OUR STAFF
Aloha House staff are trained and experienced professionals whose focus is on supporting people and their families through the recovery process.
Aloha House has residential programs and outpatient clinics for adults, and school based counseling programs for young people. Our staff consists of a Medical Director, Clinical Director, Clinical Supervisors, Program Directors, Certified Substance Abuse Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Psychologists, Nurses and other professionals trained and educated in the substance abuse and mental health fields.
The Staff know that a decision to enter treatment is a serious commitment for the client and their family, and each of our professional staff is dedicated to making this commitment a fulfilling and successful experience.
Jud R. Cunningham, LSW, Chief Executive Officer of Aloha House, Inc., has served in this capacity since 1995. Jud attended college and graduate school in West Virginia, earning a Master’s degree in Social Work from West Virginia University in 1973. He also did post graduate work at the University of San Francisco, earning a certificate in Rehabilitation Administration. Jud has over 35 years of experience in behavioral health and human services, including nearly twenty-five years as an administrator of behavioral health organizations. His work included positions in the Navajo Nation, Arizona, Washington State and Hawaii (1992). He also taught in the Department of Psychology for several years at Maui Community College. Jud has provided leadership for and served on the Boards of numerous nonprofit organizations, including most recently the Maui Mental Health Association, the Maui Memorial Medical Center Ethics Committee , Maui Child Welfare Service Advisory Council, the Hawaii Substance Abuse Coalition, Hawaii Job Corps Community Advisory Council, and the Kahului Rotary Club. Jud enjoys basketball, golf, playing guitar and singing with his musically inclined friends, as well as enjoying the natural beauty and fun of Maui.
Mark T. Moser, Director of Finance. Mr. Moser was most recently the Director of Finance for the Ritz Carlton Kapalua. Prior to that, he was the Director of Finance for the Washington Dulles Airport Marriott. He holds a bachelors of science in Business Administration with Distinction, from the George Mason University in Virginia. He has been a licensed Certified Public Accountant since 1992
Daryl Selman, Director of Quality Assurance. Ms. Selman has been with MYFS for 9 years. She has worked in the Social Services field for more than 27 years. Daryl earned her masters degrees in mental health counseling from University of South Florida and social work from University of Hawaii. She is licensed in Hawaii as a marriage and family therapist (LMFT) and clinical social worker (LCSW).
Heather Wittenberg, Psy.D. Clinical Director of Aloha House’s Mental Health & Social Services program. Dr. Wittenberg has been a licensed clinical psychologist since 1996, and grew up in Hawaii. She has specialty clinical interests in maternal-infant health, early childhood development, intensive, in-home, family-focused services, and rural issues in psychology. Dr. Wittenberg manages and supervises clinicians in Aloha House's counseling programs. She supervises post-master’s and post-doctoral interns and fellows as part of Aloha House’s initiative to train needed, high-quality clinicians for the families of Maui County. She also consults with local agencies and clinicians working with the “0-3” Early Intervention population.
David Wittenberg, Psy.D. Clinical Director of Aloha House’s Mental Health & Social Services program, he supervises and trains counselors in the Co-Occurring Disorders program, and manages and consults with Aloha House's mental health programs. He is actively involved in the direction of Aloha House's first County-wide Crisis response team, and other related services for those with serious mental illness. Dr. Wittenberg maintains a small private practice and specializes in men's and couples' issues. Dr. Wittenberg has been a manager and supervisor with Aloha House since 1997.
Bob Lanser, LCSW Director, Co-Occurring Disorders Programs (COD) – Substance Abuse Treatment Division & Manager - Mental Health & Social Services Division - Bob received his Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from San Diego State University, specializing in clinical mental health practices. His credentials include: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW - Hawaii), Qualified Clinical Social Worker (QCSW) and the Academy of Certified Social Workers (ACSW) awarded by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW). Bob began his career in mental health in 1974 and has worked in both private and public sector capacities. His experience includes clinical services for children, youth and families. He has expertise in working with adults who have co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorders. In addition, Bob has extensive experience in program development, supervision and managing clinical services. Bob has been affiliated with Aloha House since 1997, helping to establish the Mental Health and Social Services (MHSS) Division, and serving as a senior clinician and co-director of clinical and management services. In 2002, Bob helped to establish the dual diagnosis program (now COD). He continues to actively work in these programs.
Ursula Platte, M.A., MFT. In March 2007 Ursula became the Clinical Supervisor for the Residential program and LCRS (Licensed Crisis Shelter). Ursula is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist In Hawaii; Masters in Educational Psychology from Germany. She has lived on Maui for 21 years. Working for Aloha House since 1997; first as a therapist for CAMHD doing Play Therapy and Family Therapy. Working for the Residential Substance Abuse Program since 2001, as a Marriage and Family Therapist and Case Manager.
Keith Kohley, Admissions Coordinator started with Aloha House in 2002 and has held various positions on the Residential campus. Through these positions he has gained valuable knowledge and experience that have helped in preparing him for his present position of Admissions Coordinator. Keith believes in and has seen the great results of teamwork. In his spare time Keith is a certified Personal Trainer and Certified Sports Nutritionist.
Mitch Kepa, MSW is a counselor at the Residential Treatment program where he is also working towards his CSAC and LSW. Mitch was previously with our Maui Family Court Drug Court, where he case managed families dealing with not only substance abuse issues, but also domestic violence, divorce cases and challenges with juveniles. These experiences have convinced Mitch that Aloha House and the services offered is what he wants to be a part of.
Beverly Zigmond, D.N., is an Outpatient Counselor for Aloha House’s Lana`i office, working with both adolescents and adults since 2004. She is working towards her certification as a substance abuse counselor. Beverly is also a domestic violence advocate for Women Helping Women. In her spare time, she serves on the Lana`i Planning Commission and the Board of Directors for the Lana`i Women’s Center.
Nicodemus Baca, CSAC with over ten years at Aloha House is currently the Therapeutic Living Program Supervisor and the Utilization Manager for the Residential Treatment program. Nic has held a variety of duties during his employment at Aloha House that include: supervising the detoxification unit, spear heading an evening intensive outpatient group, and overseeing the Admissions process in the early years. His talents and organizational skills are an asset that is well appreciated at Aloha House.
Quentin “Alika” Cuttie, BA, CSAC Born on Maui he has been employed with Aloha House since 1999. Since, working at Aloha House he has worked in various programs and held different position such as working as a Program Assistant (A.H. Res. TX.), Counselor I (I.O.P. for both adult and adolescent), School Base Counselor at Baldwin High School, and Supervised the Extended Work Furlough Program and Miner House Therapeutic Living Program before working in his current position as a Residential Counselor. He obtained his CSAC in May 2006 and has a BA degree in Social Services with emphasis on Substance Abuse and Addiction Studies.
