College Administration
MARGARET SANCHEZ | Chancellor
B.A., University of California Santa Cruz, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
M.A., Sonoma State University, Education
TAMI LANGHOR | Vice Chancellor of Administrative Services
B.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Business Administration Accounting
B.S., University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Business Administration Management Information Systems
M.S., University of Nevada, Accountancy
STEPHEN TAYLOR | Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
M.S., University of California, San Diego, Oceanography
Ph.D., University of California, San Diego, Oceanography
THOMAS “NO‘EAU” KEOPUHIWA | Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
B.S., University of Oregon, Psychology
M.A., University of New Haven, Community Psychology – Program Development
Ed.D., West Virginia University, Curriculum and Instruction
BERNADINE SOUZA | Interim Director of Institutional Effectiveness and University Center
A.A., Kaua‘i Community College, Liberal Arts
A.S., Kaua‘i Community College, Early Childhood Education
B.A., University of Hawai‘i, West O‘ahu, Social Science/Early Childhood Education
M.Ed., University of Hawai‘i, Education Technology
JEFFREY MEXIA | Interim Dean
B.A., University of Hawai‘i, English
M.A., University of Hawai‘i, English (concentration in Cultural Studies: Asia and the Pacific)
SHELLEY SUTTER | Interim Dean Career Technical Education
B.A., University of Colorado Boulder, Economics
M.A., University of Colorado Denver, Counseling Psychology/Counselor Education
Faculty
SHAUNTE ACOBA | Counselor
B.S., Menlo College, Psychology
M.S., Chaminade University, Counseling Psychology
CONSTANTE AZARES | Automotive Mechanics Technology
A.S., Kaua‘i Community College
HARRY J. BAKER | Librarian
B.S., University of Florida, Psychology
M.L.I.S., University of California Los Angeles, Library and Information Science
ALAN BOYES | History
B.A., University of Hawai‘i, History (minor in Philosophy)
M.A., University of Hawai‘i, History
ASHLEY BRADY | English
B.S., Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Business Administration
M.A., Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, English
Post Baccalaureate, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Teach English Second Language
EMILY BRODERICK | Biology
B.S., University of the Virgin Islands, Marine Biology
M.S., American University, Biology
ANDREW BUSHNELL | Emeritus
RICHARD W. CARMICHAEL | Emeritus
ROXANNE CARVALHO | Counselor
A.S., Kaua‘i Community College, Liberal Arts
B.A., University of Hawai‘i-West O‘ahu, Business Administration
M.Ed., University of Hawai‘i, Learning Design and Technology
JOHN D. CONSTANTINO | Counselor/Student Life Coordinator
A.A., Kaua‘i Community College, Liberal Arts
B.A., University of Hawai‘i, Graphic Art
M.A., Gonzaga University, Curriculum and Instruction
LAURA DILLMAN | Physical Education
B.S., Abilene Christian University, Physical Education
MS.Ed, Baylor University, Community Health Education
GIGI T. DRENT | Mathematics
B.A., California State University, Fullerton, Mathematics (minor in Business Administration)
M.A., California State University, Fullerton, Mathematics
WILLIAM W. DRESSLER | Student Success Coordinator
B.A., University of California Berkeley, History
M.A., University of Hawai‘i, English as a Second Language
M.Ed., University of Hawai‘i, Educational Technology
JENNIFER L. DUNCKLEE | Librarian
A.A., Windward Community College, Liberal Arts
B.S., University of Hawai‘i, Secondary Education, English
M.A., University of Hawai‘i, Library and Information Science
SHARON EHLERS | Nursing
B.S.N., Daemen College, Nursing
M.S.N., University at Buffalo, Maternal & Women's Health Nursing
