Kupuna News A Magazine For And About Hawai`i's Seniors (January-July 2023)

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... jw., a \'� \ `meq �,, c?•. e' - �� uoor ld 96' dinate Coran Kitaoka, EAD Operation's Assistant Director, (808) 323-4320 Leihua Malani T/A, East Hawaii (808) 961-8777; Kathi-Lynn Kam, West Hawaii (808) 3233.20. CSE Promoted and Newly Hired Employees ' Congratulations to Kathi-Lynn Kam who was recently promoted to Program Director III for West Hawaii. Previously, Kathi worked as a Program Director II for the Elderly Recreation Services Program in West Hawaii. Kathi is looking forward to transitioning into her new role and continuing to support and care for the kupuna. Congratulations to Nadine Dela Cruz on her recent promotion to Account Clerk. Nadine has spent the last seven years assisting the Coordinated Services Program as a Clerk III in Hilo. She is a proud mother of two who enjoys spending quality time with her family on weekends. lkAloha everyone, I am Damien Mercado. I have lived in Hawaii my whole life, and a proud graduate of Pahoa High School class of 2016. I am a father of two beautiful girls. Previously worked at Easter Seals Hawaii as a Caregiver to mentally and physically disabled children and adults. I enjoy meet- ing and getting to know everyone while working here in Hilo. We would like to congratulate Damien on his recent promotion to Community Service Worker III in Hilo! dtChioke Ka`uhane, lives in Orchidland Estates where she raises chickens, goats, and other farm animals with her family. Chioke majored in Cultural Anthropology at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. She looks forward to meeting the kupuna and being a part of Coordinated Services in Hilo. Pamela Fabian, I feel privileged to be joining the Coordinated Services for the Elderly team. Raised in Kahalu`u on Oahu and now Puna is my home since 2008. I am also a Certified Nurses Aid working in private in home care. During my free time I like gardening, fishing, spending time with family and doing DIY projects. With everyone's encouragement, patience and aloha has made me feel so welcomed. Looking forward to meeting and helping the most valuable assets in the community, our Kupuna. We would like to congratulate Jill Sugiyama who was recently promoted to _ the Community Service Program Assistant position in Kona. Jill has over 20 years of experience working at the Kona office and is looking forward in continuing to provide assistance to the kupuna of West Hawaii. Congratulations to Anna Marie Maile" Canario with her recent promotion to the Community Service Program Assistant position in the Puna-Kea`au district. Maile will be providing services and information to the kupuna in the growing community of the Upper Puna district. Tania Leslie joined our CSE Kona team at the end of 2020. She formerly worked at the ARC of Kona for 16 years. She enjoys genealogy, plants, and is a proud Navy mom of 2. Tania was recently promoted to Community Service Worker III in Kona. Congratulations! Alex Kost was born in Chicago, raised on Maui and moved to the Big Island in 1995. I like working on or rebuilding cars, traveling, and eating at good restaurants. Not a fan of hot weather, tasteless food or waking up early. Looking forward to working with the seniors in our community by being a part of Coordinated Services for the Elderly. My name is Bowen Muraoka, born and raised in Hilo, graduated from Hilo High School and attended UNLV for four years receiving my bachelor's degree in Science of Hospitality Management. Working for Coordinated Services for the Elderly gives me a sense of fulfillment and reminds me of taking care of my grandmother, which I very much enj oyed. Kupuna News 3 January -July 2023