Kaua‘i Community College Faculty and Staff

College Administration

MARGARET SANCHEZ | Chancellor
B.A., University of California Santa Cruz, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
M.A., Sonoma State University, Education

STEPHEN TAYLOR | Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
M.S., University of California, San Diego, Oceanography
Ph.D., University of California, San Diego, Oceanography

TAMI LANGHOR | Vice Chancellor for 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

THOMAS “NO‘EAU” KEOPUHIWA | Interim 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

KURT TAKAMINE | Dean
B.A., University of Southern California, Social Ethics
B.A., California State University at Northridge, Human Biology
M.S., California State University at Northridge, Environmental Health
M.A., Azusa Pacific University, Religion
Ed.D., Pepperdine University, Institutional Management
Ph.D., Azusa Pacific University, Higher Education

VALERIE BARKO | Director of Institutional Effectiveness and University Center
B.S., University of Louisiana, Biology
M.S., Oklahoma State University, Wildlife and Fisheries Ecology
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University, Zoology

Faculty

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
B.S., University of Hawai‘i, Secondary Education, English
M.A., University of Hawai‘i, Library and Information Science
A.A., Winward Community College, Liberal Arts

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

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

JEROME JOHNSON | Accounting/Business

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

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

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

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

PUALI‘ILI‘IMAIKALANI ROSSI | Hawaiian Studies
B.A., University of Hawai‘i Hilo, Hawaiian Studies, Anthropology
M.A., University of Hawai‘i, Hawaiian Studies

SHAUNTE SADORA | Counselor
B.S., Menlo College, Psychology
M.S., Chaminade University, Counseling Psychology

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

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

STEPHEN WATKINS | Digital/Media Art
B.A., University of Central Florida, Radio/Television
M.A., University of Central Florida, Instructional Technology/Media

BRIAN YAMAMOTO | Natural Science
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 Admin

SIERA K. ALAIBILLA-LAGUNDINO | FYE Student Success Navigator
A.A., Kaua‘i Community College, Liberal Arts
B.S.W., University of Hawai‘i-Manoa, Social Work
M.S.W., University of Hawai‘i-Manoa, Social Work

MARTIN AMARO | Educational Specialist
B.A., Webster University, Media Communications

JEFF B. ANDERSON | Financial Aid Officer
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 | Institutional/Policy Analyst
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 | Na Pua No‘eau Program Coordinator
B.A., University of Hawai‘i, Hawaiian Studies

CAITLIN B. FOWLKES | Marketing Specialist
B.A., Marshall University, Print Journalism

JOSHUA K. FUKINO | Hawaiian Studies
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 | Title IX Coordinator/EEO Officer
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

KAINOA KEANAAINA | Student Service Specialist

DEANNE KOSHI | Fiscal Administrator
B.B.A, University of Hawai‘i, Accounting

KATHLEN M. LEE | Academic Support
B.A., University of Nevada Reno, English

RHONDA LIU | 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

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

SUEANN Y. OKADA | Graphic Artist
B.F.A., Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design, Los Angeles

MAEVE O'DONNELL PAX | Student Service Specialist

SHAWNELLE PALOMARES | Financial Aid Specialist
B.S., University of Hawai‘i, Family Resources

KEANNA PAVAO | Admissions and Records

ANTHONY PERRY | Wai‘ale‘ale Project
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 | Wai‘ale‘ale Project
B.A., Thomas Edison State College, Psychology

JIE SHEN | Continuing Education Specialist

SARAH SHIRAI | Admissions and Records
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 | Admissions and Records
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 Manager

ANDREW T. YAMAMOTO | Human Resources Manager
B.B.A, University of Hawai‘i, Human Resources Management

Staff

REX ACOSTA | Security Officer

LEAH LEI AGUSTIN | Administrative Assistant

CRYSTAL BETHEL | Office Assistant

D. KAHALE BLACKSTAD | Account Clerk

JEFFREY CALLEJO | Office Assistant

JOSE CASTILLO | Building Maintenance

RALPH CLARK | Security Officer

RUSSELL COYAMIN | General Labor

JENNIFER DEFUNTORUM | Administrative Assistant

KAREN DOIRON | Office Assistant

TESSIE R. EDURISE | Janitor

MOANI KEALA FURTADO | Office Assistant

MARINA EUGENIO | Janitor

CHERYL ITAMURA | General Laborer

LEE JEAL | Security Officer

LISA KA‘AIHUE | Janitor

CLARICE KALI | Administrative Assistant

CAROL LLEGO | Office Assistant

MARISA MARSHALL-YOTSUDA | Janitor

JOHN MARTINEZ | General Labor

ROBERT MOURA | Security Officer

KERRI MURAOKA | Office Assistant

WILLIAM ORTIZ | Equipment Operator

PACITA RAMOS | Janitor

JUSTIN SETO | General Laborer

DYANNE SOTO | Office Assistant

TERESITA TAGUDIN | Janitor

TINA UNCIANO | Human Resources Assistant

ANTHONY VEA | General Laborer

THOMAS VIDINHA | Private Secretary

CLARENCE VISAYA | Security Officer