• Certificate of Advanced Study, University at Buffalo, Adult Health Nursing
IRIS ERICKSON | Nursing
A.S., Kaua‘i Community College, Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., Grand Canyon University, Nursing
ALEXIS ERUM | Social Science
B.A., M.A., University of Hawai‘i, Sociology
M.A.S., University of California Irvine, Criminology, Law and Society
MARIA M. FABRO | Nursing
A.S., Kaua‘i Community College, Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Hawai‘i
ANTONIA F. FUJIMOTO | Early Childhood Education
A.S., Canada College, Early Childhood Education
B.S., California State University Dominguez Hills, Child Development
M.A., Pacific Oaks College, Human Development
• CCTS, Child Development Program Director
RYAN P. GIRARD | Mathematics
B.S., University of Massachusetts, Mathematics; Meteorology
M.S., University of Colorado, Applied Mathematics
CHARLES A. GRAYBOSCH | Art
B.A., University of California, San Diego, Visual Arts (Studio)
M.F.A., Columbia University In The City Of New York, Visual Arts
MELISSA HENRY | Counselor
B.S., University of Las Vegas, Criminal Justice
M.Ed., University of Phoenix, Educational Counseling
LIZBETH HADDOCK | Culinary Arts
KYOKO IKEDA-CHUN | International Program Coordinator
B.A., Connecticut College, Psychology/Asian Studies
M.A., Rikkyo University, Intercultural Communication Studies
JONATHAN W. KALK | Mathematics
B.S., University of Wisconsin, Mathematics
M.A., University of Hawai‘i, Mathematics
Ph.D., University of Hawai‘i, Mathematics
LONI A. KALK | Mathematics
M.S., University of Mississippi, Mathematics
Ph.D., University of Mississippi, Mathematics
LORRIE ANN N. KANEAKUA | Culinary Arts
WAIHANG LAI | Emeritus
DUKE LANG | Carpentry
GEORGE LEVENDIS | Culinary Arts
CHRISTINA MAR | English
B.A., University of California Los Angeles, English - Women's Studies
M.A., Ph.D., University of California Riverside, English
PATRICIA M. MCGRATH | English
B.Ed., University of Alberta, Canada, Secondary Education-English (minor in Religious Studies/Philosophy)
M.A., University of Alberta, Canada, English
• Postgraduate Diploma, University of London, U.K., Distance Education
JEFFREY MEXIA | Professional Development Coordinator
B.A., University of Hawai‘i, English
M.A., University of Hawai‘i, English (concentration in Cultural Studies: Asia and the Pacific)
SHARON MILAN | Speech
B.S., Southern Oregon State, Speech Communication
M.A., San Francisco State University, Speech Communication
ERIN A. MILLARD | Mathematics
B.S., M.A., Pacific University, Mathematics and Teaching
MICHAEL MILLER | Mathematics
A.S., Corban University, Mathematics
M.S., Oregon State University, Mathematics
WAYNE A. MIYATA | Emeritus
NICKOL MOIKEHA | Physiology
B.A., University of Hawai‘i, Secondary Education, Biology
M.S., University of Hawai‘i, Cell & Molecular Biology
JULIE MOSELEY | Nursing
M.S.N., Gonzaga University, Nursing Health Systems Leadership
STEVEN Y. NAKATA | Culinary Arts
TAMMIE K. Y. NAPOLEON | Nursing
A.A., Kaua‘i Community College, Liberal Arts
A.S. Kaua‘i Community College, Nursing
B.S.N., University of Hawai‘i, Nursing
M.S.N., University of Hawai‘i, Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
ROBERT NII | Accounting
B.B.A., University of Hawai‘i, Accounting
RONA K. NISHIKAWA | Chemistry
Ph.D., West Virginia University, Chemistry
MARK OMBRELLO | History
B.A., Emory University, Anthropology and Philosophy
M.A., University of Guam, Micronesian Studies
M.A., Ph.D., University of Hawai‘i, History
ROY PILIERE | Sales and Management
B.B.A., Loyola Marymount University, Business Administration
M.S., University of Hawai‘i, Travel Industry Management
PUALI‘ILI‘IMAIKALANI ROSSI | Hawaiian Studies
B.A., University of Hawai‘i Hilo, Hawaiian Studies, Anthropology
M.A., University of Hawai‘i, Hawaiian Studies
