Buena Mangabat was born in the Philippines, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She has been living in Maui for the past 26 years and considers Central Maui her home. She is passionate about caring for and helping people, which is why she became a Client Relations Specialist to assist in rebuilding her community after the devastating Maui fires. She is fluent in English, Tagalog, and Ilocano.