Faculty and Staff
Arts and Humanities Division
Division Office: FA 109
Telephone: 455-0351
Division Chair: Susan Lum
Division Secretary: Terry Richter
Lu'ukia Archer, Associate Professor CC, Hawaiian Studies; BA, MA, PhD, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Reem Bassous, Instructor CC, Drawing and Painting; BA, Lebanese American University; MFA, The George Washington University
Joseph Chernisky, Professor CC, Religion; BA, Muskingum College; MA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Jessica Choi, Associate Professor CC, Music; B.M., Julliard School of Music; M.M., Northwestern University
Peter Kun Frary, Professor CC, Music; BA, Western Washington State College; MA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
James H. Fujita, Professor CC, History, BA, MA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Michael Harada, Assistant Professor CC, Art; BFA, MFA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Sania Fa'amaile Betty P. Ickes, Associate Professor CC, History; AA, Leeward Community College; BA, University of Hawai‘i -West O'ahu; MA, PhD, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Abdul Karim Khan, Professor CC, History; MA, University of Peshawar, Pakistan; MA, Eastern Washington University, PhD, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Steven W. Laycock, Professor CC, Philosophy; BA, MA, PhD, Indiana University
Paul Lococo, Professor CC, History; BA, MA, PhD, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Tracie K.C. Losch, Professor CC, Hawaiian Studies, BA, MA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Susan K. Lum, Professor CC, Literature; BA, MA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
D. Mark Minasian, Professor CC, Music; BA, California State University, Chico; M.M., Indiana University School of Music
Shigeru Miyamoto, Associate CC, Professor CC, Art; BA, MA, California State University, San Jose
Wayne M. Muromoto, Professor CC, Digital Arts; BA, Cornell University; MFA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Michael T. Oishi, Associate Professor CC, English Literature; AA, Leeward Community College; BA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa; MA, University of Washington
Jay S. Sakashita, Professor CC, Religion; BA, MA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa; PhD, The University of Stirling
Suzette Scotti, Associate Professor CC, Art History; BA, Vassar College; MA, University of Virginia; MA, Louisiana State University; Diploma in Legal Studies, Queens' College, Cambridge University
John Signor, Associate Professor CC, Music; B.M., Willamette University; M.M., The Juilliard School; D.M.A., University of Miami; MFA, California Institute of the Arts
James West, Professor CC, Philosophy; BA, MA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Naiad Wong, Assistant Professor CC, History; BA, MA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Business Division
Division Office: BE 213
Telephone: 455-0344
Division Chair: Tina Lee
Division Secretary: Melinda Lee
Business Counselor: Joy Lane
Academic Specialist: Rien Vidad
Rose Bumanglag, RHIT, CCS, Instructor CC, Health Information Technology, AAS Heald College
Kathleen Cashman, Assistant Professor CC, Health Information Technology; AAS, Heald College; BA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Douglas Choy, Associate Professor CC, Management; BBA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa; MBA, Hawai‘i Pacific University
Faustino Dagdag, Assistant Professor CC, Management; BBA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Ross Higa, Assistant Professor CC, Management; BBA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Tina Lee, Associate Professor CC, Accounting, BBA, MAcc, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Lynette Kuuipo Lum, Assistant Professor CC, Business Technology; BS, Central Michigan University
Stanley May, Professor CC, Business Technology; BA, University of Pennsylvania; MBA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Mellissa Moody, Instructor CC, Accounting; BBA University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa; MAcc University of Scranton
Rien Vidad, Academic Specialist; BS, University of Arizona
Evelyn Wong, Associate Professor CC, Accounting; CPA (inactive); B.B.A., Temple University
Language Arts Division
Division Office: LA 201
Telephone: 455-0330
Division Chair: Kathryn Fujioka-Imai
Division Secretary: Tiffany Kasoga
Office Assistant: Dorothy Simon
Counselor: Nicole Keim-Fortuno
Yumiko Asai-Lim, Professor CC, Japanese; BA, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo; MA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Paula Asamoto, Assistant Professor CC, Speech; BA, MA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Joseph Badis, Assistant Professor CC, Hawaiian Language; BA, MA University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Ann Berner, Professor CC, English, Writing; BA, San Diego State University; MA, University of San Francisco
Frances K. Boydstun, Assistant Professor CC, English; BA, De Pauw University; MFA, Eastern Washington University
