University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents
Lauren Akitake, Chair, Maui County
Gabriel Lee, Vice Chair, Honolulu County
Keith Amemiya, Vice Chair, Honolulu County
Neil Abercrombie, Honolulu County
Makai Freitas, Hawaiʻi County
Eric Gee, Student Regent
Laurel Loo, Kauaʻi County
Marie Laderta, Honolulu County
Mike Miyahira, Hawaiʻi County
Laurie Tochiki, Honolulu County
Keola Robert Whittaker, Maui County
University of Hawai‘i Administration
Wendy Hensel
President
Kim Seigenthaler
Interim Vice President for Academic Strategy
Jan Gouveia
Vice President for Administration
Luis Salaveria
Vice President for Budget & Finance/CFO
Lui Hokoana
Interim Vice President for Community Colleges
Brad Christ
Vice President for Information Technology/CIO
Carrie K.S Okinaga
Vice President for Legal Affairs/University General Counsel
Chad Walton
Vice President for Research and Innovation
Tim Dolan
Vice President for Advancement
Windward Community College Administration
Ardis Eschenberg, PhD
Chancellor
Joshua Kaakua, EdD
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Melanie Dorado Wilson, EdD
Dean for Academic Affairs, Division I
Kathryn Fujioka-Imai, EdD
Interim Dean for Academic Affairs, Division II
Jennifer L. Brown, EdD
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Sharon Nakagawa
Interim Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services
Maria-Elena Diaz, PhD
Director for Career & Community Education
Advisory Boards
Windward Community College has invited a number of community leaders in business, industry, and professions to advise the staff in the development of curriculum in accordance with requirements in their fields. Consultations with these leaders relate to course content, selection of training equipment, the nature and extent of employment needs, and evaluation of the effectiveness of the curriculum. New advisory committees are formed as new needs and programs are identified.
Windward Community College Ambassadors
Lani Almanza
Terri Alvaro
Josie Bidgood
Brian Cordero
Claire Durham
Herb Lee
Amy Luersen
Jacqueline Maly, PhD, Emeritus Faculty
Waynella McNeil
Janice Nielsen
Catherine Sato
Terry Savage
Betsy Takesono
Nancy T. Taylor
Ingelia White, PhD, Emeritus Faculty
Sally White
Hawaiian Studies Advisory Committee
Roy Fujimoto
Mark Hamasaki
Dennis Kauahi
Emalia Keohokalole
Lani Ma‘a Lapilio, Esq.
Hirini Moko Mead, PhD
Fred Kalani Meinecke
Meleanna Aluli Meyer
Peter Kalawai‘a Moore, PhD
Aaron Salā
Robert Suggs, PhD
Veterinary Studies Advisory Committee
Eric Ako, DVM
Kathleen Baxter, RVT
Lisel Coles
Sydney Dickerson
Sam Geiling, RVT
Manny Himenes, DVM
Maki Imoto-Eakin
John Kaya, DVM
Jenny Kelly, DVM (Chair)
Stacie Kissel, RVT
Sylvia Kondo, DVM
David Krupp, PhD
Sarah Krupp, RVT
Ross Langston, PhD
Wayne Marques
Shannon Nakamura, LVT
Jenee Odani, DVM
Michael Wong, DVM
Peggy Regentine, Emeritus Faculty
Wendy Simmons, RVT, CCRP
Whitney Watanabe, CVT
Michael Wong, DVM
Administration and Faculty Listing
Sarah Akina
Associate Professor, CC, Counselor, Paipai o Ko‘olau
EdD, University of Southern California
MSW, University of Hawaiʻi
BA, University of Hawaiʻi
Jasmine Akiona
Instructor, CC, Early College Coordinator
MA, University of Hawai‘i
Ka‘ahu Alo
Associate Professor, CC, Counselor, Student Life Coordinator
MA, Hawai‘i Pacific University
BA, Hawai‘i Pacific University
AA, Windward Community College
Arjun Aryal
Instructor, CC, Earth Science
PhD, University of Hawai‘i
MS, Purdue University
Robert Barclay
Professor, CC, English
PhD, University of Hawai‘i
MA, University of Hawai‘i
BA, University of Hawai‘i
AA, Honolulu Community College
Lisamarie Bensman
Associate Professor, CC, Psychology
PhD, University of Hawai‘i
MA, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
BS, Fordham University
Thomas Bleazard
Instructor, CC, Sustainable Agriculture
MS, Utah State University
AA, Walla Walla Community College
Tawny Bright
Instructor, CC, Information Resources and Collection Management Librarian
MLIS, Charles Sturt University
Jennifer Brown
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
EdD, University of Southern California
MEd, University of Southern California
BA, University of California, Santa Barbara
Solimar Carrasquillo Ho
Instructor, CC, Sustainable Agriculture
MS, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
BA, University of Hawai‘i
William Cook
Instructor, CC, Hawaiian Studies
MA, University of Hawai‘i
BA, University of Hawai‘i
Maria-Elena Diaz
Director of Continuing Education and Training
PhD, University of Notre Dame
MA, University of Notre Dame
BA, Brandeis University
Audrey Duque
Instructor, CC, Mental Health Technician Program Counselor
MS, Chaminade University of Honolulu
BA, University of Hawai‘i - West O‘ahu
Ardis Eschenberg
Chancellor
