Who We Are
The Alzheimer’s Association – Hawaii serves the residents of Hawaii, with staff located on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island. We help all those facing Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias by providing local support groups and educational resources, while advancing crucial research and public policy initiatives.
Our mission: To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.
Our vision: A world without Alzheimer's®.
Get in Touch:
Alzheimer's Association - Hawaii
677 Ala Moana Boulevard, Suite 301
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
808.591.2771 p
808.591.9071 f
24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900
alohainfo@alz.org
Our Staff:
LJ R. Duenas, Executive Director
Justin George, Director of Development
Ivy Castellanos, Director of Programs
Ron Shimabuku, Director of Public Policy and Advocacy
Tonya Hammond-Tullis, Community Engagement Coordinator
Jennifer Odence, Walk Manager
Humberto Blanco, Kauai Island Regional Coordinator
Christine Spencer, Maui Regional Coordinator
Nic Los Banos, Hawaii Island Regional Coordinator
Hawaii Leadership Board:
Lori McCarney, Chair
Community Advocate
Dr. Pokii Balaz, Immediate Past Chair
Kokua Kalihi Valley
Lunalilo Home
Tricia Medeiros, Past Chair
Chief Operating Officer
The Plaza Assisted Living
Gina Fujikami, MD
The Queen’s Medical Center
Stafford Kiguchi
Executive Vice President
Bank of Hawaii
Retired
Kai Ohashi
Financial Advisor
Edward Jones
Michael Robinson
Vice President
Hawaii Pacific Health
Kimberly Soares
Vice President
Atlas Insurance
Gordon Takaki
Past President
Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce
Caroline Witherspoon
President
Becker Communications
Gino Soquena
Executive Director
Hawaii Building and Constructions Trade Council