EXECUTIVE BOARD, SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE, AND FACULTY ADVISORS
BRYCEN KAWAMOTO
Major: Biochemistry
Year in College: 4th
Fun Facts:
As a hobby, I really enjoy reading in my spare time.
This is my 7th year in HOSA and to this day I still talk with friends I’ve made my first year.
JASCI-ANN FIKANY
Major: Biology
Year in College: 3rd
Fun Fact:
I love marine animals, especially sharks!
REI KOINUMA
Major: Japanese & Pre-Nursing
Year in College: 3rd
Fun Fact:
I became an officer to improve on public speaking and to be less introverted.
JAYMIE BILOG-MINA
Major: B.A. Microbiology
Year in College: 3rd
Fun Fact:
I love traveling and have been to six different countries and hope to visit more in the future!
KATRINA MAE TOLENTINO
Major: Public Health
Year in College: 3rd
Fun Fact:
I like to embroider on my free time!
ZSCHARMAIN CADIENA
Major: Molecular Cell Biology
Year in College: 3rd
Fun Facts:
I can’t function without caffeine.
I want to travel through Europe and Asia to try all of their authentic cuisines.
ADVISORS
SHERI GON
HOSA at UHM Advisor
About: Sheri is not only the chapter advisor for HOSA at UHM, she is also a professor within the Department of Medical Technology at UHM.
Education: McKinley High School, UH Manoa: BS in Medical Technology, UH Manoa: MPH in Health Services Administration and Planning
Fun Fact: Performed hula in Berlin, Germany and Paris, France.
Favorite Song Lyric: "When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are, anything your heart desires will come to you." - Linda Ronstadt, When You Wish Upon a Star
ADA TOYAMA
Hawaii HOSA State Coordinator
Education: Kaimuki High School, UH Manoa, BBA: Management, University of Missouri-Kansas City, University of Hawaii Professional Diploma: Secondary Education, Office and Distributive Education
Fun Fact: I like to shop at Ross for animal knick-knacks--owls, fishes, elephants, hummingbirds, etc.
Favorite Song Lyric: "Look inside you and be strong, And you'll finally see the truth, That a hero lies in you." - Mariah Carey, Hero