PhD, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
MA, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
BS, Tulane University
Brian (Keoki) Faria
Assistant Professor, CC, Hawaiian Language
MA, University of Hawai‘i
BA, University of Hawai‘i
Cristian Farias
Instructor, CC, Mathematics
MS, California State University
BA, California State University
Michael Ferguson
Professor, CC, Chemistry
PhD University of California, Berkeley
BA, University of Dayton
Koren Fiefia
Instructor, CC, Counselor, Director of Educational Talent Search
MA, University of Phoenix
BA, University of San Diego
Kathleen French
Professor, CC, Sociology
MA, University of Hawai‘i
BA, California State University, Sacramento
Roy Fujimoto
Professor, CC, Political Science
MA, University of Hawai‘i
BA, University of Santa Clara
Kathryn Fujioka-Imai
Interim Dean for Academic Affairs, Division II
EdD, University of Hawai‘i
MA, University of Hawai‘i
BA, University of Hawai‘i
Kaimionalani Gample
Instructor, CC, Counselor
MS, Chaminade University
BA, Pacific University
Taz Gample
Instructor, CC, Counselor, Early College
MS, Chaminade University
Bernadette Garrett
Instructor, CC, Counselor, Cohort/Online Programs
MSW, University of Hawai‘i
BA, University of Hawai‘i
Brandon Hanagami
Instructor, CC, Workforce development, Hospitality
MA, University of Phoenix
BA, University of Hawai‘i
AA, Kapi‘olani Community College
Deacon Hanson
Professor, CC, Accounting and Business
MAcc, University of Hawai‘i
BA, Pacific University
Kristin Hargrove
Instructor, CC, Curriculum Developer
MA, University of Hawai‘i
MA, California State University, Fullerton
BA, University of Notre Dame
Bethany Hopkins
Instructor, CC, Mathematics
MA, Providence College
BA, Providence College
Roy Inouye
Instructor, CC, Counselor
MA, Ohio State University
BS, Ohio State University
Rachel Jacobson
Instructor, CC, Librarian
MLIS, University of Hawai‘i
BA, University of Hawai‘i
Joshua Kaakua
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
EdD, University of Southern California
MBA, University of Hawai‘i
BS, University of Notre Dame
Desrae Kahale
Assistant Professor, CC, Counselor, Mental Health
MS, Chaminade University
Michael Kato
Associate Professor, CC, Information and Computer Science
MEd, University of Hawai‘i
BA, University of Hawai‘i
AA, Windward Community College
Tehani Keanini
Instructor, CC, Counselor
AA, Windward Community College
Jenny Kelly
Professor, CC, Animal Science; Veterinary Technician Program Director
DVM, Purdue University
MA, University of Saskatchewan
BS, University of Hawai‘i
Ming-Jun Kim
Instructor, CC, Economics
PhD, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
MA, Hanyang University
BA, Konkuk University
Kamuela Kimokeo
Associate Professor, CC, Music, Director of Hawai‘i Music Institute
PhD, University of Hawai‘i
MEd, University of Hawai‘i
BA, Brigham Young University
Stacie Kissel
Assistant Professor, CC, Animal Science
AS, Windward Community College
Ryan Koo
Professor, CC, History
MA, University of Hawai‘i
BA, University of Hawai‘i
Jessie Krause
Instructor, CC, Animal Science
DVM, University of Missouri-Columbia
David Krupp
Professor, CC, Biological Science
PhD, University of Hawai‘i
BA, University of California, Los Angeles
Kapulani Landgraf
Professor, CC, Art
MFA, Norwich University
Ross Langston
Professor, CC, Biological Science
PhD, University of Hawai‘i
BS, College of Charleston
AAS, San Juan College
Malia Lau Kong
Professor, CC, History
MA, University of Hawai‘i
BA, University of Hawai‘i
Ian Lee
Instructor, CC, Hawaiian Studies
MA, University of Hawai‘i
BA, University of Hawai‘i
Hongwei Li
Associate Professor, CC, Microbiology and Botany
PhD, National University of Singapore
Nicolas Logue
Professor, CC, Theatre
MFA, University of Hawai‘i
BA, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Mackenzie Manning
Professor, CC, Biological Science
MS, University of Hawai‘i
BS, University of California, Santa Cruz
Audrey Mendoza
Professor, CC, Speech
MA, University of Hawai‘i
BA, University of Hawai‘i
Teena Michael
Assistant Professor, CC, Botany
PhD, University of Hawai‘i
BA, Sonoma State University
Chelsea Ku‘ulei Miranda
Assistant Professor, CC, Counselor, Native Hawaiian
MEd, University of Hawai‘i
BA, University of Hawai‘i West O‘ahu
AA, Windward Community College
Peter Kalawai‘a Moore
Professor, CC, Hawaiian Studies
PhD, University of Hawai‘i
MA, University of Hawai‘i
BA, University of Hawai‘i
AA, Borough of Manhattan Community College
Bryce Myers
Assistant Professor, CC, Art
MFA, California State University, Fullerton
BFA, Laguna College of Art and Design
Justin Ha‘aheo Pagan
Assistant Professor, CC, Counselor
MSW, University of Hawai‘i
BA, University of Hawai‘i
Nicole Pagan
Instructor, CC, Counselor
MSW, University of Hawai‘i
BSW, University of Hawai‘i
Francis Palacat, Jr.
