Leadership and Staff
Hawaii Dental Association is led by the 2024-2025 Board of Trustees; encompasses four local dental societies; and is served by a Hawaii delegation to the ADA.
HDA Board of Trustees: 2024-2025 Members
Dr. Rachel DiPasquale, President
Dr. Norman Chun, President-elect
Vacant, Vice President
Dr. Derek Ichimura, Treasurer
Dr. Carla Fukumoto, Secretary
Dr. Curt Shimizu, Speaker of the House
Dr. Anthony Kim, Immediate Past President
Dr. Jase Chun, Kauai Trustee (2026)
Dr. Zachary Dodson, Maui Trustee (2025)
Dr. Lena Hamakawa, Hawaii Trustee (2026)
Dr. Craig Haruki, Kauai Trustee (2025)
Dr. Wayne Leong, Hawaii Trustee (2026)
Dr. William Li, Hawaii Trustee (2026)
Dr. Calbert Lum, Honolulu Trustee (2025)
Dr. David Lum, Honolulu Trustee (2026)
Dr. Darrell Teruya, Honolulu Trustee (2026)
Dr. Dayton Lum, Sr. Delegate (2025)
Component Dental Societies
Dr. Khealynn Harris, President Hawaii County
Dr. Taylor Tokunaga, President Honolulu County
Dr. Ameer Eghbarieh, President Kauai County
Dr. Catherine Vargas, President Maui County
Hawaii ADA Delegates
Dr. Dayton Lum, Sr. Delegate (2026)
Dr. Christopher Lee, Delegate (2026)
Dr. Curt Shimizu, Delegate (2025)
Dr. Jase Chun, Alternate Delegate (2025)
Dr. Norman Chun, Alternate Delegate (2025)
Dr. Rachel DiPasquale, Alternate Delegate (2025)
Staff
Contact staff via email hda@hawaiidentalassociation.net
Kim Nguyen, MSW, Executive Director
Antonia (Toni) Perez, Administrative Services Manager
Rachelle Teruya, Office Administrator
Brittne Fuimaono-Scanlan, Projects Manager
We are hiring!
Click on these positions to learn more:
Events & Projects Manager
Interested candidates must email a cover letter and resume to hda@hawaiidentalassociation.net. Positions are open until filled; no phone calls, please.