Jeremiah Boydstun, Associate Professor CC, English, Writing; BA, MA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Eileen Cain, Associate Professor CC, English, Writing; BA, Catholic University of America; MA, PhD, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Cara Chang, Assistant Professor CC, English, BA, University of San Diego; MA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Kathryn Fujioka-Imai, Professor CC, English, Writing; BA, MA, EdD, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Christian Gilbert, Assistant Professor CC, Speech; BA, Speech, MA Communicology, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Ann Inoshita, Assistant Professor CC, English; BS, Computer Science, Hawai‘i Pacific University, MA, English, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Kelly Kennedy, Instructor CC, English as a Second Language and English Language Institute; BA, New College of Florida; MA, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
Michele M. Mahi, Assistant Professor CC, Speech; BA, MA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Donna Matsumoto, Professor CC, English; BA, MA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Lance K. Morita, Associate Professor CC, English; BA, University of Hawai‘i-West O'ahu, MA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Kazuko Nakamitsu, Assistant Professor CC, Japanese; BA, Kansai Gaidai University; MA, Monterey Institution of International Studies
Mary Anne Nakano, Associate Professor CC, English, Reading; BA, Portland State College; MEd, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Brandi L. Reyes, Assistant Professor CC, English-Creative Writing; BA, English-Creative Writing, Seattle University; MA, English, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Tara Rojas, Associate Professor CC, Spanish; BA, MA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Christy Takamure, Professor CC, Speech; BA, MA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Dayle K. Turner, Assistant Professor CC, English; BA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa; MA, Northern Arizona University
Susan Waldman, Associate Professor CC, English; BA, University of Massachusetts; MFA, Emerson College
Frances K. Boydstun, Assistant Professor CC, English; BA, De Pauw University; MFA Eastern Washington University
Susan Wood, Professor CC, English; BA, Lewis and Clark College; MA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Carleen Yokotake, Professor CC, Speech, Communications; BA, MA University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Tasha Williams, Instructor CC, English; BA, MA, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Language Arts Division-Office of International Programs
Aya Hara-Joesting, Educational Specialist, MA, University of Redlands
Mathematics and Natural Sciences Division
Division Office: BS 106A
Telephone: 455-0251
Division Chair: William Albritton
Division Secretary: Teri-Ann Tsukenjo
STEM Counselor: Heather Takamatsu
PBT, IIT Counselor: Amy Amper
William M. Albritton, Professor CC, Information and Computer Science; BA, Physics, Oberlin College; MS, ICS, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Michael J. Bauer, Professor CC, Information and Computer Science; BS, University of Wisconsin-Parkside, MBA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Justin Carland, Instructor CC, Engineering, BS, MS, Electrical Engineering, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Daniel Cordial, CTE Academic Advisor; BA, Psychology, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa; MS, Counseling Psychology, Chaminade University of Honolulu
Jasmin D. Dela Cruz, Math Lab Manager; BS, Mathematics, Washington State University
Patricia F. Domingo, Lab Manager; BS, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Daniela Dutra Elliott, Assistant Professor CC, M.S. Horticultural Sciences-Environmental, University of Florida; Ph.D. Botany, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa.
Jiajia Garcia, Associate Professor CC, Mathematics; BS, MA, PhD, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Petersen W. Gross, Assistant Professor CC, Information and Computer Science; BS, ICS, MS, ICS, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Andrea L. Lewis, Assistant Professor CC, Mathematics; BS, MS, University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Sandro Jube, Instructor CC, Biology; BS Biology, Hawai‘i Pacific University; MS, PhD, Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Helmut DJ Kae, Associate Professor CC, General Science; BS Integrated Sci, PhD Microbiology and Immunology, University of British Columbia
Siu Lung Kwok, Professor CC, General Science, BS, MS (Physics), University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Vincent Lee, Assistant Professor CC, Information and Computer Science; BS, MS, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Alyssa M. MacDonald, Assistant Professor CC, B.S. Biology, M.S. Fisheries Oceanography, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth; Ph.D. Molecular Biosciences and Bioengineering, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Krystin Manguba-Glover, Instructor CC, Mathematics, BS, Mathematics, University of Notre Dame; MS, Mathematics, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Eric Matsuoka, Professor CC, Mathematics; BA, MA, Mathematics, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa; MEd, Educational Technology, American College of Education
Heather R. K. McCafferty, Instructor CC, B.S. Agriculture, University of Aberdeen, Scotland; Ph.D. Molecular Biology, University of Exeter, England.
