Hawaiian Islands Chapter of AACN
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Board of Directors


Our Why is to be the best nurses we can be.

We achieve this purpose through networking, education and community outreach activities.

AACN members, HIC-AACN chapter members and nurses in emergency, acute and critical care are our audience.

If you are interested in becoming a board member or hold a committee leadership position, please submit your contact information here.


President

Sherwin Alop

Sherwin Alop BSN, RN, CCRN

President

The primary accountabilities of the President-elect are:

  • Oversee meetings of the board and chapter; including agenda development and meeting facilitation.

  • In partnership with the board and committee chairs, develop the future goals and annual objectives for the chapter.

  • Along with the Treasurer, provide oversight for the chapter finances and ensure financial controls are in place to protect the chapter's finances from misuse or fraud.

  • Work collaboratively with the chapter President-elect throughout their term to provide for continuity of leadership and a smooth transition for chapter leadership.

Treasurer

Shirley Visperas

Shirley Visperas BSN, RN, CCRN

Treasurer

The primary accountabilities of the Treasurer- elect are:

  • Prepares the chapter's annual budget, prepares and submits the quarterly financial reports and manages cash receivables and expenses.

  • In partnership with the chapter President, you negotiate and execute all chapter contracts after approval is obtained from National.

  • Work collaboratively with the Treasurer-elect to provide a smooth transition of the chapter financial management.


Membership Chair

Oscar Tomas

Oscar Tomas RN, BSN, CPT

Membership Chair

The membership chair, in partnership with the Treasurer, maintains accurate and up-to-date chapter membership roster on the website and AACN databases.


Webmaster / Social Media Stars

Eileen Helekahi

Eileen Helekahi RN, PCCN

Board Member

The Webmaster / Social Media Co-Chairperson works along side the Webmaster / Social Media Chairperson and serves as the next Chairperson the following year.  They work closely with the Board and support committees to help coordinate events on the website and social media.

Ruthie Clearwater

Ruthie Clearwater RN, BSN, MSN Ed, CFRN, CEN, TCRN, CCRN, CTRN

Webmaster

The Webmaster / Social Media Chairperson are responsible for the Chapter's online presence and social media accounts.

They maintain the functioning of the website to include the announcements, events, member management.

They are access guardians to the moderator function of the website.

They work closely with the Board and support committees to help coordinate events on the website and social media.


Board Members At Large

Christyanne Passion

Christyanne Passion RN,MSN,CCRN

Board Member

Ella Siroskey

Ella Siroskey BSN, RN, Retired CCRN

Board Member

Eunice Charmaine Cacal

Eunice Charmaine Cacal ER Tech

Board Member

Jessica Tomas

Jessica Tomas RN

Board Member

Marc Manifold

Marc Manifold RN

Board Member

Eileen Wong

Eileen Wong BSN, RN, CCRN

Past President


Vendor / Industry Liaison

Ruthie Clearwater

Ruthie Clearwater RN, BSN, MSN Ed, CFRN, CEN, TCRN, CCRN, CTRN

Vendor Liaison

Coordinates vendors and industry partners for the annual symposium and vendor sponsored educational dinners.



Institutional Liaison

Bree Dalton

Bree Dalton RN, MSN

Institution Liaison (PMMC)

The Institutional Liaison is the liaison between the hospitals and schools to the HIC.  They help communicate events, recruit members and volunteers for chapter events.

Ruthie Clearwater

Ruthie Clearwater RN, BSN, MSN Ed, CFRN, CEN, TCRN, CCRN, CTRN

Institution Liaison (MMMC & UH Maui Campus)

The Institutional Liaison is the liaison between the hospitals and schools to the HIC.  They help communicate events, recruit members and volunteers for chapter events.

Christyanne Passion

Christyanne Passion RN,MSN,CCRN

Institution Liaison (UH Manoa Campus)

The Institutional Liaison is the liaison between the hospitals and schools to the HIC.  They help communicate events, recruit members and volunteers for chapter events.

Brian Hartmus

Brian Hartmus RN

Kaiser MOA

The Institutional Liaison is the liaison between the hospitals and schools to the HIC.  They help communicate events, recruit members and volunteers for chapter events.