Hospital hires communicator Hospital hires communicator ADVERTISING North Hawaii Community Hospital has hired Kaloa Robinson to lead the organization’s outreach and community partnership efforts, as well as oversee communications programs. “We are thrilled to have Kaloa on our team to
Hospital hires communicator
North Hawaii Community Hospital has hired Kaloa Robinson to lead the organization’s outreach and community partnership efforts, as well as oversee communications programs.
“We are thrilled to have Kaloa on our team to help NHCH become a more active partner in the community,” said Kerry Howell, vice president of development, marketing and communications.
“Kaloa’s deep experience in community relations and his personal commitment to community service is a tremendous contribution to NHCH, our stakeholders and the greater community,” said Howell.
Robinson has extensive experience in community relations via multiple outlets. He has worked for U.S. Sen. Daniel Akaka as legislative and special assistant in Washington, D.C.; has been a John A. Burns School of Medicine faculty member; a recruitment specialist for the Native Hawaiian Center of Excellence; executive director of Hui Mālama Ola Na ‘Oiwi, and at HMSA as community liaison.
Robinson is vice chairman of the Hawaii County Fire Commission, a member of the Akaka Falls Lions Club and a recent board member with Hawaii Island United Way. He graduated from Damien Memorial High School in Honolulu, received his bachelor’s degree from Whittier College in Whittier, Calif., and earned a master’s degree in issues management from George Washington University in Washington, D.C.
“I remember visiting NHCH just after it opened 16 years ago and felt a great sense of healing and peace,” Robinson said. “I wholeheartedly feel privileged to be a part of the NHCH ohana and look forward to strengthening and building relations in our community.”