Jennifer R. McFatridge, Instructor CC, Physics; BS, MS, Physics, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Christina Mende, Instructor CC, Mathematics; BA, MA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Kakkala Mohanan, Associate Professor CC, Astronomy, Geology, Oceanography, Science; BS, M.Sc., Physics, University of Kerala; MS, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa; PHD, Geophysics, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Darci Francis, Instructor CC, Mathematics; BA, Mathematics, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa; MEd, Educational Technology, American College of Education
Kabi Neupane, Professor CC, Biology, Biotechnology, BS, M.Sc., University of Agricultural Sciences, India; MBA, PhD, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
James Ogg, Assistant Professor CC, Mathematics; BS, Grove City College; BGS, Roosevelt University; MBA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Reina M. Ojiri, Assistant Professor CC, Mathematics; BA, Math, MEdT, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Robert Oshiro, Lab Manager, BA, Zoology, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Bryson E. Padasdao, Assistant Professor CC, Engineering, Physics; BS, PhD, Electrical Engineering, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Donnabelle B. Pascual, Professor CC, Mathematics; BS, Mathematics for Teachers, Philippines; MA, University of Philippines
Blanca Polo, Professor CC, Information and Computer Science; BS MIS, Universidad Regiomontana; MS, ICS, PhD, Computer and Information Sciences, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Luca Preziati, Instructor CC, Chemistry; AS, Biotechnology, Stark State College; MS Chemical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano
Alejandro A. Ramos, Assistant Professor CC, Information and Computer Science; BBA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Michael Reese, Assistant Professor CC, Chemistry; BS, University of Maine at Orono; MS, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
I-Chia Shih, Assistant Professor CC, Biology; BS, Biology, MS, Biochemistry, PhD, Biomedical Sciences, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Danielle Tai, Academic Advisor, BA, University of Hawaii-West Oahu
Jennifer Watada, Professor CC, Mathematics; BA, MEd, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Donn Viviani, Instructor CC, Oceanography; MS, PhD, Oceanography, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Huafeng (Hannah) Yang, Instructor CC, Chemistry; BS in Chemistry, Ocean University of China, China; MS in Analytical Chemistry, The Chinese Academy of Sciences; PhD in Chemistry, The University of Manchester, England
Professional Arts and Technology Division
Division Office: GT 116
Telephone: 455-0300
Division Chair: Donald Maruyama
Division Secretary: Fabiola Castellano
PAT Counselor: Melissa Jones
Academic Specialist: Paras "Tami" Williams
Milton Ayakawa, Instructor CC, Automotive Technology; CA, AS, Leeward Community College; Certified Master Technician by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE); Certified Advanced Level ASE Technician; Master Technician, Toyota; Certified Mechanic, State of Hawai‘i
Lee Alan Dung, Instructor CC, Culinary Arts; BS, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa; AS, Kapi'olani Community College; Certified Executive Chef (CEC), American Culinary Federation (ACF); Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE), American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI)
Matthew Egami, Assistant Professor CC, Culinary Arts; AS, Culinary Arts, Kapi'olani Community College; Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE), American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI)
Jeff Eligio, Instructor CC, Automotive Technology; CA, AS, Leeward Community College; Certified Ford Motor Company Master Technician; Certified Automotive Technician by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE); Certified Mechanic, State of Hawai‘i ; Certified PMVI inspector (Safety Inspection), State of Hawai'i.
