Faculty

Dave Brown, Instructor
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Experience:
Pastry Chef, Hyatt Corporation
Pastry Chef , Hilton Corporation
Chef Owner of restaurant within Waikoloa Beach Resort, Big Island
Lecturer, Pastry, West Hawaii Community College 

Member: 
US Pastry Team competition, Lyon France in Coupe du Monde Patisserie 

Special Interests:

Kapi`olani Culinart Arts program sustainability movement, edible garden, competition class. 

Courses (click course to view syllaus):

CULN 252 Patisserie
CULN 253 Confiserie

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Aaron Chau, Assistant Professor 
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Experience:
Beverage Director, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel
Outlet Director, Orchid Mauna Lani
Restaurant Manager, Ciao Italian Restaurant
Restaurant Manager, Kon Tiki
Restaurant Manager, Ship’s Tavern
Restaurant Manager, Maile Restaurant
Restaurant Manager, Chez Michel

Education:
BS, Economics, UH Manoa

Certification:
Servsafe Alcohol Training, National Restaurant Association

Course (click course to view syllaus):
CULN 160 Dining Room Service

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Kusuma Cooray, Professor
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Corporate Chef, Doris Duke
Executive Chef, Willows Restaurant
Consultant, Black Orchid Restaurant
Consultant, Singapore Airlines/Dobbs International
Consultant, Sheraton Waikiki

Education:
Le Cordon Bleu
National Bakery School
London and Lavarenne Ecole De Cuisine

Certifications:
Certified Executive Chef, American Culinary Federation
Certified Culinary Educator, American Culinary Federation
Certified Hospitality Educator, American Hotel and Motel Association Educational Institute
Fellow and Master Craftsman, Cookery and Food Association of Great Britian

Special Invitations:
Guest Chef, Cornell University
Guest Chef Pennsylvania College of Technology
Guest Chef, City College San Francisco

Awards:
Nino Martin’s Invitational Best of the East-West Chefs’ Award

Honor:
Honorary Counsel for the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the State of Hawaii

Author: 
Burst of Flavor

Course (click course to view syllaus):
CULN 221 Continental Cuisine

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Grant Itomitsu, Instructor
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Clinical Dietitian, Kuakini Medical Center
Consultant RD, Kamehameha Schools
Clinical Dietitian, Hale Nani Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Clinical Dietitian, Straub Clinic and Hospital/Sodexho
Food Service Manager, St Francis-Liliha/Sodexho
Clinical Dietitian, St Francis-West
Home Care Dietitian, St Francis Home Care
 
Education:
BS, Food Science and Human Nutrition, UH Manoa
RD, Viterbo University

Course (click course to view syllaus):
FSHE 185 The Science of Human Nutrition

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Frank Leake, CCC, CCE, AAC, Professor
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Assistant to Provost, Culinary Institute of the Pacific creation
Former Kapi`olani Culinary Arts program Chairperson
Director of Food and Beverage, Hotel Hana Maui
Executive Sous-Chef, Hale Koa Hotel
Restaurant Chef, Hale Koa Hotel
Banquet Chef, Hale Koa Hotel
Director of Catering, Hale Koa Hotel
General Manager, South Pacific Dinner Theater
Fellowship Instructor, Culinary Institute of America 
Sous-Chef, The Homestead, IBM Country Club 

Education:
Culinary Institute of America

Certifications:
Certified Chef de Cuisine (CCC), American Culinary Federation
Certified Culinary Educator (CCE), American Culinary Federation
American Academy of Chefs (AAC), American Culinary Federation

Awards:
Western Regional Semi-Finalist ACF Chef Educator of the Year
Committee Chair, AAC Nominations and Elections Committee and Special Projects
American Academy of Chefs Sharing Culinary Traditions Award
American Academy of Chefs Fellow
Board of Regents Medal of Excellence in Teaching Award
ACF Gold Medalist, Hot Food Presented Cold 

Author:
Hi Luxury, contributing editor
2011 Western Regional Conference, Presenter, "Winners Don't Just Happen"
"Cooking as Art or Craft", International Chefs Congress
Coaching Culinary Competitions
The Culinary Review, contributing editor
Chef Educator, contributing editor

Invitation:
International Chefs’ Congress, New York City

Notable:
Coach of 2011 ACF Student Competition, Western Regional Gold Medal winners
Coach of 2009 ACF Student Competition Western Regional Title, ACF National Championship winners
ACF Chef Mentor Program 

Courses (click course to view syllaus):
CULN 120 Fundamentals of Cookery
CULN 207 Principles of Culinary Compeition I
CULN 208 Principles of Culinary Competition II 

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Lori Maehara, Associate Professor/Counselor
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Experience:
Catering/Convention Services Director, Hyatt Regency Waikiki
Management Trainee, Hyatt Regency Maui
Education:

