Our Staff

Jodi — M.Ed (Student Development Administration), Seattle University; B.Sc (Family Resources), University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Jodi is a statewide advocate for people with disabilities with over 20 years of experience across the public and private sectors, including work as a Disability Counselor/ADA Coordinator at the University of Hawaii and as a Special Education Teacher with the Hawaii State Department of Education.

As Executive Director, Jodi is committed to expanding access to assistive technology and strengthening partnerships to better serve Hawaiʻi's disability community.

Jen — M.Ed (Curriculum and Instruction, Assistive Technology), George Mason University; B.Sc (Occupational Therapy), Colorado State University.

Jen has 15 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist in school settings, supporting students ages 3–21 with diverse needs. At ATRC she works with people of all ages and abilities, collaborating with individuals, caregivers and professionals on solutions that support daily functioning, learning and quality of life.

Jason has over five years of experience as an Assistive Technology Specialist in Hawaiʻi, supporting individuals of all ages — from keiki to kūpuna. He began at ATRC as an Information and Outreach Specialist, delivering community presentations about assistive technology.

He provides training and device recommendations for individuals with mobility and cognitive needs, as well as people who are blind or low vision, deaf or hard of hearing, or have learning disabilities.

Candice — B.Sc (Travel Industry Management), University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.

Born and raised in Hawaiʻi, Candice spent over a decade with UH Mānoa's KOKUA Program and has continued her work in the nonprofit sector. She brings experience in leadership, event planning and administrative services, with a strong commitment to inclusivity.

Eli — AA (Liberal Arts), Windward Community College — is a part-time Assistive Technology Program Assistant and has been part of the team for nearly a decade. He supports outreach by preparing devices, managing client data and maintaining equipment for distribution, and assists with device demonstrations.

Cody is a part-time Graphic Designer, Video Editor and Social Media Assistant at ATRC, creating visual content — logos, flyers, videos and social posts — that helps connect with the community.

Austin is an educator and pre-licensed mental health counselor with more than 10 years of experience supporting individuals in educational and community settings.

As ATRC's Reuse Coordinator, Austin helps individuals and families access assistive technology that enhances independence and quality of life, taking time to understand each person's needs and goals.

Keaopuniokealoha “Keao” Wright is an assistive technology trainer with over ten years of experience. A certified JAWS screen reader trainer, she specialises in personalised instruction, needs assessments and technology solutions that improve accessibility and quality of life.

At ATRC, Keao helps clients achieve educational, employment and independent living goals, and advocates for the blindness community.

Mayson Cabo has been an NVDA-certified assistive technology instructor since 2012, specialising in JAWS and NVDA screen reader courses. At ATRC, Mayson helps students build the skills they need for independent technology navigation, drawing on personal experience as a blind NVDA user.