Jason Fernandez, Lab Manager, Food Service; AS, Food Service, Leeward Community College
Christopher Garnier, Assistant Professor CC, Culinary Arts; Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE), American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI)
Mark F. Lacasandile, Instructor CC, Automotive Technology; AS Leeward Community College; Certified Master Technician by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE); Certified Advance Level ASE Technician (L1); Annual Automotive Safety Inspector; Certified Mechanics License- State of Hawai‘i Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board; Toyota Team 21 Certified
Abigail Langlas, Instructor CC, Culinary Arts; Advanced Pastry Degree, Westminster College; Diplome Superiore, L'Ecole de Cuisine Francaise de Sabrine de Mirbeck; Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE), American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI)
Donald Maruyama, Professor CC, Culinary Arts; BA, Grinnell College; Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE), American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI)
Nolan Miyahara, Instructor CC, Automotive Technology; CA, AS, Automotive Technology, Leeward Community College, Advanced Engine Technology, Honolulu Community College; Certified Master Technician by the National Institute for Automotive Excellence (ASE); Certified Advanced Level ASE Technician; Toyota Team 21 and Hybrid Certified; Certified Mechanic, State of Hawai‘i
Robert Oshita, Instructor CC, Digital Media; BA, Communications, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Eric M. K. Pang, Professor CC, Automotive Technology; AS, Automotive Technology, AA, Leeward Community College Community; B.Ed., Trades & Industry Education, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa; Certified Master Automotive Technician by the National Automotive Institute for Service Excellence (ASE); Certified Mechanic License-State of Hawai‘i Motor Vehicle Repair Industry Board
Kelton Taniguchi, Automotive Lab Manager; AA, Liberal Arts, CC, CA, AAS Automotive Technology, Leeward Community College; BA, General Business Administration, University of Hawai‘i-West O‘ahu; ASE Certified Master Technician; ASE Advanced Level Technician; Certified Mechanic, State of Hawai‘i
Irwin Yamamoto, Assistant Professor CC, Digital Media; AA, Liberal Arts, Leeward Community College; BA, Speech, MEd, Educational Technology, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Paras "Tami" Williams, Academic Specialist; BS, Pepperdine University; MS, Troy State University
Social Sciences Division
Division Office: FA-220
Telephone: 455-0360
Division Chair: Eiko Kosasa
Division Secretary: Kristina Rodrigues
Office Assistant: Elizabeth Mangrobang
Education Counselor: Jean StavRue-Pe'ahi
Corey Adler, Professor CC, Sociology; BA, University of Maryland College Park; MA, PhD, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Kelsie Aguilera, Associate Professor CC, Anthropology; BA, University of Miami, MA, Binghamton University State University of New York
Maricar Apuya, Instructor CC, Economics; BA Economics and Accounting, University of California at Santa Barbara; MA Economics, San Jose State University
Ashley Biddle, Instructor CC Psychology; BA Wellesley College; MA, PhD, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Patricia Jayne Bopp, Associate Professor CC, Sociology; BA, Arizona State University, MPH, MA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Eunice Brekke, Professor CC, Sociology, BS, Hawai‘i Pacific University, MA, PhD, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Weirong Cai, Professor CC, Anthropology; BA, Hebei Teachers University, China; MA, PhD, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Michael Cawdery, Professor CC, Education; BA Sociology, University of Buffalo (SUNY); MA Education Policy and Leadership, University of Maryland; PhD Education, University of Hawaii
Anika Gearhart, Instructor CC, Psychology; BA, Mount Holyoke College, MA; MS, Sacred Heart University, CT; ABD, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Brian Ichida, Assistant Professor CC, Education; MEd, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Jeffrey Judd, Professor CC, Education, BS, Post Bac Secondary Science, University of California at Davis, MEd, PhD, Educational Psychology, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Christina Keaulana, Assistant Professor CC, Education; BA, English and Asian Studies, Brandeis University, MA; MEd, Special Education, PhD, Education, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Gholam Khaleghi, Professor CC, Economics; BS, Worcester State College; MS, PhD, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa; Post Doctoral Certificate, Harvard University
Eiko Kosasa, Associate Professor CC, Political Science; BA, MA, PhD, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Judy M. Lee, Professor CC, Economics; BA, MA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Bruce Lindquist, Associate Professor CC, Geography; BS, Weber State College, UT; MA, PhD, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Lilian Rebamonte-Smith, Instructor, Education; BS, Early Childhood Education, MEd, Special Education, University of Nevada Las Vegas.