BBA, Travel Industry Management, UH Manoa
Member: 
American Council on Education - Women Leaders in Higher Education 
Certification:
Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE), American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute
Committee Assignments:
UH Community College Leadership Champion - KCC Delegate, 2011-2012
ACF Accreditation Self Study - Standard VII, co-chair
ACCJC Self Study - Standard I, committee member
Culinary Arts Department - Departmental Personnel Committee, member
Counseling and Academic Advising Council (CAAC), member
Faculty Senate’s Evaluation committee, chair

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Diane Nazarro, Assistant Professor
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Instructor, Windward Community College, Employment Training Center
Manager Food Service Operations, Kapi`olani Community College Campus Cafeteria
Manager Food Service Operations, Leeward Community College Campus Cafeteria
Manager Food Service Operations, Honolulu Community College Campus Cafeteria
Manager Food Service Operations, Windward Community College Campus Cafeteria
Chef, Pacific Food Services
Chef, Chowder House
Chef, Andrew’s

Education:
AS Culinary Arts and School Lunch Management, Kapi`olani Community College

Course (click course to view syllaus):
CULN 120 Fundamentals of Cookery

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Ronald Takahashi, Professor/Department Chair
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Principle Investigator, NOAA grant
Principle Investigator, USDA grant
Food and Beverage Director, Pagoda Hotel
Food and Beverage Director, Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel
Food and Beverage Director, Lake Arrowhead Lodge
Owner/Operator, A Reef Adventures

Education:
MBA, International Business, Hawaii Pacific University
BBA, Travel Industry Management, UH Manoa

Award:
Kapi`olani Community College Leadership Champion

Course (click course to view syllaus):
CULN 271 Purchasing and Cost Control

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Alan Tsuchiyama, Associate Professor
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Executive Sous Chef, Waikiki Hanohano Room
Executive Sous Chef, Drake Hotel, Chicago, IL
Executive Sous Chef, Fairmont Hotel, Chicago, IL

Education:
CA, Kapi`olani Community College
Apprenticeship, Kahala Hilton Hotel

Member: 
Chaine des Rostisseurs
American Culinary Federation

Certification:
Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE),American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute

Certified Executive Chef (CEC), American Culinary Federation

Notable:
Coach Assist of 2009 ACF Student Competition Western Regional Title, ACF National Championship winners

Courses (click course to view syllaus):
CULN 120 Fundamentals of Cookery
CULN 130 Intermediate Cookery
CULN 207 Principles of Culinary Competition I
CULN 208 Principles of Culinary Competition II
CULN 221 Continental Cuisine
CULN 222 Asian/Pacific Cuisine
CULN 240 Garde Manger

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Warren Uchida, Instructor
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Executive Sous Chef, Sheraton Waikiki Hotel
Executive Sous Chef, Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Sous Chef, Kahala Hilton Hotel
Sous Chef, Kahala Mandarin Oriental Hotel

Education:
AS Culinary Arts, Kapi`olani Community College  
Apprenticeship, Kahala Hilton Hotel

Member:
American Culinary Federation 

COURSES (click course to view syllaus):
CULN 120 Fundamentals of Cookery
CULN 130 Intermediate Cookery
CULN 222 Asian/Pacific Cuisine

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Dan Wetter, Associate Professor
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Assistant Pastry Chef, Grand Wailea Resort and Spa
Assistant Pastry Chef, Hyatt Regency Waikiki
Assistant Pastry Chef, Halekulani Hotel
Assistant Pastry Chef, Hilton Hawaiian Village
Fry Cook, Four Seasons Resort
Fry Cook, Maui Prince Hotel

Education:
AS, Culinary Arts and Food Service Patisserie, Kapi`olani Community College

Certifications:
Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE), American Hotel & Lodging Institute Educational Institute
Certified Pastry Chef, American Culinary Federation
Culinary Specialist, US Coast Guard

Courses (click course to view syllaus):
CULN 150 Fundamentals of Baking
CULN 155 Intermediate Baking

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Lecturers/Adjunct

Kevin Donnelly
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Experience:
Training Manager, Sodexo, Queen's Medical Center
Assistant Food and Beverage Controller, Sheraton Waikiki
Outlet Manager, Sheraton Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Outlet Manager, Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel
In-Room Dining Manager, Sheraton Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Hotel Assistant Manager, Sheraton Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Busser, Waiter, Host, Sheraton Royal Hawaiian Hotel
Busser, Naniloa Surf Hotel, Hilo
Education:
MEd, Argosy University, Honolulu
BA, Psychology, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Emergency Medical Technician, Kapi`olani Community College
Member:
American Society of Training and Development, Honolulu Chapter
Certification:
Certified Hospitality Educator (CHE)
Certified CPR, First Aid and AED Instructor, American Heart Association
Course (click course to view syllaus):
CULN 160 Dining Room Service

