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    About Alzheimer's Association - Hawaii

    About Alzheimer's Association - Hawaii

    The Alzheimer’s Association - Hawaii provides support services, care options and education for families and caregivers in Hawaii and other Pacific Islands. 

    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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