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156 Faculty and Staff Hawai‘i Community College 2019-2020
Amelia TomRecipient, Outstanding
Staff Member
Shawn SumikiRecipient, Outstanding
Service Award
Rex RibaoRecipient, Outstanding
Lecturer Award
Care TeamRecipient, Chancellor’s ‘A‘ali‘i Award
Sandi ClaveriaRecipient, Frances Davis Award for
Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching
Faculty and Staff 157Hawai‘i Community College 2019-2020
Luz MiguelCommunity College
Leadership Champion
Lew NakamuraRecipient, Regents’ Medal for
Excellence in Teaching
Rebecca ElutionRecipient, Innovation Award
Elizabeth Shaver and Melanie Dorado WilsonRecipients, President’s Emerging Leader Award
Toni Cravens-Howell and Neva Supe-RoqueWo Learning Champions
158 Faculty and Staff Hawai‘i Community College 2019-2020
Faculty and Staff The University of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Em-ployer.
AINA, DANA P.Instructor/Coordinator, Student Services,
Hawai‘i Community College-PālamanuiB.S. 1993, M.Ed. 2007, Pennsylvania State
University
AITO, JOY M.Network Specialist, Academic Support UnitB.B.A. 1986, University of Hawai‘i at MānoaB.S. 1989, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
ALAOAN, EMELDA S.Account Clerk, Hawai‘i Community College-
PālamanuiB.A. 1998, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
ANDRES, CRAIGBuilding Maintenance Worker, Planning,
Operations and Maintenance
ASATO, MARISOffice Assistant, Liberal Arts DivisionC.A. 1986, A.A. 1988, Hawai‘i Community
CollegeCampus Award for Outstanding Staff
Member, 2003
ATKINSON, LISA L.Title IX Coordinator, Chancellor’s Office
AU, KAREN L.Educational Specialist, Hawai‘i Community
College-PālamanuiB.A. 1998, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
AYUDAN, MELANY P.Secretary, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
BABAGAY, CHANNEL K.Child Care Center Teacher, Children’s CenterA.S. 1998, Hawai‘i Community College
BALDAN-JENKINS, LISSANDRA C.Instructor, Biological ScienceB.S.1999, Universidade Federal de São
CarlosM.S. 2002, Ph.D. 2005, Universidade de
São Paulo
BARBER, GREG A.Building Maintenance Worker, Planning,
Operations and MaintenanceCampus Award for Outstanding Staff
Member, 2012UH President’s Award for Excellence in
Building and Grounds Maintenance, 2013
BATALLONES, JEANNE C.Instructor/Counselor, Student ServicesB.A. 1998, M.S. 2008, San Francisco State
University
BERNABE, LEANDA MAMOOffice Assistant, Applied Technical Education
DivisionA.S. 1984, Hawai‘i Community College
BURNETT, MONICAEducational Specialist, Hawai‘i Life StylesA.S. 1992, University of Hawai‘i at HiloCommunity Colleges Leadership Champion,
Generation XI
BURNETT, ROSEMARY K.Professor Emerita, English
BUTLER, CARRIE J.Instructor, Information and Computer
ScienceB.S. 2005, M.B.A. 2006, D.B.A. 2011, Argosy
University
CANTOR, STANLEY W.Assistant Professor, Construction AcademyA.S. 1978, Hawai‘i Community College
CARREIRA, TIARI K.Student Services Specialist, Office of
Continuing Education and TrainingB.A. 2016, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
CERF, KEI-LIN K.H.Director, North Hawai‘i Education and
Research Center (NHERC)
CHANG, MARI RAE S.Human Resources Manager, Human
ResourcesB.B.A. 1980, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
CHIN, VIVIAN F.Instructor, EnglishM.A. 1992, Ph.D. 2001, University of
California, Berkeley
CHING, GORDON T.H.Professor, Business TechnologyB.S. 1963, Xavier UniversityM.B.A. 1966, University of DaytonM.Ed. 1973, B.A. 1974, University of Hawai‘i
at MānoaM.A. 2015, University of Hawai‘i at HiloChancellor’s Award for Outstanding Service
to the College, 2018
CHO, GAYLE H.Professor, Architectural, Engineering, and
CAD TechnologiesA.S. 1980, Honolulu Community CollegeCampus Award for Awareness, Personal
Involvement, Encouragement (A.P.E.), 2011
CHRISTIANSON, KENTONUniversity Security Officer, Security
CHUNG, ANNE R.Associate Professor, Business TechnologyB.A. 1992, Certificate 1993, University of
Hawai‘i at HiloM.A. 2000, California State University at
Long BeachWo Learning Champion, Generation VIICommunity Colleges Leadership Champion,
Generation VIIIFrances Davis Award for Excellence in
Undergraduate Teaching, 2014
CLAVERIA, SANDRAAssistant Professor, Human ServicesCertificate 1991, Hawai‘i Community CollegeB.A. 1995, M.Ed. 2005, University of Hawai‘i
