MEDIA RELEASE

NHCH has announced Kaloa Robinson as Director of Community Outreach. Robinson will lead the organization’s outreach and community partnership efforts, as well as oversee communications programs.

Kaloa Robinson

“We are thrilled to have Kaloa on our team to help NHCH become a more active partner in the community,” said Kerry Howell, Vice President of Development, Marketing and Communications. “Kaloa’s deep experience in community relations and his personal commitment to community service is a tremendous contribution to NHCH, our stakeholders and the greater community.”

Robinson has extensive experience in community relations with multiple outlets that include U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Akaka as Legislative and Special Assistant in Washington, D.C.; John A. Burns School of Medicine’s faculty member; Native Hawaiian Center of Excellence as Recruitment Specialist; Hui Malama Ola Na Oiwi as Executive Director; and HMSA as Community Liaison.

Robinson is Vice Chairman of the Hawaii County Fire Commission, a member of the Akaka Falls Lions Club and a recent board member with Hawaii Island United Way.

Robinson graduated from Damien Memorial High School in Honolulu, received his B.A. from Whittier College in Whittier, Calif, and his M.A. in Issues Management from George Washington University in Washington, D.C.

“I remember visiting NHCH just after it opened 16 years ago and felt a great sense of healing and peace,” Robinson said. “I wholeheartedly feel privileged to be a part of the NHCH ohana and look forward to strengthening and building relations in our community … being here is maikai loa.”

He can be reached at 881-4423 or at Kaloa.Robinson@NHCH.com