Counseling Dept. Contacts

Students are assigned to an academic counselor based on their major

Most students meet with their counselor at least once or twice a semester. Examples of things you can discuss with academic counselors are (but not limited to): educational and career goals, program and course selection, transfer needs, personal concerns, and career counseling. Academic counselors are available to meet online via Zoom or phone during our regular business hours.

Wayne Aguiran, Academic Counselor

p: (808) 984-3327
Office: Hoʻokipa Counseling Dept.

Available for: Allied Health, Dental (DENT), Nursing (NURS), Liberal Arts, Career Counseling
High School Liaison: Baldwin High School

Shyanne Castillo, Counseling Office Assistant

p: (808) 984-3598
Office: Hoʻokipa Counseling Dept.

Linda Fujitani, Academic Counselor

p: (808) 984-3226
Office: Ka Lama 216

Available for: Applied Business & Information Technology (ABIT); Accounting (ACC), Business Administration (BUSM), Culinary Arts (CULN), Hospitality & Tourism (HOST), Career Counseling
High School Liaison: Hawaiʻi Technical Academy, Kihei Charter School, Maui Preparatory Academy, Seabury Hall

Moana Kahoʻohanohano, Academic Counselor

p: (808) 984-3495
Office: Hoʻokipa Counseling Dept.

Available for: Administration of Justice (AJ), Automotive Technology (AMT), Construction Technology (CTEC), Fashion Technology (FT), Liberal Arts (LBRT), Career Counseling
High School Liaison: Kamehameha Schools Maui, King Kekaulike High School

Kuʻulei Nakahashi, Academic Counselor

p: (808) 984-3247
Office: Hoʻokipa Counseling Dept.

Available for: Liberal Arts (LBRT) and Hawaiian Studies (HWST)
High School Liaison: Maui High School

Susan Nartatez, Academic Counselor

p: (808) 553-4490 ext. 1 | f: (808) 553-4495
Office: Molokaʻi Education Center

Available for: Hāna, Lānaʻi, and Molokaʻi, students
High School Liaison: Hāna, Molokaʻi, and Lānaʻi high schools

Eri Nomura, Academic Counselor

p: (808) 984-3497
Office: Hoʻokipa Counseling Dept.

Available for: First-Year Students, Agriculture & Natural Resources (AG), Early Childhood Education (ECED), Electronic and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET), Natural Sciences (ASNS), Sustainable Science Management (SSM), Career Counseling

Shane Payba, Academic Counselor

p: (808) 984-3496
Office: Hoʻokipa Counseling Dept.

Available for: Creative Media (CM), Business Technology (BTEC), Human Services (HSER), and Liberal Arts (LBRT)
High School Liaison: Lahainaluna High School

Personal Support Counselors

Maui College Personal Support Counselors are available to offer emotional and personal support during this season of changes, transitions and uncertainty. Personal Support Counselors are trained professionals in the mental health field. Confidential sessions are conducted via telehealth and phone.

Mari Kanemura, Personal Support Counselor

p: (808) 984-3463 | website

Aris Banaag, Counselor

p: (808) 984-3278 | website
Office: Annex Building, Veterans Resource Center

Available For: Personal Support Counseling, Disability Services, Veterans Resource Center

UH-Maui College Counseling Directory