at HiloOutstanding Lecturer Award, 2006Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Teaching,
2010Wo Learning Champion, Generation XWo Global Champion, Generation II
CORTEZ, DORINNA H.Vice Chancellor for Student AffairsB.A. 1992, Pomona CollegeM.B.A. 2011, Western Governors UniversityCommunity Colleges Leadership Champion,
Generation XUH President’s Emerging Leaders Program
Cohort 2014
COWAN, RICHARD T.Instructor/Coordinator, Office of Continuing
Education and TrainingB.A. 1999, University of Hawai‘i at MānoaCommunity Colleges Leadership Champion,
Generation XV
CRAVENS-HOWELL, TONI A.Assistant Professor, Mathematics, Hawai‘i
Community College-PālamanuiB.S. 2007, University of California at DavisM.A. 2009, California State University,
SacramentoChancellor’s ‘A‘ali‘i Award, 2018
Faculty and Staff 159Hawai‘i Community College 2019-2020
CREMER, ALMA C.Instructor, NursingB.S. 2012, University of Hawai‘i at HiloM.S.N. 2017 Grand Canyon University
CREMER, ERICK T.Assistant Professor, NursingB.S. 1973, University of California at DavisCertificate 1987, University of Hawai‘i at HiloA.S. 1994, Hawai‘i Community CollegeM.S. 1997, University of Hawai‘i at MānoaM.S. 2011, Gonzaga UniversityRegents’ Medal for Excellence in Teaching,
2017
CROWELL, KAREN J.Assistant Professor/Counselor, Student
ServicesCertificate 2002, B.A. 2002, M.A. 2007,
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
DANSEREAU, SHARONAssistant Professor, EnglishB.A. 1996, The College of William & MaryM.A. 1999, Indiana UniversityM.Ed. 2002, George Mason University
DAVIS, SHYANN K.Educational Specialist, Academic AffairsB.B.A. 2014, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
DEAN, TANYAAssistant Professor, English, Hawai‘i
Community College-PālamanuiB.A. 1993, M.A. 1994, Stanford University
DECKER, MEGHANN F.I.Lab Coordinator, Science LabB.S. 2013, University of Hawai‘i at HiloM.S. 2016, California State University,
Northridge
DELA CRUZ, KENOALANI C.K.Professor/Counselor, Student ServicesB.A. 1997, M.Ed. 2001, University of Hawai‘i
at MānoaWo Learning Champion, Generation VPresident’s Emerging Leaders Program, 2007Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Service
to the College, 2009Faculty Scholar, Phi Theta Kappa, 2013Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Teaching,
2014Faculty Scholar, Phi Theta Kappa, 2014Community Colleges Leadership Champion,
Generation XIV
DELA CRUZ, RENEE A.K.Assistant Professor, Electrical Installation
and Maintenance TechnologyA.S. 1992, Hawai‘i Community College
DeMELLO, GERALDProfessor Emeritus, Sociology
DE SILVA, DONNA M.Assis tant Professor, Arch i tectura l ,
Engineering and CAD TechnologiesA.A.S. 2001, Hawai‘i Community College
DE SOTO, DANA A.Administrative and Fiscal Support Specialist,
Office of Continuing Education and Training
B.A. 2005, Arizona State UniversityM.A. 2008, Washington State University
DE SOTO, KATE L.E.Mental Health ProfessionalInstructor, Student AffairsB.A. 2006, University of Hawai‘i at HiloM.S.W. 2010, Smith College School for
Social Work
DILL, SUSIE M.D.Instructor, AccountingB.A. 1997, Oklahoma State University
DUCUSIN, CAMELO G.Instructor, Machine, Welding, and Industrial
Mechanics Technologies
DuPUIS, RESHELAAssistant Professor, Institutional Assessment
Coordinator, Academic AffairsB.A. 1990, University of Hawai‘i at MānoaM.A. 1991, Certificate 1995, Ph.D. 1997,
University of Michigan at Ann ArborUH President’s Emerging Leaders Program,
Cohort 2016
ENOKI, LYNNE A.Professor Emeritus, English
ERDMANN, LYNN C.Instructor, Hospitality, Hawai‘i Community
College-PālamanuiCertif icate 2004, B.S. 2007, Indiana
University
FERNANDEZ, DANIEL P.Web Developer, Academic SupportA.S. 1994, Hawai‘i Community College
FERREIRA, DIANE S.C.Professor Emerita, English
FLORES, ERIK KALANIProfessor, Hawai‘i Life Styles, Hawai‘i
Community College-PālamanuiB.A. 1982, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
FREITAS, ROCKNE C.Chancellor Emeritus
FUJII, HAROLD H.Associate Professor, Automotive Mechanics
TechnologyA.S. 1973, University of Hawai‘i at HiloBOR Excellence in Teaching Award, 1997
FUJII, JEFF Y.Educat ional Specia l is t , Automot ive
Mechanics Technology & Auto Body Repair and Painting
C.A. 2001, A.A.S. 2001, Hawai‘i Community College
FUJIOKA, GARRETT S.Assistant Professor, Auto Body Repair and
PaintingA.S. 1996, Hawai‘i Community College
FUKUI-STOOS, LORIANNE L.Financial Aid Specialist, Financial Aid OfficeB.A. 1995, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
