CEO & Executive Director

Toni Muranaka

Toni@EpilepsyHawaii.org

Toni Muranaka brings over two decades of leadership and dedication to the non-profit sector in Hawai’i, with a deep passion for fostering community well-being and empowerment. As the new Executive Director of the Epilepsy Foundation of Hawaii, Toni leverages her extensive experience in organizational development, event management, and strategic fundraising to advocate for individuals and families affected by epilepsy.

Toni has a proven track record of driving impactful programs, including securing significant grants to advance community health initiatives and spearheading innovative donor systems. Her career reflects a commitment to collaboration, resourcefulness, and service, making her well-positioned to enhance the Foundation’s mission. Toni is excited to continue building strong community connections and delivering meaningful support for those living with epilepsy across Hawai’i.

 

Board of Directors

President

Janelle Papin
Lead Strategist – West Coast Region Kaiser Permanente

Vice President

Ed Kemper, Esq.
Attorney
Edward C. Kemper Law

Treasurer

Terrence Aratani
Chief Executive Officer
Ko’olauloa Health Center

Secretary

              Ron Shimabuku                 Director of Public Policy and Advocacy     Alzheimer’s Association Hawaii

 

Erin Lowery
District Resource Teacher
State of Hawaiʻi Department of Education

 

              Donna Mendes                 Assistant Vice-President & Branch                                   Manager                                                   First Hawaiian Bank

Robert Silva
Automotive Instructor
Honolulu Community College

Radiant Cordero
City Council Member – District 7        City and County of Honolulu 

Associate Editor Fil-Am Courier

Jenna K. Young
Territory Manager Livanora ~ Medical Devices for Head and Heart

Jodie Gerson, PSY.D
Postdoc Fellow/Clinical Lead ~ Department of Health (DOH) Family Court Liaison Branch

Executive Director ~ Hawai‘i Pro Bono Mental Health Center

Professional Advisory Board

Dr. Leslie Rudzinski, MD
Epileptologist, Queen’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
Dr. Alan Stein, MD
Epileptologist, Queen’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center
Dr. Victoria Wong, MD
Epileptologist, Queen’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center

Dr. Vimala Vajjala, MD
Epileptologist, Hawaiʻi Pacific Neurosience

Dr. Keith Abe, MD
Pediatric Neurologist, Kapiʻolani Medical Center

Dr. Gregory Yim, MD
Pediatric Neurologist, Hawaiʻi Pacific Health

Dr. Ryan Lee, MD
Pediatric Neurologist, Shriners and DOH Developmental Disabilities Division

Miki Wong, RD
Registered Dietician, Shriners and Nā Puʻuwai

Wendy Gibson, RN

Jessica Garlock, MSW

Christina Takara, RN

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