Cameron Rivera, Student Support Specialist, Education Program; BBA, Marketing; MEd, Educational Technology, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Jaydene Kale'a Silva, Associate Professor CC, Education; BA, Hawaiian Studies, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa; MEd, Secondary Education, Chaminade University; PhD Curriculum Studies, University of Hawai‘i Mānoa
Marie McKenzie, Instructor CC, Geography; BA, Geography, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo; BS Environmental Science, University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo; MA, Geography and the Environment, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Ralph E. Vaughn, Professor CC, American Studies, Economics; BS, Fordham University; MBA, St. John's University; MA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Gwen E. Williams, Professor CC, Human Services; BA, Psychology, Environmental Studies, University of California at Santa Cruz; MSW, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, PhD, California Institute of Integral Studies
Wai'anae Moku Education Center
87-380 Kulaaupuni St
Wai'anae, HI 96792
Telephone: 454-4702
Wai'anae Moku Coordinator: Danny Wyatt, Associate Professor CC, English; MA, Southern Illinois University
Secretary: Walterbea Aldeguer
Office Assistant: Danielle Saito
Counselor: Leon Florendo
Counselor: Christopher Pokipala
Darwin Bohnet, Assistant Professor CC, Science; BS Biology, Brigham Young University, HI; MS, Biology, Eastern New Mexico University
Summer Barrett, Associate Professor, CC; BS, University of Puget Sound; MET, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Lucy Gay, Associate Professor CC, MEd, Educational Psychology, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Rick Kang, Title III G2FO/ATE Coordinator, BA Hawaiian Studies, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Genai Keli'ikuli, Associate Professor CC, Hawaiian Studies; BA Hawaiian Studies, MA Political Science, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Meredith J. Lee, Assistant Professor, CC; English; BA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa; MA, PhD, University of Washington
W. Gregg Longanecker, Assistant Professor CC, Mathematics; BBA, Ohio University; MEd, University of Georgia
Hujin Sergi, Instructor CC, Mathematics; BA, MA, Kyungpook University
Jennifer Wharton, Assistant Professor CC, English, BA, Political Science, Holy Cross College; MA, Asian Studies, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa; MA, ESL, University of Massachusetts
Educational Specialists:
Randy Gomabon, B.A., M.A., Communications, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Emi Kaneshiro, M. Ed., Counseling and Guidance, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Emeritus/Faculty
Mazie S. Akana, Professor CC, Mathematics
Robert N. Asato, Professor CC, Chemistry
Tommylynn Benavente, Professor CC, Professional Arts and Technology
Charles W. Brennan, Professor CC, Music
Elena M. Bumanglag, Professor CC, Business Education
John W. Conner, Professor CC, Literature
Mary Jane Dobson, Professor CC, Sociology
Ronald M. Flegal, Professor CC, Physical Sciences
Larry H. Fujinaka, Professor CC, Psychology
E. Dean Garrett, Professor CC, Recreation Instruction
Jean Hara, Professor CC, Business Technology
Patricia J. Harpstrite, Professor CC, Spanish
Nancy A. Higa, Professor CC, English (Reading)
Joseph Hilbe, Professor CC, Philosophy
Barbara A. Hotta, Professor CC, Information and Computer Science
Pat Kamalani Hurley, Professor CC, English
Amy K. Inowe, Professor CC, Business
Janice S. Ito, Professor CC, Biological Sciences
Roy Kamida, Professor CC, Accounting
Donald G. Klim, Professor CC, Oceanography
Cary Kuroda, Professor CC, Computer Aided Drafting and Design
Robin R. Lyons, Professor CC, Geography
Cindy Martin, Professor, CC, Staff Development
John Michalski, Professor, CC, English
Priscilla S. Millen, Professor, CC, Botany
Grace Miller, Professor CC, Anthropology
Leslie Munro, Professor CC, English
Linda Currivan Musto, Professor CC, English
Thomas Omine, Professor CC, Automotive Technology
Ronald L. Palma, Professor CC, Accounting
Joseph Perz, Professor CC, Philosophy
Garman Pond, Professor CC, English