FUKUMITSU, LISA M.Instructor/Student Success Coordinator,
Academic AffairsB.A. 2006, University of Hawai‘i at HiloM.S. 2016, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
FUNAI, GRACE M.Professor/Counselor, Student ServicesB.S. 1997, University of ArizonaM.Ed. 1999, Seattle UniversityPresident’s Emerging Leaders Program, 2009Chancellor’s ‘A‘ali‘i Award, 2013University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges
Rising Star Award, 2015
GALON-MIZUSAWA, SUMMEROffice Assistant, Liberal Arts Division
GIEL, MARI M.I.Assistant Professor/Counselor, Student
ServicesB.A. 2000, University of Northern ColoradoM.A. 2002, Argosy UniversityMHRM 2011, University of Hawai‘i at MānoaInnovation Award, 2017
GIORDANENGO, SAMUEL P.Associate Professor, HistoryB.A. 1993, The University of PortlandM.A. 1997, Central Washington UniversityCommunity College Leadership Champion,
Generation IXUH President’s Emerging Leaders Program,
Cohort 2015Chancellor’s ‘A‘ali‘i Award, 2018
GOLLA, JENNIFER L.Instructor, NursingM.S. 2017, Western Carolina University
160 Faculty and Staff Hawai‘i Community College 2019-2020
GRACE, NATHAN M.K.Universi ty Securi ty Off icer, Hawai ‘ i
Community College-Pālamanui
GREGORY, LAUREL A.M.Professor/Librarian, Hawai‘i Community
College-PālamanuiB.A. 1972, M.L.S. 1973, University of
WashingtonBOR Excellence in Teaching Award, 2006
GRUBE, TALON L.S.Universi ty Securi ty Off icer, Hawai ‘ i
Community College-Pālamanui
GUERRERO, BARRY J.Professor Emeritus, English
HAALILIO, PEARLA LYN K.Student Services Specialist, Hawai‘i
Community College-PālamanuiA.A. 1999, Certificate 2001, A.A. 2015, A.A.
2016, Hawai‘i Community CollegeB.A. 2000, University of Hawai‘i at HiloM.A.Ed./CI 2007, University of Phoenix
HALEAMAU-KAM, RAYNETTE K.Associate Professor/Counselor, Hawai‘i
Community College-PālamanuiInterim Director, Hawai‘i Community College-
PālamanuiB.A. 1992, University of Hawai‘i at HiloM.Ed. 2004, University of Hawai‘i at MānoaChancellor’s Award for Outstanding Service
to the College, 2008President’s Emerging Leaders Program, 2009Wo Learning Champion, Generation VI
HALL, ERI N.Instructional and Student Support Specialist,
Office of Continuing Education and Training
B.A. 2006, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
HALL, LAURA E.Lab Coordinator, Hawai‘i Community
College-PālamanuiB.S. 2007, Ph.D. 2013, University of
Connecticut
HAMMOND, THOMAS M.Professor Emeritus, Science
HARADA, GENE F.Professor, CarpentryA.S. 1975, University of Hawai‘i at HiloProvost’s Award for Outstanding Service to
the College, 1995Chancellor’s ‘A‘ali‘i Award, 2007Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Teaching,
2011
HARLAN, CATHERINE C.Instructional and Student Support Specialist,
Hawai‘i Community College-PālamanuiA.S. 1991, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
HASEGAWA, TARA R.B.Student Services Specialist, Student
ServicesB.A. 1999, Western State Colorado
UniversityB.Ed. 2003, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
HEERLEIN, PAUL E.Associate Professor/Coordinator Culinary
Arts, Hawai‘ i Community College-Pālamanui
A.A.S. 2003, Hawai‘i Community CollegeCertified Culinary Educator, 2013Certified Chef de Cuisine, 2014
HERNANDEZ, CAMILLE A.Instructor, NursingM.S.N. 2006, University of New Mexico
HIGA, SHELDON Y.Account Clerk, Business OfficeA.A. 1982, University of Hawai‘i at HiloA.S. 1984, B.S. 1985, Mount Marty CollegeB.A. 2018, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
HILL, LAURA A.Program Director of Nursing and Allied
HealthAssociate Professor, NursingB.S. 1992, M.S. 2007, California State
University, BakersfieldEd.D. 2016, California State University,
Fresno
HIRAKAWA, KEAHILANI C.Jani tor, P lann ing, Operat ions and
MaintenanceCertificate 1987, Hawai‘i Community College
HIRATA, BRIAN M.Assistant Professor, Culinary ArtsC.C. 1996, C.A. 1996, A.S., 1996, Hawai‘i
Community College
HIRO, TORI K.Instructional and Student Support Specialist,
Culinary ArtsC.C. 2013, C.A. 2013, A.A.S. 2014, Hawai‘i
Community College
HIROTA, TIANA A.M.K.Continuing Education Specialist, Office of
Continuing Education and TrainingB.S. 2010, Central Washington University
HORIMOTO, SUSAN M.Fiscal Manager, Business OfficeB.B.A. 1986, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
HU, MEIDORAssociate Professor, ArtB.A. 1997, University of Hawai‘i at HiloM.F.A. 1999, San Francisco Art Institute
