UH Hilo’s Division of Academic Affairs welcomes new faculty and staff

“Collectively, the newest members of the faculty contribute a dozen disciplines of expertise and enrich our campus with their wisdom, talents, and enthusiasm for learning and teaching.” -Keiki Kawaiʻaeʻa.

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This message from Interim Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Keiki Kawaiʻaeʻa was shared with the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo community via email on Aug. 22, 2023.

Welina ke aloha,

I hope your first day of the school year went well. Please join me in welcoming the newest members of the faculty to campus. Collectively they contribute a dozen disciplines of expertise and enrich our campus with their wisdom, talents, and enthusiasm for learning and teaching.

Me ka mahalo,

Keiki

College of Natural and Health Sciences

• • Simon Kattenhorn – Dean
  • Elisabeth “Lis” Gallant – Geology
  • Natalie Graham – Biology
  • Catherine Marin – Nursing
  • Gladys Megargel – Nursing
  • Winston Wu – Computer Science
  • Nicole Drakos – Physics & Astronomy

College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource Management

• • Roberto Rodriquez – Aeronautical Sciences

College of Arts and Sciences

• • Eileen Huey – Administration of Justice
  • Clint Anderson – Education
  • Judith McDonald – Education
  • Kea Kapahua – Dance

Ka Haka ʻUla O Keʻelikōlani College of Hawaiian Language

• • Frank Kaʻiuokalani Damas – Haʻawina Hawaiʻi

Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy

• • Faith Hicks – Pharmacy Practice

Edwin H. Mookini Library

• • Kelly Ann Campbell – Librarian, Access Services