Harry Byerly - President

This is Harry's second year serving as Life Foundation's Board President. Harry has worked for 10 years at Hawaii Pacific University overseeing graduate admissions, advising, registration and marketing services. He is also a member of the National Association of Graduate Admissions Professionals and the American Marketing Association.

"I joined the board to help good people."

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Bruce Shiramizu - Vice President
Hawaii AIDS Clinical Research Program

Bruce Shiramizu is currently a physician-scientist at the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine and at the Hawaii AIDS Clinical Research Program at Leahi. Dr. Shiramizu is also a physician with the Clint Spencer Clinic at Leahi. After training as a pediatric hematologist/oncologist, Bruce developed an academic research career in HIV-associated complications and childhood lymphoma.

“I have always been impressed with the sincere passion and enthusiasm that the Life Foundation imparts upon its clients. I want to be able to convey the same energy as a Board Member in supporting the vision and mission of the organization.”

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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Ron Cannarella - Secretary
Department of Land and Natural Resources

Ron Cannarella currently works as a forester with the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources. Ron also has an extensive history in community service, including participating in the Peace Corps in the Solomon Islands, spending 2 years in the Marshall Islands, and serving as a former co-chair at The Center.

“Life Foundation is a wonderful organization…and what fabulous staff, volunteers, and board members!”

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Alan Yue - Treasurer
PMP, CISSP, CBCP
PreNetSys, Inc.

“Alan is president of PreNetSys, Inc., and provides awareness and advisory services related to human capital, compliance, privacy, security, business continuity, and project management. Alan's clients are primarily not-for-profit healthcare and educational institutions. Alan's core competency is in working with not-for-profit organizations in leveraging regulatory compliance obligations to improve cost structure, generate additional revenue streams, and to more effectively and efficiently achieve mission and vision. Alan draws his passion from not only surviving, but thriving as a person living with HIV for nearly 24 years.”

"It is an honor to be called to serve our Pacific community, and hope that I can contribute my gifts and blessings to an enduring legacy that will benefit generations to come."

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Lehua Bongo
Juvenile Detention Center

Lehua is the Deputy Superintendent of the Juvenile Detention Facility. Her job is to provide a safe and secure environment for incarcerated juveniles. She is also the president of Na Kupono, an arts and culture organization, and a member of the Kapuna Team at Papa Ola Lokahi.

"How wonderful this world would be if more people would learn to accept and work cooperatively in understanding the purpose and goal of Life Foundation."

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Clifford Chang
Pacific Islands Primary Care Association

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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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Balram Gangaram, MD
Pediatrician

Balram joined Life Foundation's Board of Directors in 2007. He is a pediatrician at Kapiolani Medical Center for Women and Children. He also serves on various hospital committees and the Ambulatory Pediatric Assocaition.

"I joined the board because I have a desire to help and give to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community."

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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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Jim Jennings
Communications Pacific

Jim Jennings has been the Executive Vice President at Communications Pacific since 2005. Prior to Communications Pacific, Jim worked at Hill and Knowlton, Inc. for 22 years before moving on to other senior executive roles atvarious organizations such as America’s Promise – The Alliance for Youth and the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Overall, Jim has over thirty years of broad-based communications experience.

“I joined the board t o help prevent the spread of HIV and treat people who have it.”

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David John, MD
The Queen's Medical Center

Bio: David has had his own private practice in rheumatology in since 1984. After graduating from medical school at the University of Missouri, David studied internal medicine at the University of Hawaii, then completed his fellowship at the University of Michigan.

"I joined the board to make a difference…especially among our youth.”

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Dan Molnar
Risk Solution Partners

Dan currently works as for Risk Solution Partners. Prior to working with the company, Dan, a licensed social worker, helped mentally ill individuals. He then became involved in the finance sector and was product manager for Turbo Tax.

“I joined to work with an organization with a mission that I am passionate about.”

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Amanda Ross
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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Robz Yamane
Cox Radio Hawai'i

Robz Yamane is the Customer Service Initiative (C.S.I.) Coordinator and Internet Sales Manager for Cox Radio Hawai'i, which includes KRATER 96, KCCN FM 100, HAWAIIAN105 KINE, POWER 104.3, AM 940 and 650 AM stations. Wearing several hats at work, Robz leads a team of pro-active, solution-oriented staff members whose main function is to insure the highest level of customer service for their customers. His other duties include sales management and interactive media production of the radio station web sites.

"Volunteerism had a huge impact on my life. It gave me a sense of purpose. Having the opportunity to serve on the Life Foundation Board of Directors gives me a chance to share my mana'o with an organization dedicated to the education and awareness of HIV/AIDS in our local community."

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