Cultural Advisor

Uncle Wally Lau was born and raised in Honolulu, and his ancestors are from Hawaii Island in Naalehu and Keauhou. Prior to government work as managing director of the Kenoi Administration, Uncle Wally was employed at a residential treatment center for youth at the Salvation Army. He also served as the director of alternative education for Kamehameha Schools and was the executive director of the Neighborhood Place of Kona, a nonprofit focused on prevention of child abuse and neglect as well as the strengthening of families. Uncle Wally is currently contracted by the Hawaii Island Community Health Center as a cultural advisor and community liaison.