What happens to a child once they enter a Boys & Girls Club depends more on the quality of the staff than any other single factor.
At the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii, all of our staff have been selected based on their experience and expertise in working with our youth population. Each staff member offers a unique life view and personality, providing our youth members with a wide array of adult mentors that they can depend on for guidance and assistance. We encourage our youth members and their parents to get to know our staff on a first-name basis, promoting open communication and strong relationships.
Natalie Pawluk Moore
Unit Director
Natalie has been working with youth for over 10 years now in many different capacities, leading various youth groups and activities. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Illinois Wesleyan University, with a particular interest in adolescent development, and then went on to earn her Master’s degree from Chaminade University of Honolulu in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her main goals at the Boys and Girls Club are to help youth learn how to better relate with their peers and their families, to assist them in gaining an increased level of self-respect and respect towards others, and to guide members to discover their own interests and develop talents that can turn into future careers.
Unit Director
Natalie has been working with youth for over 10 years now in many different capacities, leading various youth groups and activities. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Illinois Wesleyan University, with a particular interest in adolescent development, and then went on to earn her Master’s degree from Chaminade University of Honolulu in Marriage and Family Therapy. Her main goals at the Boys and Girls Club are to help youth learn how to better relate with their peers and their families, to assist them in gaining an increased level of self-respect and respect towards others, and to guide members to discover their own interests and develop talents that can turn into future careers.
Jeric Lake
Athletic Director
Jeric has worked with special needs students and behaviorally challenged youth for over a year as a skills trainer with Hawaii Behavioral Health. He became involved at the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii - Spalding Clubhouse as an intern during the summer of 2011 while working on his Bachelor’s degree in Human Services from the University of Phoenix. Jeric brings energy, passion, and hard work in order to promote healthy lifestyles in our club members. He encourages all youth to get up, get out, and be active! As the athletic director he looks forward to providing a wide variety of fitness activities for our club youth and he hopes that youth strive for excellence both in and out of the sports arena.
Athletic Director
Jeric has worked with special needs students and behaviorally challenged youth for over a year as a skills trainer with Hawaii Behavioral Health. He became involved at the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii - Spalding Clubhouse as an intern during the summer of 2011 while working on his Bachelor’s degree in Human Services from the University of Phoenix. Jeric brings energy, passion, and hard work in order to promote healthy lifestyles in our club members. He encourages all youth to get up, get out, and be active! As the athletic director he looks forward to providing a wide variety of fitness activities for our club youth and he hopes that youth strive for excellence both in and out of the sports arena.
Franz Schmutzer
Media Mentor
Franz graduated from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Arts in Film Production and has been working in the industry in Los Angeles and now Oahu. At LMU he was the Director of Production and Programming for the award-winning student-run television station - ROAR Network. While there, his focus was to teach young filmmakers to use their tools to create work that expressed their passions and creativity. Although video production can be both fun and challenging, Franz’s goal with the Boys and Girls Club is to guide youth to use the medium of film to help connect themselves to their world and to each other, producing work that will enrich their lives and the community.
Media Mentor
Franz graduated from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Arts in Film Production and has been working in the industry in Los Angeles and now Oahu. At LMU he was the Director of Production and Programming for the award-winning student-run television station - ROAR Network. While there, his focus was to teach young filmmakers to use their tools to create work that expressed their passions and creativity. Although video production can be both fun and challenging, Franz’s goal with the Boys and Girls Club is to guide youth to use the medium of film to help connect themselves to their world and to each other, producing work that will enrich their lives and the community.
Danielle Trinidad
Program Assistant
Danielle found her passion for working with youth while volunteering at Shriner's hospital after a high school teacher urged her to get involved. She is grateful for her teacher's encouragement because it helped her realize the value of having a supportive mentor. Since then, she has made an active effort to be the best role model possible for all youth that she interacts with. Danielle plans on returning to school to continue to pursue her goal of becoming a teacher or counselor so she can help youth realize and follow their dreams. She hopes to assist the youth at the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii to become responsible individuals through positive thinking and encouragement.
