New East Hawai’i Team Members!

Aloha Full Life ohana!

We are pleased to introduce new administration members to our East Hawai’i Full Life Ohana!

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Emily Twidwell is our new East Hawaii Office and Program Administrator! She comes to us with a solid back ground as an office administrator in the medical field. Emily is eager to meet everyone including our participants, families, and DSWs. Her positive and helpful nature will be a valuable asset to our team. Please know that you can count on Emily for support!

Mia Manzo is one of our new East Hawaii Program Coordinators. With a Master’s in Education from UC Berkley, she has many years of experience working with individuals with special needs in education in the Bay Area. Her diverse experience will transfer well into her new role, and she will be a strong support to our participants and families. Welcome Mia!

Lily Cash , a recent University of Hawaii-Hilo graduate with a BS in Nursing, is a seasoned former Full Life Direct Support Professional! We welcome her back as our new Waiver Registered Nurse. Lily knows many of our participants, understands their support needs and will be an excellent addition to the Full Life team. Welcome back Lily!

David Tomich is a native of Hawai’i Island, and a graduate of University of Hawai’i-Hilo with a bachelor’s in psychology. David joins our ohana with a wealth of work experience in the field of developmental disabilities. We are grateful to have him on board as our other new East Hawaii Program Coordinator!

Please call our office or stop by to welcome the new addition to our East Hawai’i Full Life ohana!

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