HUDSON, PAMELA J.Professor Emerita, English
IIDA, JANE Y.Professor Emerita, Mathematics
IMAI, CAROLYN K.Jani tor, P lann ing, Operat ions and
MaintenanceDiploma 1968, Hawai‘i Technical School
IMANAKA, DENNIS T.Groundskeeper, Planning, Operations and
Maintenance
Faculty and Staff 161Hawai‘i Community College 2019-2020
ISHII, LUANE KELLEYPrivate Secretary, Chancellor’s OfficeC.C. 1998, A.A. 2008, Hawai‘i Community
CollegeCampus Award for Outstanding Staff
Member, 2011
JARNESKI, ROYDEN J.University Security Officer, Security
JEWELL, JEAN C.Academic Support Specialist, Hawai‘i
Community College-Pālamanui
JONES, LUCY L.Associate Professor, Social Sciences,
Hawai‘i Community College-PālamanuiB.A. 1965, M.A. 1966, California Western
UniversityM.A. 1986, Fuller Theological SeminaryPh.D. 1992, United States International
University
JUSTO, JESSICA B.Office Assistant, Planning, Operations and
MaintenanceA.A. 2015, Hawai‘i Community CollegeS.C. 2016, S.C. 2016, B.A. 2016, University
of Hawai‘i at Hilo
KA‘AU‘A, GRANT K.Assistant Professor, Construction AcademyB.A. 2002, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
KAIO, PELE H.Instructor, Hawai‘i Life StylesA.S., A.A. 2010, Hawai‘i Community CollegeB.A. 2013, University of Hawai‘i at HiloM.A. 2015, Union Institute & UniversityOutstanding Lecturer Award, 2014
KALAULI, ROBYN A.Associate Professor, EnglishB.A. 1999, M.A. 2005, California State
University - Stanislaus
KALEIWAHEA, KENNETH J.A.Auxiliary and Facilities Services Officer,
Planning, Operations and MaintenanceInterim Vice Chancellor for Administrative
ServicesB.Arch. 1996, University of Hawai‘i at MānoaM.B.A. 2018, Western Governors UniversityUH President’s Emerging Leaders Program,
Cohort 2017
KAMA, SANDRA A.Secretary, Vice Chancellor for Academic
AffairsCampus Award for Outstanding Staff
Member, 2015
KANAHELE, TRACY N. KU‘ULEIInstructor, Hawai‘i Life StylesB.A. 1998, University of Hawai‘i at HiloM.A. 2001, Central Michigan University
KAPP, DREW E.Instructor, GeographyB.A. 1986, University of ConnecticutM.A. 1998, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
KASARSKIS, SHARYL H.Contract and Grants Specialist, Business
OfficeB.A. 1982, University of Southern CaliforniaM.R.A. 2015, University of Central Florida
KAWA‘AUHAU, DONALA K.Assistant Professor, MarketingB.B.A. 2002, University of Hawai‘i at HiloM.B.A. 2004, Hawai‘i Pacific UniversityPh.D. 2015, Walden UniversityM.A. 2018, Academy of Art University
KEALA, JOYCE N.P.Building and Grounds Custodian, Hawai‘i
Community College-Pālamanui
KEALI‘IKANAKA‘OLEOHAILILANI, KAUILANUIMAKEHAIKALANI
Educational Specialist, Hawai‘i Life StylesB.A. 2013, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
KELIIKIPI-HAIMOTO, JO ANN P.Universi ty Securi ty Off icer, Hawai ‘ i
Community College-Pālamanui
KEPHART, TENNILLE A.Fiscal Officer, Business OfficeB.B.A. 2002, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
KIDANI, CHRISTOPHERBuilding and Grounds Utility Worker, North
Hawai‘i Education and Research Center (NHERC)
KINZIE, EDWARD K.Groundskeeper, Planning, Operations and
MaintenanceA.S. 1993, Kapi‘olani Community College
KIYUNA, AKEAMAKAMAE T.Y.Instructor, Hawai‘i Life StylesB.A. 2010, University of Hawai‘i at HiloM.A. 2012, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
KOJIRO, SHANA M.Human Resources Specialist, Human
ResourcesB.A. 2005, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
KOREYASU, COLBY R.I.Instructor, Auto Body Repair and PaintingC.C., A.A.S., 2003, Hawai‘i Community
College
KOTECKI, KATHLEEN J.Associate Professor, NursingB.A. 1977, Mills CollegeM.N. 1996, University of Phoenix
KOTECKI, KRISTINE E.Instructor, EnglishB.A. 2002, Seattle Pacific UniversityM.A. 2008, University of Hawai‘i at MānoaPh.D. 2013, University of Texas at AustinUH President’s Emerging Leaders Program
Cohort 2018
KU, ALAN K.Testing and Technology Support Specialist,
North Hawai‘i Education and Research Center (NHERC)
KUALII-NEAL, APRIL D.Office Assistant, Financial Aid OfficeA.A.S. 2001, Hawai‘i Community College
KUBO, KESHA S.Information Center Coordinator, Welcome
CenterB.A. 2013, B.B.A. 2013, University of Hawai‘i
at HiloWo Learning Champion, Generation XII
KUNISHIGE, NANCY S.Office Assistant, Counseling and Support
Services
KUWADA PHIPPS, CARRIEEducational Specialist, Hawai‘i Community
College-PālamanuiB.S. 1983, University of Hawai‘i at MānoaM.S. 1988, California State University, Long