Norman F. Roberts, Professor CC, English
Anthony R. Russo, Professor CC, Biology/Oceanography
Barbara Saromines-Ganne, Professor CC, Art
Dorothy S. Schliemann, Professor CC, Literature
Keiko Shirae, Professor CC, Business
Ferenc Sipos, Professor CC, English
Pearl Takeuchi, Professor CC, Chemistry
Katsugi Tamanaha, Professor CC, Counseling
Bethany L. Thomas, Professor CC, History
Jennie Thompson, Professor CC, Math
Donald Thomson, Professor CC, Sociology
James Uyeda, Professor CC, Music
Stanley Uyemura, Professor CC, Math
Arleda M. Watson, Professor CC, English
Richard Yap, Professor CC, Political Science
Kathleen Young, Professor CC, Business Technology
Academic Services
Interim Dean of Academic Services: Leanne Riseley
Office: Learning Commons Building LC 301B
Telephone: 455-0440
Secretary: Stella Yamamoto
Educational Media Center
Educational Media Center Coordinator: Rachael Inake
Secretary (TA): Deanne Ishida
Office: LC 116
Telephone: 455-0222
Copy Center Manager:
Ronald Felipe, AA, Liberal Arts, Leeward Community College; BA, Public Administration/General Public Administration, University of Hawai‘i-West O'ahu
Educational Technologists:
Brent Hirata, Professor, CC; AS, Electronics Technology, Mt. San Antonio College; BEd, Secondary Education, MEd, Educational Technology, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Rachael Inake, Associate Professor, CC; BBA, Management Information Systems, Marketing, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa; MEd, Educational Technology, University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
Electronics Technicians:
Garrett Chaves, AA, Liberal Arts, Leeward Community College; A.S., Digital Media, Leeward Community College; Certificate, Process Technology, Office of Continuing Education - Leeward Community College; Certificate, School of Emerging Technologies, Extron Institute Anaheim CA
Iban Urmeneta, AAS., Electronics Technology, Heald College; Certifications in Crestron and Extron
Media Design and Production Specialist:
Camden Barruga, AS, Television Production, Leeward Community College
Information Technology Group
Office: BS 109A
Telephone: 455-0595
IT Coordinator: Byron Watanabe, BBA., University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
IT Specialists:
Randall Araki, BA, University of San Diego, BGS, Roosevelt University
Troy Oshiro, BS, Hawai‘i Pacific University
Lionel Shigemura, BA, Communication, Political Science, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
CCL/Help Desk Managers:
Denise Araki, AS, Digital Media, ICS, Leeward Community College; BA University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Horacio Rojas, Technical Degree, Program Analyst, Instituto Tecnico De Comercio
Innovation Center for Teaching and Learning
Office: Learning Commons, LC 111
Telephone: 455-0483
Erin N.K. Thompson, Innovation Center Coordinator, Professor CC, BBA, MEd, EdD, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Learning Resource Center
Office: Learning Commons, 2nd Floor
Telephone: 455-0412, 455-0414
Coordinator: Tasha Williams Moses, Instructor CC, English BA, MA Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Disability Services Office
Kris Hernendez, KI Program Coordinator/Disabilities Specialist, Assistant Professor, CC; BA, MEd, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Allan Nebrija, Disabilities Specialist, Instructor, CC; BA, Psychology, University of Hawai‘i-West O'ahu; MS, Counseling Psychology, Chaminade University
Leeward Theatre
Donald J. Ranney, Jr., Technical Directory, BA, Chaminade University, MFA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Sarah Whitehead, Assistant Technical Director, BA, University of Hawai‘i West O'ahu
Library
Office: Learning Commons Building, LC 301
Telephone: 455-0377
Wayde Oshiro, Interim Learning Commons & Library Coordinator, Associate Professor CC, BA, MLIS, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Jennifer Sunada, Secretary
Natalie Wahl, Instruction Librarian/Reference Librarian, Instructor CC, AA, San Bernardino Valley College; BA, California State University San Bernardino; MLIS, San Jose State University
