Honda International Center Staff
The HIC staff members are eager to work with you, whether you are a current student, prospective student, or institutional representative looking for an excellent short-and/or long-term credit or non-credit academic program or a summer English program in Hawaii. Let us introduce our friendly staff.
Honda International Center provides services, activities, and support for international students. For more information, see "Honda International Center" and "Honda International Center Services" under the Related Links section.
Walter Gojo
(Bilingual in Japanese and English)
Honda International Center, Office Manager
Kapiolani Community College
Iliahi Building, Room 112
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816-4421
Phone: 808.734.9312
Fax: 808.734.9454
Email: gojo@hawaii.edu
Walter is the Office Manager. His functions include International Admissions Support and Student Services in addition to handling the day-to-day affairs of the office. He likes watching and playing sports.
Ken Kiyohara
(Bilingual in Japanese and English)
International Program Coordinator
Honda International Center
Kapiolani Community College
Iliahi Building, Room 112
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816-4421
808.734.9824 (TEL)
808.734.9454 (FAX)
Email: kiyohara@hawaii.edu
Ken oversees the Study Abroad programs and also coordinates customized training programs with universities and organizational partnerships overseas in Japan and other countries. He enjoys Latin dancing.
Takashi Brandon Miyaki
(Bilingual in Japanese and English)
Educational Specialist
Honda International Center
Kapiolani Community College
Iliahi Building, Room 112
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816-4421
Phone: 808.734.9313
Fax: 808.734.9454
Email: tmiyaki@hawaii.edu
Takashi is Educational Specialist. His responsibilities include International Admissions, F-1 Student Advising and SEVIS system management. Takashi also assists in KCC's marketing efforts to recruit international students. He loves surfing.
Tim Hyunil Park
(Bilingual in Korean and English)
Educational Specialist
Honda International Center
Kapiolani Community College
Manono Building, Room 114
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816-4421
Phone: 808.734.9723
Fax: 808.734.9454
Email: hyunilp@hawaii.edu
Tim is an Educational Specialist. His responsibilities include International Admissions, F-1 Student Advising and SEVIS system management. Tim also assists in KCC's marketing efforts to recruit international students. He enjoys playing instruments and Tae-kwon-do.
Saori Sato
(Bilingual in Japanese and English)
Honda International Center
Kapiolani Community College
Manono Building, Room 100
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816-4421
Phone: 808.734.9719
Fax: 808.734.9893
Email: saorisat@hawaii.edu
Saori is a coordinator of the Short-Term Customized Contract Training Program and specializes in developing healthy international relationships with overseas institutions and organizations. Areas of focus include: Culinary, Hospitality and other specialty programs for participants of various backgrounds and ages from high school students to senior citizens. Saori's interests include classical piano and dance.
Mitsuyo Lani Suzuki
(Bilingual in Japanese and English)
Honda International Center - International Students
Kapiolani Community College
Iliahi Building, Room 112
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816-4421
Phone: 808.734.9228
Email: suzukimi@hawaii.edu
Lani is an International Student Counselor and Advisor for the International Club. Bilingual in Japanese and English, she provides acculturation programs and counseling services for the ESOL populations at KCC, including F-1 advising. Her hobbies encompass learning about cultures from around the world, singing and hula.
Tom Tsurutani
(Bilingual in Japanese and English)
Instructor / International Program Coordinator
Honda International Center
Kapiolani Community College
Manono Building, Room 114
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816-4421
Phone: 808.734.9794
Fax: 808.734.9454
Email: tsurutan@hawaii.edu
Tom develops international relationships. He also coordinates customized training programs with colleges and universities and organizational partnerships in Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan and other countries. He likes to spend his off-work hours golfing and playing tennis.
Shawn Yacavone
(Bilingual in Japanese and English)
Honda International Center, Educational & Academic Specialist
Kapiolani Community College
Iliahi Building, Room 112
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816-4421
Phone: 808.734.9312
Fax: 808.734.9454
Email: yacavone@hawaii.edu
Shawn is an Educational & Academic Specialist. His responsibilities include International Student Transcript Evaluation, Student Housing Coordinator, and F-1 Student Advising. He enjoys surfing.
Mimi Yen
(Bilingual in Chinese (Mandarin) and English)
International Student Counselor
Honda International Center
Kapiolani Community College
Iliahi Building, Room 112
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816-4421
Phone: 808.734.9312
Fax: 808.734.9454
Email: liangmei@hawaii.edu
Mimi is International Student Counselor and provides academic counseling and advising for students enrolled in ESOL 197 Intensive Transition Program, ESOL 90, 91 and 92. She also assists in student's visa application such as reinstatement, change of status, etc. Mimi loves swimming.
Leon Richards
Chancellor
Office of the Chancellor
Kapiolani Community College
Ilima Building, Room 213
4303 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, HI 96816-4421
Phone: 808.734.9565
Fax: 808.734.9162
Email: lr24@hawaii.edu