ALICA SAMS | Counselor
B.A., Simpson College, Psychology
M.S., Drake University, Rehab Counseling
ERIC SAN GEORGE | English
B.A., Fairfield University, English, Philosophy
M.A., The College of New Jersey, English
GREGORY SHEPHERD | Music
B.A., University of Hawai‘i, Music
M.A., University of Hawai‘i, Music
M.M., University of Hawai‘i, Vocal Performance
SHELLEY SUTTER | Counselor
B.A., University of Colorado Boulder, Economics
M.A., University of Colorado Denver, Counseling Psychology/Counselor Education
GORDON TALBO | Automotive Mechanics Technology
C.A., Kaua‘i Community College
JESSICA TATSUDA-MERRELL | Nursing
B.S.N., M.S.N., University of Texas at Arlington, Nursing Education
STEPHEN TAYLOR | Physical Science: Earth Science
M.S., University of California, San Diego, Oceanography
Ph.D., University of California, San Diego, Oceanography
JOSEPH TREMONTI | Creative Media
B. F. A., The University of Georgia, Interdisciplinary Studies
M.A., University of Illinois Chicago, Electronic Visualization
VANESSA VISITACION | Counselor
A.A., Kaua‘i Community College, Liberal Arts
B.S.W. M.S.W., University of Hawai‘i-Manoa, Social Work
STEPHEN WATKINS | Digital/Media Art
B.A., University of Central Florida, Radio/Television
M.A., University of Central Florida, Instructional Technology/Media
BRIAN YAMAMOTO | Botany
B.A., High Honors University of Hawai‘i, Botany
M.S., University of Hawai‘i, Plant Pathology (Botanical Sciences)
CHARLIE YAMAMOTO | Emeritus
MUNEO YOSHIKAWA | Emeritus
Administrative, Professional, and Technical Employees
KEN ABIGANIA | IT Specialist
B.S., DeVry University, Electronics Engineering
RODEL C. AGPAOA | Fiscal Accounting Specialist
A.S., Kaua‘i Community College, Business Technology
B.A., University of Hawai‘i-West O‘ahu, Business Administration/General Business Administration
SIERA K. ALAIBILLA-LAGUNDINO | Student Services Specialist (FYE Student Success Navigator)
A.A., Kaua‘i Community College, Liberal Arts
B.S.W. M.S.W., University of Hawai‘i-Manoa, Social Work
JEFF B. ANDERSON | Financial Aid Manager
B.S., San Jose State College, Business Administration and Marketing
CARNA BROWN | Financial Aid Specialist
B.B.A., Davenport University, Business Professional Studies
CHARMAINE BURKART | Continuing Education Specialist
B.A., Heritage University, Mathematics
M.A., Western Governors University, Mathematics Education
TINA CASTRO | Educational Specialist (Tutoring Center)
A.S, Penn Valley Community College, Early Education
B.S., Avila College, Special Education
M.L.A. Baker University, Education and Management
MALIA K. CHUN | Student Support Specialist
B.A., University of Hawai‘i, Hawaiian Studies
SHARLA FOSTER | Academic Support Specialist (Tutoring Center)
B.A., University of Hawai‘i-West O‘ahu, Social Science
CAITLIN B. FOWLKES | Marketing Specialist
B.A., Marshall University, Print Journalism
JOSHUA K. FUKINO | Instructional and Student Support Specialist
B.B.A., University of Hawai‘i-Hilo, Business Administration
DARYL L. GERARDO | Academic Support
A.A.S., Kaua‘i Community College, Automotive Mechanics Tech
ISAIAH K. KA‘AUWAI | Institutional Support (Title IX Coordinator)
B.A., Saint Martin’s University, Sociology
M.A., Saint Martin’s University, Counseling Psychology
TOM M. KAJIHARA | IT Specialist
B.S., Hawai‘i Pacific University, Computer Science
DEANNE KOSHI | Institutional Support (Fiscal Manager)
B.B.A, University of Hawai‘i, Accounting
KATHLEN M. LEE | Academic Support Specialist
B.A., University of Nevada Reno, English
RHONDA LIU | Academic Support Specialist (University Center)
B.A., University of Hawai‘i, Anthropology
M.P.H., University of Hawai‘i-Mānoa, Public Health
MARITZA MEDINA | Web Developer
B.S., New York Institute of Technology, Computer Science
