About Us
The Mission of the WMIF, with 501-C-3 Public Charity designation 170 (b) (1) (A) (vi) from the IRS, is to improve the West Maui Community by receiving and expending funds for the erection and maintenance of public buildings and services as well as community facilities. The WMIF is restricted from direct political campaigning and lobbying or raising funds for those purposes.
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Board of Directors
Joseph D. Pluta - President
According to those who know him, no individual has made more personal sacrifices or done more to bring a new hospital to West Maui than Joseph Pluta, who is the public voice of the proposed hospital and Golden Hour Campaign. However, Mr. Pluta is the first to tell you that this is a truly "team effort," of the Kaanapali 2020 Community Planning team, the West Maui Improvement Foundation Inc. Board members, the WMTA Board members, invaluable contributions from key consultants in Hawaii and the mainland as well as key individuals in the Maui Community including our elected representatives. Joe says "God is in charge of this project." In 2018, Joe was among the 5 recipients recently recognized as a Maui Peace Hero of 2018. There were nine nominees for this recognition and two that were selected are from West Maui. To read more about that qualifications and awardees, click here.
Leann Strasen RN, DPA, FACHE, former chief operating officer of Maui Memorial Hospital, provides advice and counsel on hospital financial feasibility and other heath care matters. She currently is a consultant for the Sullivan-Lakier GroupLeann. She has authored the text, Key Business Skills for Nurse Managers and conducted workshops and seminars on Financial Management for 15 years. She also teaches financial management, organizational behavior and project management classes for the University of Phoenix online and in the classroom. Leann lives in Lahaina, Hawaii
Rick Nava,
According to those who know him, no individual has made more personal sacrifices or done more to bring a new hospital to West Maui than Joseph Pluta, who is the public voice of the proposed hospital and Golden Hour Campaign. However, Mr. Pluta is the first to tell you that this is a truly "team effort," of the Kaanapali 2020 Community Planning team, the West Maui Improvement Foundation Inc. Board members, the WMTA Board members, invaluable contributions from key consultants in Hawaii and the mainland as well as key individuals in the Maui Community including our elected representatives. Joe says "God is in charge of this project." In 2018, Joe was among the 5 recipients recently recognized as a Maui Peace Hero of 2018. There were nine nominees for this recognition and two that were selected are from West Maui. To read more about that qualifications and awardees, click here.
Leann Strasen RN, DPA, FACHE, former chief operating officer of Maui Memorial Hospital, provides advice and counsel on hospital financial feasibility and other heath care matters. She currently is a consultant for the Sullivan-Lakier GroupLeann. She has authored the text, Key Business Skills for Nurse Managers and conducted workshops and seminars on Financial Management for 15 years. She also teaches financial management, organizational behavior and project management classes for the University of Phoenix online and in the classroom. Leann lives in Lahaina, Hawaii
Rick Nava,
Contact BoardTo contact any Board of Director, use the contact Form to the right
and in the subject line (or comment box) include the name of the Director you wish to have your message sent to. Administration will forward to appropriate Board member. You may also email President Joseph Pluta directly at pluta@maui.net Thank you! |
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