Tehani Sekona is a Native Hawaiian born in Hilo. Her childhood consisted of riding horse on her Grandpa Alex Penovaroff’s ranch in Waimea, to surfing Honoli’I, Kawaihae and Lymans with her dad Dr. Ah Loy, diving in Puako for Wana, and four wheeling Mauna Kea with her Ohana, listening to stories of Old Hawai’i from her Tutu Jane Kaniho. Tehani is proud of her Hawaiian Heritage and enjoys sharing her culture with everyone. 

Tehani knows the value of being of service to others and has served in her community from when she was a young girl. Volunteering to coach little league basketball, volleyball, soccer, Hawai’i Food Bank, Advocating for Hawai’i’s Keiki, Hawai’i Humane Society, and other local non-profits.

During her college years, Tehani started out working for her father known as “The Surfer Doctor”, Dr. Ron Ah Loy. Where she assisted in the Operating Room with him as a technician. Growing up she remembers her father accepting mangos and avocados as forms of payment. He didn’t discriminate, and was always willing to help people in his community. Her father’s example and passion for helping others, has been a guiding source for Tehani. 

Shortly after graduating from University of Hawai’I at Hilo with a double major in Political Science and Communications, Tehani and her ohana moved to Seattle Washington for a few years. Her ohana loved everything PNW had to offer, but knew that Hawai’i was always home and moved home to Waimea. 

Tehani has a passion for serving others and she has experienced first-hand the growth and transformation of the Big Island of Hawai‘i. Using her in-depth understanding, knowledge, and training, she helps clients make highly informed decisions about community and helps them choose a home that meets their needs, dreams, and lifestyles.