Hawaii Immunization Coalition, Protecting Hawaii's Families

Board Members

The Board is comprised of elected members and all of the Working Team leaders. Board members are elected by the membership according to the By Laws and represent the broad membership of HIC, which includes public and private agencies and individuals. The Board makes policy and provides direction for the Working Teams and the coalition. The Board actively supervises the fiscal policies and activities in support of HIC purposes, objectives and mission.

BOARD MEMBERS

Judy Strait-Jones (2010) President
We'd love to have you join the coalition in its mission to increase immunization rates across the lifespan. Check out the online member application. Use the Donate button to pay your membership ($10) online. Please join us to work on immunization rates across the lifespan.
Phone: 808-733-9204
Email: [email protected]
Heather Lusk (2010) Vice President
As the Hepatitis C Coordinator for the Hawaii State Department of Health, Heather feels that no one need suffer from a vaccine-preventable disease. Through her work at DOH and HIC, Heather's vision is to work toward a public that is disease-free.
Phone: 808-733-9281
Email: [email protected]
Georgine Panui, RN (2010) Treasurer
works as a Public Health Nurse for Oahu Head Start Program on Oahu. Her special focus is full immunization for children - ensuring that children ages three to five years old and entering preschool are up-to-date with their immunizations.
Phone: (808) 621-5099
Email: [email protected]
Jodie Shinagawa (2010)
Jodie is the Project Specialist for the HMSA Immunization Program, “Immunize for a Lifetime of Protection”, which focuses on child, adolescent and adult immunizations.
Phone: 808-948-6487
Email: [email protected]

MEMBERS AT-LARGE

Dee Helber
Past HIC President Dee and a new retiree from the Hawaii State Department of Education in 2008; Dee continues her relationship with the HIC. Her extensive experience in the field of immunization and education is invaluable for the coalition.
Phone: 808-735-6222
Email: [email protected]
Kathryn Sthay
Kathy is one of the original members of the Hawaii Immunization Coalition and works as the Executive Director of the Hawaii Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. New members can complete a membership form online, click the Donate Button on the HIC Homepage and Kathy will contact you with information on how to get involved with HIC!
Phone: 808-377-5738
Email: [email protected]
Patrice Cheng
Pat is the chair of the Adult/Adolescent Working Team. Pat works as a Vaccine Account Manager at GlaxoSmithKline. You may contact Pat directly at 735-3164.
Phone: 808-735-3164
Email: [email protected]