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 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 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
Jacob Samis RN
Membership Chair
Webmaster / Social Media Stars
Serah Crumley RN
Social Media
Eileen Helekahi RN, PCCN
Webmaster
Board Members At Large
Ed Helekahi RN, CCRN
Board Member
Marc Manifold RN
Board Member
Oscar Tomas RN, BSN, CPT
Board Member
Vendor / Industry Liaison
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.
Community Volunteer & Outreach
Zihan Chen Registered nurse
Manager
Sherry Lewis RN,BS,BSN,CCRN
Manager
Institutional Liaison
Bree Dalton RN, MSN, CNE, CCRN Alumnus
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 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.
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.
Bru Lucerno RN
Institutional Liaison (Hilo Benioff Medical Center)
Derek Namihara RN
Institutional Liaison (Hawai'i Island)
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.
Education Committee
Bree Dalton RN, MSN, CNE, CCRN Alumnus
Education Committee Member
Christyanne Passion RN,MSN,CCRN
Education Committee Member
Doris Rikard RN
Education Committee Member
Eileen Wong BSN, RN, CCRN
Education Committee Member
Carisa Pangilinan MSN BSN RN CCRN
Education Committee Member