A group of diverse community leaders who work with local staff to raise funds and awareness for Best Buddies.
Kevin Bardsley-Marcial, MAED, Board Chair
Director of Intellectual Disability Services
Goodwill Industries of Hawai’i
Glenn Hiro, Buddy Chair
Chapter Member and Ambassador
Best Buddies at University of Hawai’i – Manoa
Tammy Evrard, Chair Emeritus
Non-Profit Consultant and Disability Rights Advocate
Tammy Evrard Consulting
Haumea Ho, Chair Emeritus
Operations Manager
Kapono Productions
Melissa Gibo, Secretary
Director, Organization Effectiveness
Catholic Charities Hawai’i
Brett Arizumi
Security & Risk Management Consultant
R&A, LLC
Audrey Ayer
Buddy Director and Ambassador
Best Buddies at University of Hawai’i – Manoa
Rosalie Ayer
Parent Advocate
Ho’opi’ookalani Balaz
Chapter Member and Ambassador
Best Buddies at University of Hawai’i – Manoa
Dr. Poki’i Balaz
DNP, APRN-Rx, FNP-BC, NP-C
Lunalilo Home/Kokua Kalihi Valley
Kevin Hall
Disability Rights Advocate
Mike McCormick, Chair Emeritus
Disability Rights Advocate
Constance Smith
Founder and Parent Advocate
Down Syndrome Parents Group
of Honolulu
Greg Smith
Self Advocate
Stephanie Steele
Doctoral Student
Chaminade University
Shane Trout
Transportation Consultant AFF
Hawaiian Ocean Transport
Brian Yano
JLL General Manager
Outlets of Maui
Franz Yuen
Physical Therapist
Franz Yuen Physical Therapy
If you are interested in being a part of our Advisory Board, and would like more information, please reach out to hawaii@bestbuddies.org.