Junie Hayashi, Public Services Librarian / Reference Librarian, Professor, CC; BBA, University of Washington; MBA, MLISc, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa; JD, Hastings College of the Law
Ralph Toyama, Systems Librarian/Reference Librarian, Associate Professor CC, BA, MLIS, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Jue Wang, Technical Services Librarian/Reference Librarian, Associate Professor CC, BA, Nanjing Normal University, China; MLIS, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa; MSIS, Hawai'i Pacific University
Annemarie Paikai, Hawaiʻi - Pacific Resources Librarian/ Reference Librarian, Instructor CC; BA, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo; MLIS, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Academic Specialists:
An Hollowell, BA, East Carolina University
Kalekona Kingsbury, BA, MLIS, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Cheryl Urasaki, BA, MLIS, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Eileen Sakamoto, Library Assistant
Student Services
Interim Dean of Student Services: Kami Kato
Student Services Coordinator: Lexer Chou
Secretary: Charlene Mimuro
Telephone: 455-0260
Michelle Igarashi, Interim Student Services Program Officer, MA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa; PhD, State University of New York at Stony Brook
Admissions and Records
Grant Helgeson, Registrar, BA, MEd, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Sheryl Higa, Assistant Registrar, BBA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Melissa Arriba, Transcript Evaluator, BBA, MEd, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Office Assistants:
Deanne Ishida
Melody Montecillo
Student Health Center
Dr. Sharon Hiu, Physician, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, CA
Shari Imanaka, Registered Nurse
Mental Health Office
Lori Lum, LMHC, Licensed Professional Mental Health Professional MA, Counseling Psychology, Santa Clara University
Counseling and Advising
Amy Amper, Instructor, CC Counselor; BS, MS Chaminade University
LeeAnne Egan, Assistant Professor, CC Counselor; BA, MPA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Leon F. Florendo, Associate Professor CC, Counselor; BA, Psychology and MEd, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Lorraine Gershun, Instructor, CC Counselor; BA, University of California, Los Angeles; MS, Western Governors University
Anna Pi'ikea Hardy-Kahaleo'umi, Associate Professor, CC Counselor; BS, Chaminade University; MA, John F. Kennedy University
Blake Hunrick, Professor, CC Counselor; AA, Diablo Valley College; BA, University of California, Santa Barbara; MS, Oregon State University
Nicole Keim-Fortuno, Associate Professor, CC Counselor; AA, Leeward Community College; BS, MS, Colorado State University
Joy Lane, Associate Professor, CC Counselor; BA, MEd, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Jordan Lewton, Instructor, CC Counselor; BS, Iowa State University; MEd., University of West Florida
Laurie Libarios, Associate Professor, CC Counselor; AA, Leeward Community College; BS, University of Maryland; MS, Chaminade University
Tiana Loo, Professor, CC Counselor; BA, Chapman University; MEd, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Christopher Pokipala, Assistant Professor CC, Counselor; BA, Hawaiian Studies, MSW, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Leilani Puchalski, Instructor, CC Counselor; BA Hawaiian Studies & Hawaiian Language, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa; MEd, Nova Southeastern University
Jan M. Shimabukuro Lee, Professor, CC Counselor; BA, MEd, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Jean StavRue-Pe'ahi, Associate Professor, CC Counselor; BA, Hawai‘i Pacific University; MS, Chaminade University
Aaron Ruiz, Assistant Professor, CC Counselor; BA, University of Hawai‘i -West O'ahu; MS, Chaminade University
Heather Takamatsu, Associate Professor, CC Counselor; BEd, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa; MS, Chaminade University
Stuart Uesato, Professor, CC Counselor; BA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa; MA, New York University
Syreeta Washington, Instructor CC, Counselor Early College; M.Ed. Counseling Psychology at Temple University
