Meet the Team
The Faces of Our Organization
Abel Soares III
President
As a Native Hawaiian, Abel understands the importance of history and culture; and he is intent on building a legacy for his community, family and clients. Abel earned his Master’s degree in Accounting and Taxation from Boise State University, and he has worked at regional and international Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and consulting firms, such as Deloitte. He is a CPA who holds the Certified Financial Planner and Personal Financial Specialist credentials. Additionally, Abel is amongst the only 1% of CPA’s who hold the Certified Financial Planner designation.
Richard
Rothschiller, PsyD
Secretary
Rick is a psychologist and community organizer committed to advocating for peace and the well-being of historically marginalized populations. For more than 40 years, he has been providing psychotherapy services and community advocacy in Hawai'i, serving as a teacher, program director, and executive director. Rick received his PsyD from the American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University/Hawai`i.