VALERIE MELLE | Continuing Education Specialist
B.A., Chaminade University, Psychology
M.S., University of Hawai‘i, Kinesiology & Rehab Science
ESTHER MILLER | Instructional and Student Support Specialist
A.A., Kaua‘i Community College, Liberal Arts
NOEL MOCK | Bookstore Manager
B.A., University of Hawai‘i, Japanese Language
KIMI NAGAHISA | Educational Specialist (CTE Workforce Development)
B.S., Criminology & Criminal Justice
M.Ed., Chaminade University, Child Development
M.S., Health Information Management
SUEANN Y. OKADA | Graphic Designer
B.F.A., Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design, Los Angeles
MAEVE O'DONNELL PAX | Student Services Specialist (Human Needs)
SHAWNELLE PALOMARES | Educational Specialist (Wai‘ale‘ale Project)
B.S., University of Hawai‘i, Family Resources
KEANNA PAVAO | Admissions Specialist (Enrollment)
B.B.A., University of Hawai‘i at Hilo, Business Administration
ANTHONY PERRY | Educational Specialist (13th Year Coordinator)
B.S., Northwestern University, Speech
M.F.A., Antioch University, Fiction
MARIO RUIZ | IT Specialist
B.S., University of Hawai‘i, Information and Computer Science
LAHEA SALAZAR | Educational Specialist (Wai‘ale‘ale Project)
B.A., Thomas Edison State College, Psychology
JIE SHEN | Student Services Specialist (Licensed Mental Health Professional)
B.A., East China Normal University, Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language
M.A., Naropa University, Clinical Mental Health
M.A., University of California, Los Angeles, Education
SARAH SHIRAI | Admissions Specialist
B.A., University of Arizona, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
ALYSSA SILVA | Academic Support Specialist
A.S., Kaua‘i Community College, Accounting
B.A., University of Hawai‘i-West O‘ahu, Business Administration/Accounting
KAILANA A. SOTO | Registrar
B.A., Hawai‘i Pacific University, Psychology
BERNADINE SOUZA | Contracts and Grant Specialist
A.A., Kaua’i Community College, Liberal Arts
A.S., Kaua’i Community College, Early Childhood Education
B.A., University of Hawai’i West O’ahu, Social Science/Early Childhood Education
M.Ed., University of Hawai’i, Education Technology
KENT TANIGAWA | Theatre Technician
GREGORY VON HAUSCH | Theatre/Stage Manager
B.A., University of Florida, Fine Arts
ANDREW T. YAMAMOTO | Human Resources Manager
B.B.A, University of Hawai‘i, Human Resources Management
CAYLEE M. YAMAMOTO | Financial Aid Specialist
B. Ed., University of Hawai‘i, Secondary Education, General Science
M. Ed., University of Hawai‘i, Education
Staff
REX ACOSTA | Security Officer
LEAH LEI AGUSTIN | Administrative Assistant
CRYSTAL BETHEL | Administrative Assistant
D. KAHALE BLACKSTAD | Account Clerk
JEFFREY CALLEJO | Office Assistant
JOSE CASTILLO | Building Maintenance
RALPH CLARK | Security Officer
RUSSELL COYAMIN | General Laborer
KAREN DOIRON | Office Assistant
TESSIE R. EDURISE | Janitor
LIZA EMPROSO | Security Officer
MOANI KEALA FURTADO | Office Assistant
MARINA EUGENIO | Janitor
CHERYL ITAMURA | General Laborer
LEE JEAL | Security Officer
LISA KA‘AIHUE | Janitor
CLARICE KALI | Administrative Assistant
DAWN KANEHOLANI RICCIARDI | Janitor
KIRK KUBO | General Laborer
CAROL LLEGO | Office Assistant
ANAGEN MANIPON-HAMADA | Security Officer
ATHENA MANIPON-HAMADA | Office Assistant
MARISA MARSHALL-YOTSUDA | Janitor
JOHN MARTINEZ | Janitor
ROBERT MOURA | Security Officer
KERRI MURAOKA | Office Assistant
WILLIAM ORTIZ | Equipment Operator
LEIZELL RAMOS | Account Clerk
PACITA RAMOS | Janitor
MELANIE SANTIAGO | Security Officer
JUSTIN SETO | Building Maintenance
DYANNE SOTO | Office Assistant
TERESITA TAGUDIN | Janitor
KAIMANA TEXEIRA | Janitor
REIGN UMIAMAKA | Security Officer
TINA UNCIANO | Human Resources Assistant
THOMAS VIDINHA | Private Secretary
CLARENCE VISAYA | Security Officer