Michael Garcia currently works for Oceanic Time Warner as the Local Sales Manager where he expertly utilizes his 20 years of experience in the advertising industry. Michael is also familiar with tourism, automotive, health care, and non-profit industries.

“This is one way of giving back to the community who has embraced me with Aloha!”

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Rev. Jeff Lilley - Vice President
Lutheran Church of Honolulu

Jeff has served as the pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America for nearly 20 years, and has served congregations in Kansas and Hawaii.

"I have a passion for defeating AIDS and serviing those who live with it."

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Amanda Ross - Secretary
Resources Global Professionals

Amanda Ross is a CPA with four years of experience in auditing and financial analysis and three years of experience in human resource/recruiting roles. She currently is a recruiting manager for Resources Global Professionals.

“Through working with Life Foundation at a previous employer, I became aware of the meaningful work taking place and the positive impact it is having on the HIV/AIDS community in Hawaii,” says Amanda. “As a supporter of Life Foundation’s mission, I wanted to utilize my previous experience to take an active role in getting the information to the community, assist with fundraising, and contributing to the growth of Life Foundation’s programs.”

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Dwayne Takeno - Treasurer
Grant Thorton

Dwayne is a senior manager in audit services at the Honolulu Office of Grant Thorton. He has over fifteen years of audit experience. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Hawaii Society of Certified Public Accountants, and the Better Business Bureau of Hawaii.

"I joined the organization to give back to the community and to help support the mission of Life Foundation."

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Clifford Chang
Pacific Islands Primary Care Association

Clifford Chang is Executive Director of the Pacific Islands Primary Care Association, which promotes and supports quality Pacific Islands primary health care for all member islands.

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Linda Chang, MD
Professor of Medicine at University of Hawaii Manoa

Linda is a neurologist at the Queen's Medical Center and a Professor of Medicine at the John A. Burns School of Medicine at University of Hawaii. She has spent the last two decades studying the effects of HIV on the brains of individuals with HIV/AIDS, as well as the effects of substance abuse on the brain, both in HIV and non-HIV positive individuals.

"I hope to be able to contribute to the board with my background in medicine, neurologym and HIV infection."

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Kamana'opono Crabbe, PhD.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs

Kamana'opono Crabbe Ph.D. received his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the University of Hawai`i at Mānoa in 2002. He completed a pre-doctoral internship in clinical psychology and post-doctorate fellowship in behavioral medicine-health psychology at Tripler Army Medical Center in Honolulu, Hawai`i from 2001-2003. His research interests have focused on the etiology of depression, particular syndromes of Hawaiian states of depressive illness, and implications of acculturative processes that influence cultural identity among Native Hawaiians. Additionally, he has a particular passion for cultural competency and social determinants as barriers to improved health and well-being in the Native Hawaiian community. Dr. Crabbe is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Research Director at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. He is trained as a ho`oponopono practitioner and chanter in traditional cultural ceremonies and rituals.

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Fernando De Hoyos
University of Hawaii's John A. Burns School of Medicine and Community Representative

Fernando currently works as a recruiter for the Neuroimaging Research Program at the University of Hawaii's School of Medicine. Prior to John Burns, Fernando used his social work background to become an HIV/AIDS Advocate and Educator in New York City, Miami Beach and the Big Island of Hawaii.

“…as a person living with HIV, I want to play an active role in the organizations that serve my HIV positive community.”

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Babette Galang
Papa Ola Lokahi

Babette is currently the Complementary Health Officer for Papa Ola Lokahi where she advocates for preservation and perpetuation of traditional Native Hawaiian healing practices. Babette also strives to improve the public’s awareness, sensitivity, and knowledge of Native Hawaiian cultural practices. Prior to Papa Ola Lokahi, Babette was the Health and Human Services Specialist at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.

“To advocate and help our native Hawaiian clients.”

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Travis N. Gray
University of Hawaii Foundation

Travis is currently the Senior Director of Annual Programs and Campaign Operations for the University of Hawaii Foundation with which he helps manage its $250 million Centennial Campaign. Prior to joining the University of Hawaii Foundation in 2003, Travis helped fundraise at two private collages in New England. In all, Travis has 15 years of experience in higher-education fundraising.

"I hope to use my experience to benefit the Life Foundation.”

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Kevin Kaneshiro
Vacations-Hawaii

Kevin Kaneshiro is the sales and promotions manager for Vacations-Hawaii and Boyd Gaming’s three downtown Las Vegas casinos: California, Fremont and the Main Street Station Hotels. Other activities include: former co-executive director of the Miss Vacations-Hawaii Scholarship Pageant, MDA Hawaii Soiree committee and promoter for Sheraton Waikiki’s Phoenix party.

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Marienne McClure
Smith Barney

Marienne is currently the Senior Vice-President of Wealth Management at Smith Barney. She has 28 years of experience in managing wealth and assets of entertainers and foundations.

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Dianne Robinson
Community Volunteer

Dianne joined the board of Life Foundation in 2008, and is invloved with several other charitable causes and schools, including Kahala School, Hanahauoli School, Iolani School, LaPietra School, Kapiolani Medical Center, Childrens Village, Hayden, and the Child Abuse Center.

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Christine Yasuma
Clear Channel Radio

Christine Yasuma is currently the Director of Marketing & Promotions for Clear Channel Radio Hawaii. This year, she will make 10 years with Clear Channel Radio. She oversees seven terrestrial radio stations, four H-D radio stations, the Road Runner Music Hall (Clear Channel Radio Hawaii’s live show/broadcast venue), as well as the Perry & Price Saturday Morning Show. She has been a long-term supporter of Life Foundation, staring as a volunteer in 1999. She is also a current member/recipient of Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide, and is a writer for KITV-4’s documentary show “Hawaii HI-Lights.”

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Kamalani Wilson
Desert Watch Security

Kamalani Wilson has been an active community volunteer, founding the LGBHawaii (Lesbian Gay Businesses of Hawaii) in 2009. His vision is to bridge the gap between LGBT communities and those who support them. In addition to his volunteer work, Kamalani is the Vice-President of Sales and Marketing for Desert Watch Security, a firm which provides security systems to both the residential and commercial markets. Kamalani always reminds himself of a quote by Mahatma Gandhi: “Be the CHANGE you want to see in the world!”

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Dan Yoshimoto
Relation Educator of Couples and Parents

Dan is a Ph.D. who specializes in relationship education for couples and parents. He has over 12 years experience conducting research with couples, parents and children. He has a special interest in working with same-sex couples and LGBT issues.

"Having recently returned home to Hawaii, I joined Life Foundation's board of directors so I could connect with the local community in a meaningful way and to help make a positive difference in the lives of people living with HIV/AIDS."

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