STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1837

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NOS. 641, 642

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2021

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 641 and 642, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of: 

 

Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea

 

G.M. No. 641

CAMONIA GRAHAM-TUTT,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024; and

 

G.M. No. 642

BEVERLY INOCENCIO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2024,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

     Your Committee reviewed the personal histories, resumes, and statements submitted by Camonia Graham-Tutt and Beverly Inocencio for service on the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea.

 

CAMONIA GRAHAM-TUTT

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Camonia Graham-Tutt from the State Health Planning and Development Agency. 

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Graham-Tutt's experience in the field of health education, commitment to public service, and dedication to educating the community in health and wellness, qualify her for appointment to the Health Planning Council West Oahu Subarea.  Dr. Graham-Tutt is currently an assistant professor at the University of Hawaii-West Oahu and previously worked as a junior/senior researcher at the University of Hawaii Cancer Center where she developed health education programming for school-based settings.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Graham-Tutt has been highly active professionally and as a member of the community.  She is part of the Presidential Emerging Leaders Program at the University of Hawaii System, a member of the Board of Directors of the Hawaii Public Health Association, organizer of the Undergraduate Student Research Symposium at UH-West Oahu, and board secretary for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Hawaii Affiliate, among others.  Dr. Graham-Tutt earned her Bachelor of Science in health science education and Master of Science in education from Baylor University, and Doctor of Philosophy in sociology from Howard University.

 

     Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Graham-Tutt be appointed to the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea based on her experience in health education and her commitment to improving the health and wellness of the community. 

 

BEVERLY INOCENCIO

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Beverly Inocencio from the State Health Planning and Development Agency, The Queen's Health Systems, and four individuals. 

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Inocencio's experience in the field of nursing, commitment to public service, and dedication to the health and wellness of the community qualify her for reappointment to the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea.  Dr. Inocencio is an acute care nurse practitioner at the Queen's Medical Center, was the High Reliability Organization/Safety and Joint Commission Officer at the United States Army Health Clinic at Schofield Barracks, and an adjunct faculty at the University of Hawaii School of Nursing.  Your Committee notes that Dr. Inocencio has also contributed to a number of medical publications and is a member of several professional organizations and honor societies.  She currently serves on the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea, and therefore is familiar with the Council's work.  Dr. Inocencio earned her Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of San Francisco, Master of Arts in health services management from Webster University, Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center, and Post-Master Certificates from Hawaii Pacific University and the University of Texas Health Sciences Center.

 

     Your Committee therefore recommends that Dr. Inocencio be appointed to the Health Planning Council, West Oahu Subarea based on her experience in the nursing profession and her commitment the health and wellness of the community.

 

     As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Health that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Health,

 

 

 

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JARRETT KEOHOKALOLE, Chair