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Kristie Fujimoto, Lecturer
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Internal Revenue Service, Revenue Agent

Education:
AS Pastry Arts, Kapi`olani Community College
BS, Business Administration, Washington University, St Louis, MO

Certifications:
Inventory and Purchasing, National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
Controlling Foodservice Costs, National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
ServSafe, National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

Courses (click course to view syllaus):
CULN 111 Introduction to the Culinary Industry
CULN 271 Purchasing and Cost Control

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Henry Holthaus, Lecturer
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Owner/Operator, Kiawe-Q Hawaiian Barbeque
Owner/Operator,Kiawe_Q and Deli

Certifications:
Executive Chef, American Culinary Federation
ServSafe Certified Instructor, National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation
Subject Matter Expert, National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

Member:
Hawaii Environmental Health Association

Author:
Shig Happens, Food Safety with Chef Henry Food Cop (DVD)
Hawaii Seafood Safety Chapter, NOAA grant funded book
Lost on Shig Island (series 2 - Shig Happens)

Courses (click course to view syllaus):
CULN 112 Sanitation and Safety
CULN 115 Menu Merchandising

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Cynthia Kahalewale, MPH, RD, Lecturer
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Lecturer, University of Hawaii at Manoa, Medical Nutrition Therapy
Renal Dietitian, Fresenius Medical Care Dialysis Clinics
Nutrition Project Coordinator, Hawaii Foods Website
Clinical Nutrition Manager, Sodexho
Clinical Dietitian, Castle Medical Center
Clinical Dietitian, St Francis Medical Center West
Public Health Nutritionist, Department of Health, Waimanalo Health Center
Strength Coach Assistant, University of Hawaii. Football Program

Education:
MPH Nutrition, University of Hawaii at Manoa
BS Nutrition, University of Hawaii at Manoa
AS Dance and Choreography, Glendale Community College, CA

Member:
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Hawaii Dietetic Association, Hawaii Delegate and Past President

Course (click course to view syllaus):
FSHE 185, The Science of Human Nutrition

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Barbara Liechty, Lecturer
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Faculty, De Anza College, Cupertino, CA
Faculty, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
Adjunct Faculty, UCSC, Santa Cruz, CA

Education:
MPH, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
BS, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ

Member:
American Public Health Association

Course (click course to view syllaus):
FSHE 185, The Science of Human Nutrition (online)

Public Website:
http://www2.hawaii.edu/~liechty/

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Mark Okumura, Lecturer
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Experience:
Alan Wong's Restaurants, Pastry Chef
Halekulani Hotel, Assistant Pastry Chef
Prince Kuhio Hotel, Pastry Chef 

Education:
AS Commercial Baking, Honolulu Community College
CA, Kapi`olani Community College

Contributions:
Ohana Cookbook 

Course (click course to view syllaus):
CULN 150 Fundamentals of Baking

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Lee Shinsato, Lecturer
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Experience:
Instructor/Program Coordinator, Windward Community College, Employment Training Center
Instructor/Program Coordinator, Honolulu Community College, Employment Training Center
Full Service Manager, Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Hawaii
Owner/Operator, The Bento Box
Manager, The Round House Restaurant
Head Baker, Anna Miller's Coffee House

Education:
Leeward Community College

Courses (click course to view syllaus):
CULN 111 Introduction to the Culinary Industry
CULN 115 Menu Merchandising
CULN 120 Fundamentals of Cookery
CULN 130 Intermediate Cookery

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Richard Spear
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Experience:
Oahu Country Club, Executive Sous Chef
Renaissance Beverly Hills Hotel, Executive Chef
Inn of the Seventh Ray, Malibu, Executive Chef

Education:
AS, Culinary Arts, The Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, NY 
AS, Massachusetts Bay Community College

Course (click course to view syllaus):
CULN 240 Garde

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Staff

Frank Gonzales, Non-Credit Coordinator, Continuing Education
Dave Hamada, Sous Chef, Ohia Cafeteria
Momi Kama, Cook, Ohia Cafeteria
Kristy Kiesel, Reservationist /Web Coordinator
Daniel Leung, Health and Wellness Coordinator
David Miyamoto, Banquet Manager/Event Coordinator
Grant Sato, Manager, Storeroom
Genevieve Seguirant, Manager, Ohia Cafeteria
Carol Uyemura, Manager, Kulia Grill at John A Burns School of Medicine
Holly Wheeles, Ohia Cafeteria Culinary General Cashier
Sally Yamaguchi, Office Manager/Administrative Assistant

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