
Be a Part of the Fight to End Alzheimer's
Be a Part of the Fight to End Alzheimer's
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The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer's and all other dementia.
Office locations in Hawaii
Find help for Alzheimer’s and dementia at your Hawaii HQ in Honolulu, and with staff supporting Hawaii Island, Kauai and Maui counties. Call to schedule an appointment before visiting an office near you.
Hawaii Office
677 Ala Moana Blvd., Suite 301
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
M - F: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m
808.591.2771
Hawaii Chapter Leadership and Staff
Our chapter is led by a team of staff and volunteers dedicated to making life better for individuals living with dementia, their caregivers, family members and future generations.
Our Staff:
LJ R. Duenas, Executive Director
Justin George, Director of Development
Ivy Castellanos, Director of Programs
Coby Chock, Director of Public Policy and Advocacy
Georgjeanna "Gina" Plummer, Programs Manager, Oahu
Rosalie Char, Walk to End Alzheimer's Manager
Cindy Fowler, Kauai and Maui Regional Coordinator
Nic Los Banos, Hawaii Island Regional Coordinator
Jordyn Nakaguma, Mission and Development Coordinator
Hawaii Leadership Board:
Travis Kikuchi, Chair
Senior Vice President
Central Pacific Bank
Lori McCarney, Immediate Past Chair
Community Advocate
Dr. Pokii Balaz, Past Chair
Obama Foundation
Kokua Kalihi Valley
Tricia Medeiros, Past Chair
Chief Operating Officer
The Plaza Assisted Living
Ron Brandvold
Gina Fujikami, MD
The Queen’s Medical Center
Kai Ohashi
Financial Advisor
Mission Financial
Michael Robinson
Vice President
Hawaii Pacific Health
Kimberly Soares
Vice President
Atlas Insurance
Gordon Takaki
Past President
Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce
Cary Tanaka
Vice President
Island Insurance Companies
Caroline Witherspoon
President
Becker Communications
Gino Soquena
Executive Director
Hawaii Building and Constructions Trade Council
Local PR contact
LJ Duenas
ljduenas@alz.org
808.495.4122
Join our team
Help join the fight against Alzheimer’s. Make a difference by volunteering at the Aloha Chapter, working with us at the Alzheimer's Association in Hawaii or joining our team nationwide. Explore volunteer opportunities and career opportunities with the Alzheimer's Association.

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