UH Maui College’s Hospitality & Tourism Advisory Committee serves as a vital link between the College and the community. The committee:

• provides input, recommendations, and support to ensure the Hospitality & Tourism (HOST) curriculum is continuously updated, innovative, and aligned with industry standards
• assists in marketing and development of the program
• assists with resource projects to raise funds for the program
• assists in special projects necessary for program development
• assists with the recruiting and hiring of qualified faculty and lecturers

Kui Aipa: Destination Resorts Hawaii, Inc., Controller & UHMC Graduate

Glenn Casil : Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas , Director of Rooms

Lance Gilliland: Honua Kai Resort, Director of Sustainability

Ann Ikuta: Hotel Wailea, Sales & Events Manager

Maria Jagla: Four Seasons Resort Maui, Resort Manager

Amy Kantorczyk :Fairmont Kea Lani, Director of Food & Beverage

Declan McCarthy: Makena Beach Resort, Director of Operations

Kai Pelayo: Grand Wailea Resort, Director of Operations & HOST Advisory Committee Chair

Angela Nolan : Westin Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas , General Manager

Precy Rasmussen : Four Seasons Resort, Maui , UHMC Graduate

Chris Rabang: Starwood Hawaii, Six Sigma Area Master Black Belt - Hawaii and French Polynesia

Carol Reimann: Maui Hotel & Lodging Association, Executive Director & HOST Advisory Committee Assistant Chair

Mark Stebbings: Travaasa Hotel Hana , General Manager

Tets Yamazaki : Sheraton Maui Resort & Spa, General Manager

Kerilee Erice : UH Maui College, HOST Student

Chistine Galano : UH Maui College, HOST Student

Shiree Gomes : UH Maui College, HOST Student

Maria Juarez : UH Maui College, HOST Student

Crystal Alberto: UH Maui College, HOST Counselor

Nicole Iwasaki: UH Maui College, Transition Specialist

Liping Liu: UH Maui College, HOST Faculty

Debbie Nakama: UH Maui College, Professor & Articulation Coordinator

Lorelle Peros: UH Maui College, Hospitality & Tourism Program Coordinator

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The advisory committee, in collaboration with the HOST Program, is embarking on a journey that will provide a truly authentic learning experience for students unparalleled in the state of Hawaii. The innovation: “HA” of Maui, the Hospitality Academy of Maui’s “Teaching Hotel.” The facility, which includes transforming the College’s former dormitories into a learning lab, will provide our future leaders with a stimulating environment that includes hands on training of running an actual hotel. The concept is built on a sustainable community model in which the College will partner with premier resorts on the island, local businesses, Hawaiian agencies, and apprentice programs to build this teaching hotel, Hale Haumana. The learning environment will include state of the art facilities, executive suites, cutting edge technology, green design and sustainability, as well as a proposed adopt-a-room strategy that will allow hotels and resorts on Maui to showcase their brands. We envision a learning environment that symbolizes Maui as a world class destination. It will be woven into a program of study that continues to recognize, embrace, and honor our host culture and spirit within our island home.