Beach
KUWAYE, GLENN-DEE N.P.Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator,
Counseling and Support ServicesB.A. 2012, University of Hawai‘i at HiloM.S. 2016, Capella University
LAMBERT, MICHELLE KANOEInstructor, Pathway CoordinatorB.A. 2005, University of Hawai‘i at HiloM.Ed. 2009, Chaminade University
LANDGRAF, KAPENA M.Instructor, EnglishB.A. 2011, M.A. 2013 University of Hawai‘i
at Mānoa
LARISH, MICHAEL D.Associate Professor, EnglishB.A. 1982, Certificate 1983, University of
Hawai‘i at Hilo M.A. 1989, Ph.D. 1999, University of Hawai‘i
at Mānoa
162 Faculty and Staff Hawai‘i Community College 2019-2020
LAURICH, BERNHARD K.Assistant Professor, Physical SciencesB.S. 1977, M.S. 1981, Ph.D. 1986, University
of Stuttgart
LESLIE, LARISSA K.M.Associate Professor/Student Life Advisor,
Student ServicesB.A. 2002, University of San FranciscoM.A. 2005, Santa Clara UniversityWo Learning Champion, Generation IXUH President’s Emerging Leaders Program
Cohort 2014Wo Global Champion, Generation I
LOO, DANIEL K.Human Resources Specialist, Human
ResourcesB.A. 2012, PharmD. 2012, University of
Hawai‘i at Hilo
LOSALIO-WATSON, JOEANNE K.Secretary, Hawai‘i Community College-
Pālamanui
LOVEDAY, TAMERA J.Instructor, Biological ScienceA.A. 2006, B.S. 2007, Sheldon Jackson
CollegeM.S. 2010, Walla Walla University
LUERA, CALLA L.Student Services Specialist, Financial Aid
OfficeB.A. 2008, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
LYONS, YUKI K.J.Instructor, Hawai‘i Life Styles, Hawai‘i
Community College-PālamanuiB.A. 1998, Certificate 2000, University of
Hawai‘i at Hilo
MACLENNAN, AIMEE K.Instructor, Math and Natural Sciences,
Hawai‘i Community College-PālamanuiB.S. 2010, M.S. 2013, University of
Saskatchewan
MADEO, CHRISTOPHER A.Auxiliary and Facilities Services Officer,
Planning Operations and Maintenance
MADRID, DONNA H.Instructor, Administration of JusticeB.A. 2009, University of Hawai‘i at HiloChancellor’s Award for Outstanding Service
to the College, 2016
MAEDA, ANNETTE Y.Professor Emerita, English
MARLOW, CHARLEEN A.Professor, PsychologyB.A. 1968, M.A. 1972, University of Hawai‘i
at Mānoa
MARLOW, JOHN W.Professor, SpeechB.A. 1973, San Diego State UniversityM.A. 1981, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
MATHEWS, SHEENA E.Student Services Specialist, Financial Aid
OfficeB.A. 2014, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
McDANIEL, JOSHUA K.Instructor, MathematicsB.S. 2006, M.A. 2008, Arizona State
University
McGRATH, CRYSTAL P.Office Assistant, Admissions and Records
Office
MEDEIROS, LORI K.Secretary, Dean of Liberal Arts and Public
ServicesA.S. 1976, Hawai‘i Community College
MEDEIROS, PAULA M.Secretary, Liberal Arts DivisionC.A. 1991, C.A. 1991, Hawai‘i Community
College
MEDEIROS, WENDELIN T.Office Assistant, Hawai‘i Community
College-PālamanuiCampus Award for Outstanding Staff
Member, 2004
MEJIA, PRECIOUSOffice Assistant, Hawai‘i Community
College-PālamanuiA.A. 2010, Certificate 2014, A.A. 2015,
Hawai‘i Community College
MICHELS, BERNARD R., IIIInstructor, ElectronicsDiploma, 1985, DeVry University
MIDEL, CHRISTOPHER N.Instructor, Construction AcademyA.A.S. 1998, A.A.S. 2000, Hawai ‘ i
Community College
MIGUEL, LUZVIMINDA B.Assistant Professor, NursingA.S.N. 2002, Kapi‘olani Community CollegeM.S.N.Ed. 2012, Walden UniversityD.N.P. 2016, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
MIKAMI, KIRK Y.Administrative and Fiscal Support Specialist,
Business OfficeB.B.A. 1997, University of Hawai‘i at HiloCampus Award for Outstanding Staff
Member, 2018
MIMAKI, JAMESProfessor Emeritus, English
MINASSIAN, JACK M.Assistant Professor, Fire Science/Fire and
Environmental Emergency ResponseB.S. 1973, Northern Arizona University
MINE, JODI A.K.Budget Analyst, Administrative AffairsB.B.A. 1992, University of Hawai‘i at HiloPresident’s Emerging Leaders Program, 2009Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Service
to the College, 2011
MITCHELL, CRAIG D.Student Services Specialist, CounselingA.A. 2000, Seattle Central CollegeB.A. 2006, University of WashingtonM.Ed. 2015, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
MIYASHIRO, DARRELL S.Assistant Professor, Machine, Welding and
Industrial Mechanics TechnologiesA.S. 1988, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
MOATS, THATCHER J.P.External Affairs/Relations Coordinator,
Chancellor’s OfficeB.A. 2002, Ithaca College
