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