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.
Janelle Papin
Lead Strategist – West Coast Region Kaiser Permanente
Ed Kemper, Esq.
Attorney
Edward C. Kemper Law
Terrence Aratani
Chief Executive Officer
Ko’olauloa Health Center
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
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