Testimonials

“I found the CCLC to be a motivating and inspiring experience. This experience provided me with the opportunity to share and learn from the other CCLC leaders across the UH-Community College system. CCLC helped me to refine my leadership and capacity building skills, allowing me to be more effective when I engage with my students, colleagues and the greater community.”

- Donnalyn Napua Kalei
Generation 2, Hawai'i CC

“The Community College Leadership Champions program provided valuable connections for me with other leaders both throughout the University of Hawaii system and community.The year plus program provided insight on existing different roles along with their responsibilities and also the opportunities that have yet to be created that will assist me in bettering myself and my surroundings. I am proud to have been chosen to participate as a Community College Leadership Champion and can truly say that this program has improved my outlook on life and has also provided me with valuable friendship relationships with not only my mentors but also my peer Champions from all the generations both past and present.”

- Angela Gannon
Generation 5, UH Maui College

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Generation 10 (2013 - 2014)




Dorinna Manuel-Cortez - Hawai'i Community College
Position while in CCLC: Admissions Specialist

Connie Montero - Honolulu Community College
Position while in CCLC: UH Information Specialist

Michael Paulding - Kapi'olani Community College
Position while in CCLC: Legal and Technology Education

Kathlen Lee - Kaua'i Community College
Position while in CCLC: Academic Support Specialist

Therese Nakadomari - Leeward Community College
Position while in CCLC: IT Specialist

Craig Omori - UH Maui College
Position while in CCLC: Faculty, Culinary Arts

Michael McIntosh - Windward Community College
Position while in CCLC: IT Specialist
Current Position: Web/Multimedia Specialist

Brian Pactol - Office of the VP for UHCC
Position while in CCLC: Director, Research & Training, Auxiliary Enterprises and Campus Public Safety for Community Colleges
More recent position: Director, Research & Training, Auxiliary Enterprises and Campus Public Safety for Community Colleges
About leadership: 
“Leadership is a process of social influence, which maximizes the efforts of others, towards the achievement of a goal.” 
- Kevin Kruse