HIHAF Staff
The staff of the Hawai'i Island HIV/AIDS Foundation is a team of professionals dedicated to our community and the fight against AIDS. Though we each come from different backgrounds and experiences, we have a shared desire and commitment to care for those living with HIV and AIDS and to educate our community on the realities of STDs and the associated diseases.
Case Management Team
West Hawai'i Office
D. Wing Takakuwa
Treatment Advocate-AS, BA, RN
Member of Kona Nurse Mafia
Loves spending time with husband and daugther and dancing Hula
Employed with HIHAF for 16 years
wing@hihaf.org |
Gene Smith
Client Services
a.k.a. The Expediter
I dislike having to list my likes
12 year veteran
gene@hihaf.org |
Winic Pierce
Benefits Specialist
He's back again, this time
taking over for Teri in Care.
Our West Hawaii jack of all trades
Another big dog fan!
A true Southern Boy
winic@hihaf.org |
East Hawai'i Office
Cindy Medeiros
Benefits Specialist
Done it all here on the East side
She's seen and heard it all too!
Mom of three great kids
that keep her hopping
With HIHAF for 11+ years
cindy@hihaf.org
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Farah Rivera RN
Treatment Advocate
Southern girl who loves spending time with her man, 2 dogs, Rugby and Tahnji, cat Kuku and Honeybees. Gratefulto be a part of HIHAF.
farrah@hihaf.org
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Diana Glynn
Neighbor Island Housing Coordinator
"Office Mom"
it is my sincere wish to help
improve the livesof our clients
Call me anytime!
diana@hihaf.org
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Prevention Education & Outreach Team
East Hawai'i Office
John Puig
Prevention for HIV Infected Persons/MSM Outreach
Newcomer to the islands
Loves his chocolate lab Abby
Enjoys scuba diving, hiking, fishing, and camping with his partner Wayne.
john@hihaf.org |
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West Hawai'i Office
Bernadette Haleamau
Women's Outreach
bernadette@hihaf.org |
Mens Prevention
Part time
West Hawaii
Job requires; valid drivers license, vehicle
and self motivation
to work in the community
with people who are at risk of contracting HIV.
Email your resume to hihaf@hihaf.org
or FAX to 331.0762
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Administration
Georgie Kennedy
Executive Director
Nursing, Business, and Law degrees
Loves spending time with her family - especially the grandson!
14th year with HIHAF
georgie@hihaf.org
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Teri Hollowell
Director of Programming
a.k.a. Benefits Guru
Loves training and showing dogs, gardening, and reading everything!
In her 3rd year at HIHAF
teri@hihaf.org
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Bernadette "Pelena" Keeling
Accounting Assistant
"Aloha ke kahi I ke kahi"
I live for my 'ohana - husband of 22 years and 3 children (21, 19, and 8) Hula is my passion, lei's are my creation and numbers are my habit
Can, Can, no can...try again.
bkeeling@hihaf.org
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Laurie Soares
Administrative Assistant
Previously lived in Hilo, but loves
West Hawaii now.
Loves spending time with her
great niece and nephews.
This girl loves her PlayStation 2!
laurie@hihaf.org |
David Deges
Administrative Assistant
I'm looking forward to
giving back to the Foundation that has impacted my life in many ways.
david@hihaf.org |
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