A group of diverse community leaders who work with local staff to raise funds and awareness for Best Buddies.
Kevin Bardsley-Marcial, MAED, Board Chair
Operations Director
Balanced ABA
Glenn Hiro, Buddy Chair
Chapter Member and Ambassador
Best Buddies at University of Hawai’i – Manoa
Tammy Evrard, Chair Emeritus
Non-Profit Consultant and Disability Rights Advocate
Tammy Evrard Consulting
Haumea Ho, Chair Emeritus
Operations Manager
Kapono Productions
Melissa Gibo, Secretary
Vice President of Programs
Lanakila Pacific
Brett Arizumi
President
Hawaii Protective Association, LTD
Ho’opi’ookalani Balaz
Chapter Member and Ambassador
Best Buddies at University of Hawai’i – Manoa
Dr. Poki’i Balaz, DNP, APRN-Rx, FNP-BC, NP-C
Trust, Chief Policy and Compliance Officer
Lunalilo Home
Nurse Practitioner
Kokua Kalihi Valley
Mike McCormick, Chair Emeritus
Disability Rights Advocate
Chase Nawahine
Disability Rights Advocate
Brian Yano
Managing Director
Coldwell Banker Commercial
Franz Yuen
Physical Therapist
Franz Yuen Physical Therapy
If you are interested in being a part of our Advisory Board, and would like more information, please reach out to hawaii@bestbuddies.org.
