves as the Director of Nursing, where she leads and supports the nursing staff while helping to oversee the daily operations within Lunalilo Home. She is dedicated to ensuring quality care for residents and fostering a supportive, collaborative environment for her team.

Background, Experience, and Education:
With over twenty years of experience in nursing, Stacy has worked across diverse care settings, including acute care at Kaiser Permanente, long-term care in multiple facilities, case management, and hospice. Her well-rounded background allows her to bring both clinical expertise and compassionate leadership to her role. Stacy also holds a master’s degree in Nursing Education, which has strengthened her ability to mentor and guide her team.

Fun Facts, Awards, and Unique Qualities:
Stacy comes from a uniquely blended heritage—her father is 100% Hawaiian, and her mother is 100% haole from Texas—something she embraces with pride and humor, often saying she is “as white as can be” on the outside while carrying her Hawaiian roots deeply within. This mix of cultures gives her a unique perspective that shapes how she connects with people and the community.

Personal:
Outside of work, Stacy’s greatest joy is her three children, whom she considers her best friends. She treasures spending quality time with them—even if it means negotiating their ever-changing plans. In her free time, she enjoys browsing thrift stores for hidden treasures, exploring new foods as a self-proclaimed foodie, and creating lasting memories with her family.

Iwalani Kanoelehua Ah Quin

Director of Kupuna Programs & Community Engagement

Position and Role: Iwalani Ah Quin (she/her/wahine) is the Director of Kupuna Programs & Community Engagement, and is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents at Lunalilo Home and participants in the adult day center. She designs and oversees engaging therapeutic activities tailored to the unique interests and needs of kupuna. Iwalani develops a comprehensive volunteer program, ensuring effective recruitment, training, and support for volunteers. Collaborating closely with healthcare professionals and staff, she continuously evaluates and improves programs while fostering a kupuna-centered care environment. Iwalani also facilitates the Kupuna Council, ensuring that kupuna have a voice in decisions that impact their lives and care.

Background Experience and Education: A graduate of the University Laboratory School in Mānoa, Iwalani has worked at Lunalilo Home since 1993. The longest tenure employee of the King Lunalilo Trust, she served in nearly every department at Lunalilo Home before she became Director of the Adult Day Center in 2017 and then Administrator of the Lunalilo Home in 2023.

Fun Facts, Awards, and Other Unique Qualities: Iwalani grew up close to Lunalilo Home, in Kamilo Iki Valley. She really enjoys working with the kūpuna and says she learns new things from them every day.

Personal : Iwalani has long-standing ties to Lunalilo Home and the area. Her mother grew up on Maunalua Bay before Hawaiʻi Kai was developed. Her father was a resident of Lunalilo Home for several years before his passing.

Chase Inouye

HR Generalist

Position: Chase Inouye (he/him/kāne) is the HR Specialist for King Lunalilo Trust (KLT). He leads recruitment efforts, coordinates pre-employment processes, and manages new hire orientations and employee recognition programs. Chase ensures compliance with employment laws, tracks employee training and certifications, and represents KLT at career fairs. He also supports employee relations, coaching, compensation, payroll processing, and organizational development.

Background Experience & Education: He graduated from the University of Hawaii with a B.A. in Japanese Language and Culture, which led to a move to Japan shortly after. Over the course of 15 years, he lived and worked in Japan—spending 14 years in Tokyo City and the final year in Shizuoka Prefecture. His most recent role was as an Instructor Development Manager for Link Interac, Japan’s largest provider of foreign Assistant Language Teachers (ALTs). At Link Interac, he supported and trained educators who inspired students through interactive lessons and cross-cultural insights. With extensive experience in managing diverse teams, he contributed to a company with over 50 years of leadership in English education.

Fun Facts, Awards, & Other Unique Qualities: Chase enjoys spending time at the beach, hiking and traveling with his wife and daughter. They’ve gone to Italy, France, Switzerland, Belgium, Malta, and The Netherlands. They hope to be able to visit Spain, Portugal among other European countries in the near future.

Personal: Chase was born and raised in Hawaii Kai. He returned to Hawaii in the Spring of 2023 with his wife and daughter.

Emma Adolpho

Sales and Marketing Manager

Position and Role:
Emma Adolpho (she/her/wahine) is the Sales and Marketing Manager at King Lunalilo Trust. She oversees sales, marketing, and admissions, strengthening community engagement and donor relationships while promoting the trust’s mission.

Background Experience and Education:
Emma earned her B.S. in Marketing from Weber State University. She worked in nursing home admissions, marketing, and customer service for over six years before joining the King Lunalilo Trust. In 2021, she joined the organization as Admissions Manager of Lunalilo Home and has since grown into her current role as Sales and Marketing Manager.

Fun Facts, Awards, and Other Unique Qualities:
Emma is from Utah and enjoys spending time outdoors, especially diving and going to the beach. She graduated with honors and speaks three languages: Spanish, Papiamento, and English. She loves being with and around people, which is what makes her happiest.

Personal:
Emma has a loving family who live in Utah. She enjoys movies, good food, painting, and thrift shopping in her free time.