Our Board of Directors 2011-2012

A diverse and dedicated board of directors guide Hāna Health in its mission to best serve the community's healthcare needs.

John Kahalehoe, Sr.
President
Retired Supervisor, Maui County Water Department
Board member since 2000
“We are educating residents here in Hāna so they can better take care of their health.”

Ed Cashman
Vice President
Retired, Honolulu Fire Department
Board Member since 2008
“One thing I like about this board is that they keep their focus and we’re not thinking small. We’re thinking for the benefit of everybody.”

Jamie DeMello
Secretary
Human Resources, Travaasa Hāna Maui
Board Member since 2009
“I like being part of the success of the health center and seeing Hāna Health grow.”

Fred Nii
Treasurer
Vice President, Bank of Hawaii, Wailuku Branch Manager
Board Member since 2009
“It is good to see the dental program expanding. I can understand that being so far from Wailuku primary care and dental services are very important.”

Melanie Coates
School Renewal Specialist, Hāna/Lahaina Schools
Board Member since 2011
“Honoring the past with the knowledge of the present will help native Hawaiians and all in the community become strong healthy people.”

Patricia Eason
Retired Principal, Hāna High and Elementary School
Board Member since 2009
“I feel very strongly that the young people, our future leaders, should be involved.”

Harry Hasegawa
Business Owner, Hasegawa General Store
Board Member since 1996
“I think compared to many small communities in the state – and a lot of them don’t have doctors – we have two doctors. That is quite an accomplishment compared to other communities.”

Mei-Ling Hoopai
General Manager, Hāna Cultural Center
East Maui Rep, Menehune Water Company
Board member since 2011
“The Hāna Health board is not only thinking of the present but also looking ahead for our future.”

Keoki Kalani
Executive Director, Hāna Youth Center
Board member since 2009
“To be able to see things geared toward the betterment of our community, for our community is great.”

Mapuana Kalaniopio-Cook
Cultural Specialist, Hotel Hāna Maui
Board member since 1999
“Our health mission focuses on the health needs of Native Hawaiian Populations.”

James Perry
Retired, Hāna District Overseer, County of Maui
Board Member since 2009
“For a small community like Hāna, it serves the needs of the people.”