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

Wing

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

Gene Smith
Client Services

a.k.a. The Expediter
I dislike having to list my likes
13 year veteran
gene@hihaf.org

Winic

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

Cindy Medeiros
Benefits Specialist

Local girl, born and raised in Hilo.  Loves spending time with her Ohana. Been with HIHAF for 13+ years.

cindy@hihaf.org

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

 

 

 

Prevention Education & Outreach Team

East Hawai'i Office

John

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

Durrell Davis
Prevention Specialist

 I love what I do with the Foundation, meeting new people, educating them about HIV/AIDS, and ultimately trying to “stop the spread”. Also loves Hunting, eating, and cattle-branding. Can be reached at HIHAF so please don’t hesitate to call with questions or concerns!

durrell@hihaf.org

        

   Ashley Kualii
Prevention Specialist


ashley@hihaf.org

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

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

 

Teri Hollowell
Director of Programming

a.k.a. Benefits Guru
Loves training and showing dogs, gardening, and reading everything!
In her 5th year at HIHAF


teri@hihaf.org

 

 

 

 



 

Mary Xavier
Accounting Director


mary@hihaf.org

 

Laurie

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

Cliff Fabacher
(TEMP) Administrative Assistant

Loves his girlfriend,

stepkids,

paddling & riding motorcycle

David Deges

Housing Coordinator
Administrative Assistant

I'm looking forward to
giving back to the Foundation that has impacted my life in many ways.
david@hihaf.or

 

"));