MOSPENS, CARRIE B.Assistant Professor, EnglishB.A. 1999, M.A. 2002, University of Hawai‘i
at MānoaCommunity Colleges Leadership Champion,
Generation XII
NACIS, MARISSA C.Account Clerk, Business OfficeA.S. 1996, A.S. 1997, A.A.S. 2001, Hawai‘i
Community CollegeB.B.A. 2006, University of Hawai‘i at HiloM.B.A. 2017, Chaminade University
NAEA, TIFFANY M.Educational Specialist, Hawai‘i Life StylesB.A. 2012, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
NAGATA, IRENE M.Professor Emerita, Mathematics
NAGUWA, CAROLINE R.Professor, EnglishB.A. 1995, Barnard CollegeM.F.A. 2001, Emerson College - Massachusetts
Faculty and Staff 163Hawai‘i Community College 2019-2020
NAHM-MIJO, TRINAProfessor, PsychologyB.A. 1969, M.Ed. 1971, University of Hawai‘i
at MānoaM.P.H. 1974, Ph.D. 1979, University of
California - BerkeleyBOR Excellence in Teaching Award, 1984Hung Wo and Elizabeth Lau Ching Faculty
Service to the Community Award, 2000Innovation Award, 2000, 2003, 2007Wo Learning Champions - Community
Building Award, 2008University of Hawai‘i Community Colleges
50 Finest Award, 2015
NAKAMURA, LEW M.Instructor, AgricultureB.S. 1981, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
NAMBA, RURIAInstructor, Biological Science, Hawai‘i
Community College-PālamanuiB.S. 1991, University of WashingtonPh.D. 1998, Carnegie Mellon University
NARIMATSU, SARA S.Professor Emerita
NATHANSON, ESTHER S.S.Continuing Education Specialist, Office of
Continuing Education and TrainingB.S. 2001, University of Iowa
NAU, SEINI L.Building and Grounds Custodian, Planning,
Operation and Maintenance
NAUGHTON, EILEEN M.Instructor, North Hawai‘i Education and
Research Center (NHERC)
NISHIE, CATHY S.Office Assistant, Academic Support UnitB.A. 1981, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
NISHIMOTO, HELEN C.Professor/Counselor, Counseling and
Support ServicesA.A. 1997, Hawai‘i Community CollegeB.A. 1999, University of Hawai‘i at HiloM.A. 2002, Saybrook Graduate SchoolCommunity College Leadership Champion,
Generation IIIWo Learning Champions - Innovation of the
Year Award (Second Honorable Mention), 2009
Innovation Award, 2010
NISSAM, JESNAInstructor, MathematicsB.S. 2002, M.S. 2004, Mahatma Gandhi
University
OKAJIMA, BRETT I.IT Specialist, Academic Support UnitB.S. 2006, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
OKUDA, KELSEY M.Educational Specialist, Office of Continuing
Education and TrainingB.A. 2008, University of Massachusetts -
Amherst
ONISHI, ADAM T.Office Assistant, Office of Continuing
Education and TrainingB.B.A. 2018, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
ONISHI, JONI Y.Professor, AccountingVice Chancellor for Academic AffairsB.B.A. 1978, University of Hawai‘i at HiloM.Ed. 1983, University of Hawai‘i at MānoaProvost’s Award for Outstanding Service to
the College, 1996Innovation Award, 1997Wo Learning Champion, Generation IBOR Excellence in Teaching Award, 2004Chancellor’s ‘A‘ali‘i Award, 2010UH Governor’s Award for Manager of the
Year, 2018
PACHECO, RENNETTE K.Secretary, Applied Technical Education
Division
PAJO, PATRICK C.Assistant Professor, Electrical Installation
and Maintenance TechnologyA.S. 1981, Hawai‘i Community CollegeWo Learning Champion, Generation III
PALEUDIS, GEORGE A.Auxiliary and Facilities Services Officer,
Hawai‘i Community College-PālamanuiB.A. 1987, Hiram College, M.S. 1991,
Southern Illinois University
PAREL, THOMAS, JR.Building and Grounds Custodian, North
Hawai‘i Education and Research Center (NHERC)
PAVAO, BERNADETTEChild Care Center Teacher, Children’s CenterB.S. 1977, University of OregonA.S. 1991, Hawai‘i Community College
PAVEL, CHERYL P.Instructor, NursingA.S. 1984, Cabrillo CollegeB.S. 2007, D.N.P. 2017, University of Hawai‘i
at Hilo
PENISTEN, JOHN E.Professor Emeritus, English
PERREIRA, JAY J.Jani tor, P lann ing, Operat ions and
MaintenanceCertificate 1991, Hawai‘i Community College
PFEIFFER, KERSTINInstructor, Culinary Arts, Hawai‘i Community
College-PālamanuiA.A. 2004, Houston Community College
PHILLIPS, MICHELLE R.Assistant Professor, Biological SciencesB.S. 2000, Colorado State UniversityPh.D. 2007, University of OregonWo Learning Champion, Generation XIRegents’ Medal for Excellence in Teaching,
2018
PICKENS, ROBERTUniversity Security Officer, SecurityA.S. 1996, Hawai‘i Community CollegeB.A. 1998, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
