{"id":2913,"date":"2021-09-01T15:00:16","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T01:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manoa.hawaii.edu\/ovcaa\/?page_id=2913"},"modified":"2026-10-27T09:28:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T19:28:11","slug":"contacts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/manoa.hawaii.edu\/ovpae\/contacts\/","title":{"rendered":"Contacts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Laura E. Lyons, PhD<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Vice Provost for Academic Excellence<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Determines priorities and strategies to develop and improve quality academic programs and support faculty development and advises the Provost on academic personnel and programming matters.  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span> (808) 956-5971
<\/span> (808) 956-7115
<\/span> Hawai’i Hall 209L
<\/span> lelyons@hawaii.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Paul McKimmy, EdD <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Interim Associate Vice Provost for Academic Excellence<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

As first deputy to the Vice Provost, leads initiatives in support of effective academic personnel and innovative programs. Develops resources and programming to support the faculty career cycle. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span> (808) 956-9429
<\/span> (808) 956-7115
<\/span> Hawai’i Hall 209C
<\/span> mckimmy@hawaii.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Monica Stitt-Bergh, PhD<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Director of Program Development and Review<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Oversees academic program development, approval, modification, review, and policy; articulation and educational agreements; institutional and professional accreditation; institutional research; tuition and fees; and P-20 initiatives<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span> (808) 956-4568
<\/span> (808) 956-7115
<\/span> Hawai’i Hall 209E
<\/span> bergh@hawaii.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Eirik Lohr<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Operations Coordinator <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Serves as the Executive Assistant to the Vice Provost for Academic Excellence. Supports in the planning, developing, and directing of matters pertaining to academic affairs.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span> (808) 956-5244
<\/span> (808) 956-7115
<\/span> Hawai’i Hall 209C
<\/span> <\/a>elohr@hawaii.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Teresa Kono<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Director of Faculty Excellence<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Conducts training and provides guidance on matters related to Labor Relations (i.e. Complaints, Grievances) involving the faculty work cycle and the UHPA Collective Bargaining Agreement.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span> (808) 956-6072
<\/span> (808) 956-7115
<\/span> Hawai’i Hall 209G
<\/span> tmgkono@hawaii.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Linda Voong<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Executive Search Coordinator<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Coordinates executive searches at the University of Hawai’i M\u0101noa, providing strategic guidance and logistical support. Works with senior leadership, oversees search committees, and ensures compliance with university policies and best practices.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span> (808) 956-0291
<\/span> (808) 956-7115
<\/span> Hawai’i Hall 209
<\/span> voong@hawaii.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Deena Yamamoto<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Institutional Support
 for Academic Personnel<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Assists and develops training, coordinates matters related to the faculty career cycle.  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span> (808) 956-4571
<\/span> (808) 956-7115
<\/span> Hawai’i Hall 209
<\/span> deenay@hawaii.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Lori Furoyama, PhD<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Educational Specialist<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Oversees and manages commencement; assists with coordination of course actions, program reviews, and professional accreditation; and collaborates with Academic Personnel on matters related to faculty work-life cycle.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span> (808) 956-3889
<\/span> (808) 956-7115
<\/span> Hawai’i Hall 209
<\/span> lfuroyam@hawaii.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tiffany Magno<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Fiscal Admin <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Responsible for budgeting and financial operations for all units reporting to the Office of the Vice Provost for Academic Excellence<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span> (808) 956-4006
<\/span> (808) 956-7115
<\/span> Hawai’i Hall 209
<\/span> tzablan@hawaii.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Tamami Mohandie<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Human Resources Specialist <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Develops training and program initiatives focusing on the faculty work-life cycle. Provides guidance on matters related to Academic Personnel.\n\n<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span> (808) 956-2508
<\/span> (808) 956-7115
<\/span> Hawai’i Hall 209
<\/span> <\/a>tamamiha@hawaii.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Elizabeth Kataoka<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Admin and Fiscal Support Specialist<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Provides comprehensive administrative support to the Associate Vice Provost for Academic Excellence and the Director of Program Development and Review. Assists in managing program actions and offers additional support in various departmental functions as required.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span> (808) 956-6638
<\/span> (808) 956-7115
<\/span> Hawai’i Hall 209
<\/span> kataokae@hawaii.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sarah S P Moriarty, JD<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Executive Program Officer<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Provides guidance on matters related to labor and employment relations (e.g., complaints, grievances, disputes) involving all aspects of the faculty work cycle as well as the faculty collective bargaining agreement, trains academic leaders and faculty members, and facilitates prevention and faculty development efforts.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/span> (808) 956-2797
<\/span> (808) 956-7115
<\/span> Hawai’i Hall 209
<\/span> sarah.moriarty@hawaii.edu<\/a>
<\/span> smor@hawaii.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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