The Board is comprised of seven (7) elected members and all of the Working Team leaders. Each Board member has one vote on issues that come before the Board. Board members are elected by the HIC membership according to the Bylaws and represent the broad membership of HIC, which includes public and private agencies and individuals. The Board makes policy and provides direction for the Working Teams. The Board actively supervises the fiscal policies and activities in support of HIC purposes, objectives and Mission. The Board meets monthly. Please contact any Board member if you would like to present an immunization issue at a Board meeting.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Judy Strait-Jones (2013) PresidentThe Hawaii Immunization Coalition is unique in that it is one of the few organizations in Hawaii that works with all immunization partners to increase immunization rates across the lifespan. We’d love to have you join us!
Phone: 808-734-7614
Email: judystraitjones@gmail.com
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Heather Lusk (2013) Vice PresidentHeather is the Assistant Manager of the Community Health Outreach Work to Prevent AIDS Project(CHOW), a Hawaii-based non-profit agency, that works to decrease the incidence of HIV/AIDS through the Syringe Exchange Program. Heather brings to the Board a wide array of experiences in developing and facilitating trainings on HIV/STDs, sexual health, harm reduction and viral hepattitis. She feels that no one need suffer from a vaccine-preventable disease.
Phone: 808-853-3271
Email: heatlusk@gmail.com
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Georgine Panui, RN (2013) TreasurerGeorgine works as a Public Health Nurse for HCAP Head Start. Her special focus is full immunization for children – ensuring that children ages three to five years old and entering preschool are up-to-date with their immunizations.
Phone: (808) 621-5099
Email: georginepanui@yahoo.com
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Maricel Abad, RN (2013)works as a Public Health Nurse for the Hawaii State Department of Health, Public Health Nursing Branch. Maricel works with Hawaii’s high-risk populations and those with special needs and helps staff immunization clinics for children and youth through age 18 who do not have insurance or a medical home. The goal is to get families into a medical home and to assure that all clients are up-to-date with recommended immunizations to protect against vaccine-preventable diseases. Maricel has been a Clinic Manager for the Stop Flu at School Program since 2007.
Phone: 808-832-5756
Email: maricel.abad@doh.hawaii.gov
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Thaddeus Pham (2013)Thaddeus is the Adult Viral Hepatitis Prevention Coordinator for the Hawaii State Department of Health, which involves making sure that ANYONE at risk for hepatitis A or B gets the vaccinations they need. With his background as a frontline public health counselor, he strongly believes that everyone deserves to access the vaccines that will protect their health.
Phone: 808-733-9281
Email: thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov
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Jodie Shinagawa (2013)Jodie is the Project Specialist for the HMSA Immunization Program, “Immunize for a Lifetime of Protection”, which focuses on child, adolescent and adult immunizations.
Phone: 808-432-9268
Email: jodie_shinagawa@hmsa.com
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Kathryn Sthay (2013)Kathy is one of the original members of the Hawaii Immunization Coalition and works as the Executive Director of the Hawaii Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. New members can complete a membership form and pay their membership online by clicking here, and Kathy will contact you with information on how to get involved with HIC!
Phone: 808-377-5738
Email: ksthay@aap.net
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MEMBERS AT-LARGE
Patrice ChengPat is the chair of the Adult/Adolescent Working Team. Pat works as a Vaccine Account Manager at GlaxoSmithKline. You may contact Pat directly at 735-3164.
Phone: 808-220-5076
Email: Patrice.A.Cheng@gsk.com
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Scott EndersScott works as the Public Health Manager for sanofi pasteur in Hawaii and Arizona. He collaborates with the Arizona Immunization Coalition (TAPI). His wealth of experience with TAPI in pertussis education will assist the HIC in expanding the impact of their work in Hawaii. Scott and his wife have just welcomed their first child into the family.
Phone: (602) 639-0448
Email: scott.enders@sanofipasteur.com
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Dee HelberPast HIC President Dee is a retiree from the Hawaii State Department of Education. Her extensive experience in the field of immunization and education is invaluable for the coalition.
Phone: 808-735-6222
Email: deehelber@gmail.com