PIERON, PETRI P.M.Professor, NursingB.Sc.N. 1989, University of SaskatchewanM.S.N. 1996, M.P.H. 1997, Ph.D. 2010,
University of Hawai‘i at MānoaBOR Excellence in Teaching Award, 2005
PILAGO, IAN KALEO‘OKALANIEduca t iona l Spec ia l i s t , Ha le Kea
Advancement and Testing CenterB.A. 2010, M.Ed. 2011, University of Hawai‘i
at Hilo
PROCTOR, GLENN R.IT Specialist, Academic Support UnitB.B.A. 1982, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
QOLOUVAKI, TAGI F.Instructor, EnglishB.A. 1998, M.A. 2003, University of Nebraska
Lincoln
QUINTANA, CHRISTINE K.Coordinator of International Programs, Office
of Continuing Education and TrainingB.A. 1996, University of Hawai‘i at HiloM.A. 2006, Central Michigan UniversityWo Learning Champions - Community
Building Award (Second Honorable Mention), 2007
Community College Leadership Champion, Generation VII
Wo Learning Champion, Generation VIIIWo Global Champion, Generation IInnovation Award, 2017
QUINTANA, KALEOPONO S.Assistant Professor/Counselor, Counseling
and Support ServicesB.F.A. 1997, University of Hawai‘i at MānoaM.Ed. 2005, Heritage University, Washington
164 Faculty and Staff Hawai‘i Community College 2019-2020
RAPOZA, CHELSIE K.Student Services Specialist, Financial Aid
OfficeB.A. 2005, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
RIOS, FRANK, JR.Building and Grounds Custodian, Planning,
Operations and Maintenance
RODRIGUES-KAIWA, WILLIAM K.Jani tor, P lann ing, Operat ions and
Maintenance
RODRIGUEZ, NOELIE M.Professor, SociologyB.A. 1965, University of South Florida at
TampaM.A. 1967, Ph.D. 1974, University of
California at Los AngelesBOR Excellence in Teaching Award, 1996Hung Wo and Elizabeth Lau Ching Faculty
Service to the Community Award, 2001Innovation Award, 2000, 2003
ROSEHILL, ORDEAN SCOTIT Specialist, Academic Support UnitB.S. 1988, Western Oregon UniversityA+ Certificate 2001, Network+ Certificate
2002, CompTIA
SALAVEA, SHELBI P. KULIAIKAUIOffice Assistant, Planning, Operations and
Maintenance
SALVADOR, DESEREE L.Assistant Professor, EnglishB.A. 1988, University of California at DavisM.A. 1996, University of York HeslintonEd.D. 2015, University of Minnesota, Twin
Cities
SAMBUENO, ROBERTAOffice Assistant, Admissions and Records
OfficeA.S. 1993, A.A. 1999, Hawai‘i Community
CollegeCampus Award for Outstanding Staff
Member, 2014
SANDERS, BETH H.Professor, Accounting, Hawai‘i Community
College-PālamanuiB.A. 1974, University of Texas, Pan AmericanM.Ed. 2011, Western Governors UniversityCPA 1980, Texas, CPA 1989, California, CPA
1994, Hawai‘iCFP 1986Innovation Award, 1999Wo Learning Champion, Generation II
SANTOS, JASON H.Database Admin, Academic SupportB.A. 2006, B.S. 2006, Certificate 2006,
University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
SATAKE, JERALD M.Jani tor, P lann ing, Operat ions and
MaintenanceB.B.A. 2002, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
SCHEFFLER, PAMELA Y.Associate Professor, ScienceB.A. 1990, University of California, Santa
CruzPh.D. 2002, The Pennsylvania State
UniversityFulbright Scholarship, J. William Fulbright
Foreign Scholarship Committee, 2012-2013
SCHULTE, STEPHEN B.IT Manager, Academic Support UnitCertificate 1989, Marylhurst CollegeB.A. 1994, Concordia CollegeProvost’s Award for Outstanding Service to
the College, 1999Chancellor’s ‘A‘ali‘i Award, 2005Wo Learning Champion, Generation VII
SCHUMAKER, JAMES A.Associate Professor, MathematicsA.A.S. 1980, Richland CollegeB.S. 1983, M.S. 1987, University of Texas
at Dallas
SHAVER, ELIZABETH I.Instructor, Social SciencesB.A. 1987, Macalester CollegeM.A. 1998, Ph.D. 2008, California Institute
of Integral Studies
SHIMIZU, KENNETH Y.Associate Professor, Automotive Mechanics
TechnologyA.S. 1980, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
SIBAYAN, KARLA K.Secretary, Nursing and Allied Health Division
SIMS, KATHRYN A.Professor, English, Hawai‘i Community
College-PālamanuiB.A. 1980, University of California - DavisM.A.T. 1982, University of California -
BerkeleyCommunity College Leadership Champion,
Generation VChancellor’s ‘A‘ali‘i Award, 2012Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Teaching,
2012
SIRIAH, NAVEENSystem Admin, Student Services/Financial
Aid OfficeDiploma 1993, ATA PolytechnicB.E. 2000, Regional Engineering CollegeM.S. 2003, Hawai‘i Pacific University
SMITH, JANET A.Assistant Professor, Early Childhood
EducationB.G.S. 1983, Chaminade University of
HonoluluM.Ed. 2005, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