Program Assistant
Danielle found her passion for working with youth while volunteering at Shriner's hospital after a high school teacher urged her to get involved. She is grateful for her teacher's encouragement because it helped her realize the value of having a supportive mentor. Since then, she has made an active effort to be the best role model possible for all youth that she interacts with. Danielle plans on returning to school to continue to pursue her goal of becoming a teacher or counselor so she can help youth realize and follow their dreams. She hopes to assist the youth at the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii to become responsible individuals through positive thinking and encouragement.
Brianne Villarosa
Leaders in Training Advisor
Brianne recently graduated from Western Oregon University with a Bachelor degree in Community Health Education with a minor in Human Biology. Brianne has worked with youth in the City & County of Honolulu Summer Fun program for over four years and has been with the BGCH for a year. Brianne enjoys creating many activities for youth that allow them to grow as individuals and foster their talents. At the Boys & Girls Club, Brianne strives to use the knowledge she gained through her undergraduate experience to educate youth members about the importance of healthy living and to assist them in becoming future leaders.
Leaders in Training Advisor
Brianne recently graduated from Western Oregon University with a Bachelor degree in Community Health Education with a minor in Human Biology. Brianne has worked with youth in the City & County of Honolulu Summer Fun program for over four years and has been with the BGCH for a year. Brianne enjoys creating many activities for youth that allow them to grow as individuals and foster their talents. At the Boys & Girls Club, Brianne strives to use the knowledge she gained through her undergraduate experience to educate youth members about the importance of healthy living and to assist them in becoming future leaders.
Halialoha Travis
Teen Program Coordinator
Halialoha, or "Hali", is currently attending Kapiolani Community College, working towards her Master's in Accounting. Hali has worked with the City & County of Honolulu Summer Fun Programs for over two years in Kailua. She is also involved with the Kailua Basketball Association, as both a coach and referee. Hali enjoys working with youth and being a mentor in their lives. She loves to encourage children to be all that they can be and to do so in humility and with good work ethics. At the Boys & Girls Club, Hali's goal is to assist the youth in everyday life challenges, guide them in making better decisions, and support them when they need a number one fan in life!
Teen Program Coordinator
Halialoha, or "Hali", is currently attending Kapiolani Community College, working towards her Master's in Accounting. Hali has worked with the City & County of Honolulu Summer Fun Programs for over two years in Kailua. She is also involved with the Kailua Basketball Association, as both a coach and referee. Hali enjoys working with youth and being a mentor in their lives. She loves to encourage children to be all that they can be and to do so in humility and with good work ethics. At the Boys & Girls Club, Hali's goal is to assist the youth in everyday life challenges, guide them in making better decisions, and support them when they need a number one fan in life!
Carrie Otto
Program Assistant
Carrie's commitment to youth guidance stems from her involvement with peer education classes in high school. She attended Illinois Wesleyan University and graduated with a degree in Political Science, then worked for Tobacco-Free Kids in Washington, D.C. She also has experience with the National Young Leaders Conference and as a youth retreat team leader. As a staff member at BGCH, her goal is to help youth discover their “voice” and to equip them with skills to speak out on whatever issue for which they are most passionate. She looks forward to creating a strong foundation for Spalding’s youngest members in character and leadership skills.
Program Assistant
Carrie's commitment to youth guidance stems from her involvement with peer education classes in high school. She attended Illinois Wesleyan University and graduated with a degree in Political Science, then worked for Tobacco-Free Kids in Washington, D.C. She also has experience with the National Young Leaders Conference and as a youth retreat team leader. As a staff member at BGCH, her goal is to help youth discover their “voice” and to equip them with skills to speak out on whatever issue for which they are most passionate. She looks forward to creating a strong foundation for Spalding’s youngest members in character and leadership skills.
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