Professor, CC, Psychology
DEd, Argosy University
MS, Chaminade University
BA, University of Hawai‘i West O‘ahu
AA, Windward Community College
Christine Park
Instructor, CC, Mental Health Technician Program Counselor
PhD, Walden University
MA, University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
BEd, Gonzaga University
Annette Priesman
Associate Professor, CC, English
MA, University of Hawai‘i
BA, University of Hawai‘i
Chiya (Noe) Puaauli
Instructor, CC, Hawaiian Studies
AA, Windward Community College
Nalani Quinn
Instructor, CC, Planning, Research, and Assessment
MA, University of New Mexico
BA, University of New Mexico
Elizabeth Ratliff
Associate Professor, CC, Media Specialist
MS, Indiana University
BS, Memorial University of Newfoundland
Tishalynn Reed
Instructor, CC, Counselor, Pu‘uhonua Program Coordinator
MSW, University of Hawai‘i
BSW, University of Hawai‘i
Elizabeth Seaton
Assistant Professor, CC, Technical Services Librarian
MLIS, University of Hawai‘i
BA, Smith College
Navtej Singh
Professor, CC, Mathematics
MS, University of Hawai‘i
MA, California State University, Fresno
BA, California State University, Fresno
Susan Lee St. John
Associate Professor, CC, English
MFA, University of Oregon
BA, University of Oregon
Jody-Lynn Storm
Assistant Professor, CC, Mathematics
MA, University of Hawai‘i
BA, University of Hawai‘i
Laura Sue
Associate Professor, CC, Information and Computer Sciences
MS, University of Hawai‘i
BS, University of Hawai‘i
Sarah Sur
Professor, CC, Head Librarian
MA, San Jose State University
MA, Pepperdine University
BA, Pepperdine University
Scott Sutherland
Assistant Professor, CC, Ka Piko Coordinator
MPA, University of Hawai‘i
BA, University of Hawai‘i
AA, Windward Community College
Daniel Swift
Assistant Professor, CC, Coordinator, Workforce Development
PhD, University of La Verne
MEd, University of Hawai‘i
BS, Johnson & Wales University
AAS, Boise State University
Kevin Takayama
Associate Professor, CC, Mathematics
MA, University of Hawai‘i
BA, Willamette University
Cynthia Texeira
Assistant Professor, CC, Hawaiian Specialist Librarian
MLIS, University of Hawai‘i
William Thompson
Instructor, CC, Coordinator, Workforce Development, Health Programs
EdD, Drexel University
BA, University of Hawai‘i - West O‘ahu
Alysa Tomasa
Instructor, CC, Counselor, First Year Experience
MA, University of Phoenix
BEd, Oregon State University
Matthew Tsuda
Instructor, CC, Animal Science
AS, Windward Community College
Michelle Tupou
Assistant Professor, CC, Hawaiian Studies
MA, University of Hawai‘i
BA, University of Hawai‘i
AA, Kapi‘olani Community College
Jacob Turner
Instructor, CC, Physics
MS, University of Idaho
BS, University of Idaho
Lance Uyeda
Professor, CC, English
MFA, University of California, Irvine
BA, Rice University
Christine Walters
Instructor, CC, Religion
MA, University of Hawai‘i
BA, University of South Florida
AA, St. Petersburg College
Melanie Dorado Wilson
Dean for Academic Affairs, Division I and Academic Support
EdD, Nova Southeastern University
MS, Bemidji State University
BS, Oklahoma State University
AA, Hawai‘i Community College
Kapela Wong
Instructor, CC, Hawaiian Language
MS, Chaminade University