SOARES, MITCHELLAssistant Professor, Diesel MechanicsA.S. 1987, Hawai‘i Community College
SOLEMSAAS, RACHEL M.H.ChancellorB.S. 1985, De La Salle UniversityEd.D. 2011, Washington State University
STEELE, ORLO C.Assistant Professor, ScienceB.A. 1986, B.A. 1986, University of California,
Santa BarbaraM.S. 1998, Ph.D. 2005, University of Hawai‘i
at Mānoa
STRADTMANN-CARVALHO, JACQUELINEAssistant Professor, MathematicsB.A. 1992, University of Hawai‘i at HiloM.A. 1994, Johns Hopkins University
STRASLICKA-WALKER, SHERRIE ANNEducational Specialist, Academic SupportB.A. 1997, B.S. 1997, Certificate 2013,
University of Hawai‘i at HiloCertificate 2016, Hawai‘i Community College
SUMIKI, SHAWN S.Instructor, CulinaryCertificate 1996, Hawai‘i Community College
SUPE-ROQUE, NEVA K.Instructor/Coordinator, Office of Continuing
Education and TrainingB.A. 1990, University of WashingtonM.S. 2013, Kaplan University
SWEENEY, KEITH E.Universi ty Securi ty Off icer, Hawai ‘ i
Community College-Pālamanui
TAGAB-CRUZ, NO‘EL K.Instructor/Coordinator, Hawai‘i Life StylesB.A. 2007, University of California Santa
CruzM.A. 2016, Union Institute and University
TANGARŌ, TAUPŌURIProfessor, Hawai‘i Life StylesB.A. 1992, University of Hawai‘i at HiloM.Ed. 1995, Heritage College, WashingtonPh.D. 2004, Union Institute and University,
Cincinnati, OhioBOR Excellence in Teaching Award, 2009Frances Davis Award for Excellence in
Undergraduate Teaching, 2009
Faculty and Staff 165Hawai‘i Community College 2019-2020
TIOGANGCO, SHERISE U.J.Assistant Registrar, Admissions and Records
OfficeInterim Registrar/Admissions and Records
Manager, Student ServicesB.A. 2014, University of Hawai‘i at HiloM.H.A. 2017, Kaplan University
TOM, AMELIA K.Jan i to r, P lann ing , Opera t i on and
Maintenance
TOM, MAXWELL K.K.Jani tor, P lann ing, Operat ions and
MaintenanceUH System President’s Award for Excellence
in Building and Grounds Maintenance, 2010
TSUGAWA, DAVID S.Assistant Professor, English, Hawai‘i
Community College-PālamanuiB.A. 1986, University of California, San
DiegoM.A. 1989, Monterey Institute of International
StudiesWo Learning Champion, Generation XII
UEHARA, NEAL M.Media Specialist, Academic Support UnitB.A. 1979, Professional Diploma 1989,
M.Ed. 1993, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Service to the College, 2014
UINA, NADINE N.Account Clerk, Business OfficeA.A. 1999, Maui Community CollegeA.A.S. 2004, Hawai‘i Community College
URASAKI, LEANNEAssistant Professor, Instructional Technology
DeveloperB.A. 1993, Professional Diploma 1995,
M.Ed. 2009, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Innovation Award, 2015
VIERRA, DARRYL J.Instructor, Carpentry
VILLANUEVA, CALLIE Y.Office Assistant, Chancellor’s Office
VILLANUEVA, JED K.Educational Specialist, AgricultureA.S. 1978, Hawai‘i Community CollegeB.S. 1984, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
WALKER, WARREN WAILANIInstructor/Counselor, Student ServicesA.A. 2004, Hawai‘i Community CollegeB.A. 2007, University of Hawai‘i at HiloM.S.W. 2011, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
WASHINGTON, MARY I.Institutional/Policy Analyst, Chancellor’s
OfficeB.A. 1990, Trent UniversityM.A. 2000, American University
WATANABE, BRENDA I.T.Instructor, Early Childhood EducationA.S. 1990, Honolulu Community CollegeB.S. 2003, M.Ed. 2005, Chaminade
University of Honolulu
WEEKS, DEBRA A.Instructor, ChemistryPh.D. 2002, University of California, Santa
Cruz
WEHRSIG, TIMOTHY K.Jani tor, P lann ing, Operat ions and
Maintenance
WILCOX-BOUCHER, CLAUDIA Y.Associate Professor, Social SciencesB.A. 1984, M.S.W. 1985, University of
Hawai‘i at MānoaWo Learning Champion, Generation XIChancellor’s ‘A‘ali‘i Award, 2018
WILSON, MELANIE F.Dean of Liberal Arts and Public ServicesB.S. 1989, Oklahoma State UniversityCertificate 2007, M.S. 2008, Bemidji State
UniversityEd.D. 2016, Nova Southeastern University
YAMADA, KORY KANANISecretary, Business Educat ion and
Technology Division and Hospitality Division
A.A. 2013, Hawai‘i Community CollegeCampus Award for Outstanding Staff
Member, 2016
YAMAMOTO, JESSICA P.K.Director, Office of Continuing Education
and TrainingInterim Dean of Career and Technical
EducationB.B.A. 1998, University of Hawai‘i at HiloM.B.A. 2007, University of Wisconsin,
Whitewater
ZAPPALA, JOSEPH W.Media Specialist, Media SupportA.A. 1970, Merritt CollegeB.A. 1972, San Francisco State College