Staff & Board Directory
The team at Koʻolauloa Health Center shares certain traits: brilliance, determination, curiosity, idealism, and a keen sense of teamwork. While the backgrounds of our team may be varied, we all share a profound connection to the Koʻolauloa ahupuaʻa and it’s community.
Medical Providers
Family Medicine (All ages)
Vincent Giani, MD
Allison Higa-Howerton, PA-C (Acute care, all ages)
Akane Dunn, PA-C
Kelly Miyashiro, PA-C
Pediatrics (Keiki - birth to 21 years old)
Douglas Sutherland, MD
Internal Medicine (Adult Care; 18+ years old)
Adrian Worthen, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Melissa Ching, MD
Podiatry (Foot Care)
Darren Day, DPM
Medical Support Staff
Chief Clinical Officer
Tanja Elvenia, BSN
Medical Assistants
Adrienne Widner, RMA
Angel Large
Ariest Kanoa
Evan Webb
Laina Allen
Nika Isala
Taylor Drumright
Teri Thompson
Turi Fonoimoana
Sala Lolotai
Care Coordinator
Fran Davis
Dentistry
General Dentist
Cecilia Serrato, DMD
Dental Hygienist
Laura Bell, RDH
Dental Assistant
Nicole Hernandez
Ohelo Prescott
Pharmacy
Director of Pharmacy
Stacy Y. S. Tolentino, PharmD, CDCES
Pharmacist
Danielle Aio, PharmD
Pharmacy Technician
Carey Williams
Shanisse Kahawaii-Pato
Front Office
Patient Service Representatives
Baby Tapusoa
Chalen Haiola
John-Daniel Kamauoha
Kaua Benkman-O’Connor
Katie Tauinaola
Makana DaMate
Poema Pescaia
Shayd Primacio
Administration & Finance
Chief Executive Officer
Terrence Aratani
Chief Financial Officer
Cindy Figuerres
Chief Medical Officer
David B. Gorchoff, MD
Revenue Cycle Manager
Mysia Kamakaala-Ishii
Billing Coordinator
Venus Aʻalona
Accounts Payable Clerk
Jolene Carriera
Billing Specialist
Daniel Conley
Operations
Chief Operations Officer
Bella Gary
Clinic Liaison
April Aʻalona
Operations Assistant
Jasmin Piena
Outreach & Eligibility Coordination
Harry Waʻa
Grounds & Maintenance ~ Haleaha
Wesley Vierra
Board
Chair
Joe Wilson
Vice-Chair
Melissa Primacio
Treasurer
Donna L. Ching
Secretary
Lani Olevao
Member
Judy Fomin
Member
Isabella Walker
Member
Paula Ogimi
Member
Angelique Solomon
Member
Sonny-Jean Preston