College Administration
MARGARET SANCHEZ | Interim Chancellor
B.A., University of California Santa Cruz, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
M.A., Sonoma State University, Education
FRANKIE HARRISS | Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
B.S., San Diego State University, Biological Sciences
M.S., University of South Florida Tampa, Botany
Ed.D. University of Liverpool, Higher Education
THOMAS “NOEAU” KEOPUHIWA | Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
CALVIN SHIRAI | Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services
B.B.A., University of Oregon, Business Administration
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
TERRENCE A. BRUNS | Zoology
B.S., Northern Arizona University, Biology
M.A.T., Northern Arizona University, Biology (minor in Education)
ANDREW BUSHNELL | Emeritus
RICHARD W. CARMICHAEL | Emeritus
DENNIS CHUN | Hawaiian Studies
B.A., University of Hawai‘i, Liberal Studies (Hawaiian Studies)
M.Ed., University of Hawai‘i, Educational Administration
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
MICHAEL W. HANNAWALD | Chemistry
B.Sc., University of Mainz, Germany, Physics
M.Sc., University of Mainz, Germany, Nuclear Chemistry
Ph.D., University of Mainz, Germany, Astrophysics
MELISSA HENRY | Counselor
B.S., University of Las Vegas, Criminal Justice
M.Ed., University of Phoenix, Educational Counseling
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
BRIAN KOHATSU | Mental Health Professional
B.S.W., M.S.W. - University of Hawai‘i, Social Work
WAIHANG LAI | Emeritus
DUKE LANG | Carpentry
CHERYL A. LUM | OCET Coordinator
B.A., San Francisco State University, Social Work
M.A., University of Hawai‘i, Social Work
CHRISTINA MAR | English
B.A., University of California Los Angeles, English - Women's Studies
M.A., Ph.D., University of California Riverside, English
VICTORIA MATHIS | Nursing
B.S.N., University of Phoenix Honolulu, Nursing
M.S.N., University of Hawai‘i, Nursing
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
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
MARK S. OYAMA | Culinary Arts
A.S., Kapi‘olani Community College
ANTHONY PERRY | Wai‘ale‘ale Project
B.S., Northwestern University, Speech
M.F.A., Antioch University, Fiction
MARGARET PLYER | Nursing
B.S.N., California State University San Marcos, Nursing
B.A., University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Communication Studies
M.S.N., University of Hawai‘i
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
JAMEYIA SHAMIA | Electronics Technology
B.S., University of Hawai’i at Manoa, Computer Engineering
SHERYL SHIELDS-HANSON | Nursing
B.S.N., California State University, Fresno, Nursing
M.S.N., California State University, Dominguez Hills, Nursing
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
DIRK N. SOMA | Business
B.B.A., M.P.S., University of Hawai‘i, Travel Industry Management
SHELLEY SUTTER | Counselor
B.A., University of Colorado Boulder, Economics
M.A., University of Colorado Denver, Counseling Psychology/Counselor Education
MAUREEN M. TABURA | Nursing
B.S.N., The College of New Jersey, Nursing
M.S.N., University of Hawai‘i, Nursing Education
GORDON TALBO | Automotive Mechanics Technology
C.A., Kaua‘i Community College
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
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
ROXANNE CARVALHO | Educational Specialist/Wai‘ale‘ale Project
A.S., Kaua‘i Community College, Liberal Arts
B.A., University of Hawai‘i-West O‘ahu, Business Administration
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
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
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
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
KAREN MORITA-LEE | Fiscal Accounting Specialist
B.S., University of Phoenix, Business/Accounting
KIMI NAGAHISA | Academic Support
B.S., Chaminade University of Honolulu, Criminology & Criminal Justice
M.Ed., Chaminade University of Honolulu, Child Development
SUEANN Y. OKADA | Graphic Artist
B.F.A., Otis Art Institute of Parsons School of Design, Los Angeles
SHAWNELLE PALOMARES | Financial Aid Specialist
B.S., University of Hawai‘i, Family Resources
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
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
PATRICK WATASE | Auxiliary and Facilities Manager
A.S., Snow College, Electronic Technology
B.S., Weber State College, Electronic Engineering Technology
B.A., University of Hawai‘i West O‘ahu, Business Technology
M.Ed., University of Hawai‘i, Higher Education Administration
ANDREW T. YAMAMOTO | Human Resources Manager
B.B.A, University of Hawai‘i, Human Resources Management
Staff
LEAH LEI AGUSTIN | Secretary
SHERI-LYN AMIMOTO | Secretary
CRYSTAL BETHEL | Office Assistant
D. KAHALE BLACKSTAD | Account Clerk
JEFFREY CALLEJO | Office Assistant
JOSE CASTILLO | Building Maintenance
RALPH CLARK | Security Officer
JENNIFER DEFUNTORUM | Secretary
KAREN DOIRON | Office Assistant
TESSIE R. EDURISE | Janitor
MARINA EUGENIO | Janitor
CHERYL ITAMURA | General Laborer
LISA KA‘AIHUE | Janitor
CLARICE KALI | Secretary
EVELYN KAMAI | Secretary
BENJAMIN LASTIMOZA | General Laborer
CAROL LLEGO | Office Assistant
MARISA MARSHALL-YOTSUDA | Janitor
JOHN MARTINEZ | Janitor
MELVIN MOMOHARA | Maintenance Mechanic
ROBERT MOURA | Security Officer
KERRI MURAOKA | Office Assistant
KIMBERLY O'BRIEN | Office Assistant
WILLIAM ORTIZ | Equipment Operator
PACITA RAMOS | Janitor
JUSTIN SETO | General Laborer
DYANNE SOTO | Office Assistant
TERESITA TAGUDIN | Janitor
RYAN TEHADA | Security Officer
TINA UNCIANO | Human Resources Assistant
ANTHONY VEA | General Laborer
THOMAS VIDINHA | Private Secretary
CLARENCE VISAYA | Security Officer