About Us
Leadership Through Innovation
Our CEO, Dr. Eleanor Castillo Sumi, brings a wealth of experience, having held the pivotal roles involving strategy, innovation, and growth at several organizations, including California’s largest non-profit behavioral health organization. In these positions, Dr. Castillo Sumi masterminded and executed numerous new business initiatives such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), School-Based Intervention Team (SBIT), one of California’s first five Certified Community Behavior Health Clinics (CCBHC), Health Homes Program (HHP), the precursor to Enhanced Care Management (ECM), a program under California’s five-year California Advancing and Innovating MediCal (CalAIM) initiative by playing an instrumental role in realizing their vision of efficient and effective healthcare delivery. Through her strategic and innovative approach, she not only drove tangible improvements in patient care but also streamlined institutional processes, bringing about significant advancements in their overall operations.
Dr. Eleanor Castillo Sumi
Partner, CEO
One of the cornerstones of Dr. Castillo Sumi's tenure at Pacific Clinics was her instrumental work on the CalAIM initiative. Through her strategic and innovative approach, she not only drove tangible improvements in patient care but also streamlined institutional processes, bringing about significant advancements in their overall operations.
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Robert Van Tuyl
Partner, Chief Technology Officer
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Lori Van Holmes
Partner, Chief Transformation Officer
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Dr. Kate Cordell, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Chief Scientific Officer
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Ken Knecht
Chief Marketing Officer
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Over 20 Years of Diverse Experience
Ohana Healthcare Partners is an innovative consulting agency deeply rooted in behavioral health and driven by passion and understanding. The company was founded by Eleanor Castillo Sumi, drawing on over 20 years of diverse experience in public and private sectors, spanning roles from direct service provider to executive leader.
Empathy-Driven Innovation: Merging Lived Experiences and Professional Expertise for Holistic Behavioral Health Solutions
A unique perspective shapes the ethos of Ohana Healthcare Partners, that of a first-generation Filipina born and raised in rural Hawaii, where mental health stigma is prevalent and access to services is challenging. This background infuses our approach with a deep understanding of the cultural, societal, and environmental factors that influence mental health and access to care.
Our empathetic understanding is further enhanced by personal experience with the impact of mental health and substance use disorders on families. These lived experiences inform our partnerships with private and public sectors, guiding us in designing and implementing behavioral health programs that treat conditions and address the social drivers of health.
Eleanor Castillo Sumi, Ph.D.
Founder & CEO
Our Services
Business Development
We help to innovate your services, establish valuable relationships, and position your agency for sustainable growth. More…
Strategic Planning
We craft and execute visionary strategic plans, incorporating industry trends and technological advancements. More…
Research & Evaluation
We leverage descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics to drive value-based contracting and effective population health management. More…
Digital Transformation
We help your agency achieve operational efficiencies, enhance experiences for staff and clients, and build a robust infrastructure to support value-based care. More…
Why Work with Us?
By partnering with Ohana Healthcare Partners, you’re ensuring a strategic, data-driven, and culturally-sensitive approach to enhancing your agency’s performance and care quality. Together, let’s build a brighter future for behavioral health care.
Industry Expertise: Deep Understanding of Behavioral Health
Our team has over two decades of experience in various roles within the behavioral health industry, giving us the knowledge and expertise to guide your agency toward optimal performance and growth.
Innovative Approach: Pioneering Solutions for Growth
We bring cutting-edge strategies and innovative thinking to help your agency navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of behavioral health services, enabling sustainable growth and improved service delivery.
Data-Driven Decisions: Informing Care through Analytics
Utilizing descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, we help your agency leverage data for value-based contracting and effective population health management, ensuring decisions are evidence-based and impactful.
Strategic Planning: Visionary Approach to Growth
Our strategic planning service, underpinned by the McKinsey’s three horizon framework, provides your agency with a clear, forward-thinking roadmap for managing current and future opportunities for growth.
Digital Transformation: Embracing the Future of Healthcare
We help you adopt digital transformation strategies and implement technology solutions that enhance operational efficiency, improve client and staff experiences, and support value-based care.
Personalized Solutions: Tailored to Your Unique Needs
Every behavioral health agency is unique, and so are our solutions. We tailor our strategies to meet your agency’s specific needs, ensuring optimal results.
Proven Track Record: Trusted by Leading Agencies
Our solid reputation and successful partnerships with private and public sectors underscore our commitment to excellence and our ability to deliver results.
Cultural Sensitivity: A Unique Perspective on Care
Rooted in a rich cultural background, our approach incorporates an understanding of societal and environmental factors affecting mental health, resulting in comprehensive, culturally-sensitive solutions.