Jonathan A. Wong, Associate Professor, CC Counselor; BS, MEd, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Financial Aid
Gregg Yoshimura, Financial Aid Manager, BA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Financial Aid Officers:
Tawny Antonio, BA, MEd University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Jenny Cheung, BA, MEd, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Jolyn Jardolin, AA, Leeward Community College; BA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa; Professional Diploma in Education, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Pearl Nakagawa, BS, University of Washington
Recruiting Office
Franalyn Barnett, Recruiter, BS, MEd, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Emeli Maualuga, Student Services Specialist
Job Prep Services
Cori Conner, Job Prep Specialist, BA, Communications, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Student Life
Lexer Chou, Professor CC, Student Life Coordinator; BS, University of CA, Davis, M. Ed., California State University, Sacramento
May Lapa, Office Assistant, BA in Public Administration, University of Hawai‘i-West O'ahu
Office of Continuing Education & Workforce Development
Office: Continuing Education Building CE 101
Telephone: 455-0699
Grace Yoshimura, Secretary, BA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Lisa Daclison, Office Assistant, AA, Leeward Community College
Dayna Lapina, Educational Specialist, BA, Chaminade University
Elyse Matsumoto, Fiscal Specialist, BA, Finance, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Coordinators:
Patrick S. Leddy, Associate Professor & Workforce Development Coordinator, CC, BA, St. Anthony Seminary College, Hudson, NH, MS, PhD Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
William Labby, Assistant Professor, CC (Workforce Development Coordinator), BS, Hawai‘i Pacific University, MS, Central Michigan University
Michael Scully, Associate Professor CC, Culinary Arts; AS, Kapi'olani Community College, BA, MBA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Human Resources Office
Human Resources Manager & EEO/AA Coordinator: Lori Lei Hayashi, BA, University of Hawai‘i–West O‘ahu
Human Resources Assistant Manager: Nicole Ogawa, B.B.A., University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Human Resources Officers:
Nicole Ogawa, BBA., University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa; MLS (Human Resources), Arizona State University
Lynn Fujikawa, BS, University of Phoenix
Rae Wakimura, BA, University of Hawai‘i-West O'ahu
Darren Wastell, BA, University of Hawai‘i-West O'ahu
Business Office
Cecilia B. Lucas, Fiscal Administrator, BA, Louisiana Tech University
Senior Fiscal Specialists:
Joy Morisawa-Au Hoy, BBA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Cori M. Wakamura, BA University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Administrative/Fiscal Support Bursar Specialist:
Patty Umetsu, Senior Fiscal Specialist (Bursar)
Account Clerks:
Ann Gorospe
Brynn "Hana" Manuel
Cashier:
Chana Tamura
Bookstore
University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Campus Services
Jodee Dang, BA, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Commercial and Auxiliary Enterprise Operations
William K. Akama, III, AA Leeward Community College
Nelson Toda, BA, Hawaii Pacific University
Security
Chris Segawa, Supervisor
Johnnuel Alves, Sergeant
Lionel Spencer
Michael Curtis
Matthew McKnight
Mary Nahaku
Phillip Yee
Auxiliary and Facilities Services
Grant Okamura, Auxiliary and Facilities Services Manager, BS, Hawai‘i Pacific University
Joy Soma, Auxiliary and Facilities Services Officer, BS, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Custodial Services:
Theresa Lum, Supervisor
Nicholas Arakawa, Working Supervisor
Pepito "Pito" Ancheta
Rhunoel "Noel" Bali
Rendell "Rendy" Banis
Betty Barayuga
Jason Bartels
Virgilio "Gil" Custodio
Anselmo "Dong" Gandule
Jonathan Gay
Matt Maeda
Lovelyn Mericle
Wilfred "Fred" Simpliciano
Derek Tamashiro
Pablito "Lito" Villanueva
Maintenance:
Jae Han, Supervisor
Donald Nishida, Working Supervisor
Marianito "Manny" Fiesta
Shawn Hino
Jeffrey Matute
General Laborers:
Jonathan Benicta
Ronaldo "Ron" Montecillo
Garis Paracuelles
William "Bill" White