Administration
A welcome from our Chancellor
Aloha kākou,
Welcome to Kapiʻolani Community College (Kapi‘olani CC)! Guided by our mission, vision, and values, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your educational and career goals.
Our Strategic Plan prioritizes fulfilling our kuleana to Hawaiʻi and Native Hawaiians and focuses on student success, fostering a vibrant and inclusive community, and preparing you to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. I encourage you to engage deeply in your studies, take advantage of our diverse resources, and become an active part of our campus community.
Mahalo for choosing Kapiʻolani CC We will help you reach your highest potential – Kūlia i ka nuʻu.
With warmest regards,
Misaki Takabayashi, PhD
Chancellor, Kapiʻolani CC
Meet Our Admin Team

Misaki Takabayashi
Chancellor
‘Ilima Bldg, Rm 213
Phone: (808) 734-9565
Fax: (808) 734-9162
misakita@hawaii.edu

Nāwaʻa Napoleon
Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs
‘Ilima Bldg, Rm 206
Phone: (808) 734-9519
Fax: (808) 734-9828
nawaa@hawaii.edu

Ellen Lokelani Kenolio
Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs
‘Ilima Bldg, Rm 205
Phone: (808) 734-9522
kenolio@hawaii.edu

Lance Yamamoto
Acting Vice Chancellor, Administrative Services
‘Ilima Bldg, Rm 211
Phone: (808) 734-9572
Fax: (808) 734-9162
lance@hawaii.edu

Carol Hoshiko
Assistant Dean of College and Community Relations
‘Ilima Bldg, Rm 203
Phone: (808) 734-9568
Fax: (808) 734-9893
hoshiko@hawaii.edu

Karen Boyer
Interim Dean for Health Academic Programs
ʻIlima Bldg, Rm 206
Phone: (808) 734-9569
Fax: (808) 734-9828
kboyer@hawaii.edu

Laure Burke
Interim Dean of Business, Legal, Technology, Culinary, and Hospitality
‘Ilima Bldg, Rm 206
Phone: (808) 734-9518
Fax: (808) 734-9828
lsburke@hawaii.edu

Veronica Ogata
Dean of Arts and Sciences
ʻIlima Bldg, Rm 206
Phone: (808) 734-9517
Fax: (808) 734-9828
vogata@hawaii.edu

Michaelyn Nākoa Hall
Interim Executive Director of Strategy
‘Ilima Bldg, Rm 212
Phone: (808) 734-9520
Fax: (808) 734-9162
mnakoa@hawaii.edu

Roy Yamaguchi
Director of the Culinary Institute of the Pacific
Phone: (808) 734-9477
royyama2@hawaii.edu