Supporting Board Members of Hāmākua-Kohala Health
Nidhi Chabora – APRN-Rx, BC, creating art is “worthy of prescription.” After several years of spending her days working as a Nurse Practitioner in Hilo, Hawaii doing medication management paired with some supportive and motivational therapy, she noticed a persistent sense that there was a piece missing. “Clients who responded to medication came in feeling better with reduction of symptoms, but I felt something was missing in their presentation,” she remembers. “There was relief but very few signs of healing: such as high self esteem, solid sense of self, engaging in purposeful activity and enjoying meaningful relationships.” Nidhi joined the Hamakua-Kohala Health Board of Directors in 2019.
Ravi Inder Singh – lives between Honokaa, SF Bay Area & New Delhi. After receiving an MBA at the age of 22, he was involved in building 4 technology companies. He was the Founder & CEO of MPS Technologies which served over 200 medical research schools. After his corporate career, he has focused on serving the community in different ways.
Mr. Singh joined the Patient Care and Quality Improvement Committee in 2019 and serves as its Chair since 2020. He is delighted that the committed team at HKH vaccinated over 90% of the community against Covid. When taking a break, he enjoys hiking, singing, and traveling the planet. Ravi loves all forms of “woo-woo” and aims to get into interesting conversations with all kinds of weird and wonderful people. He doesn’t eat animals, loves cheese, electric vehicles, and life-enhancing ideas.
Jenna Geier – has spent 17 years in value based care delivery and healthcare technology. After receiving her bachelor’s in biology (summa cum laude), she spent 10 years supporting large health systems in quality, regulatory, and value based care. Jenna spent the next 7 years supporting oncology and primary care ACOs through technology and advisory services. She received her Divemaster training and certification from Jack’s Diving Locker (Kona) in 2019.
Richard A. Lasser – For 25 years, Richard successfully ran Teachers’ School Supply, Inc., a multimillion dollar, school furniture marketing company with over 30,000 customers worldwide.
After selling the business, Richard turned to writing and is the published author of two books for Chronicle Books and a contributor to The New York Times, Los Angeles Times and other publications. He also had a hand in writing the screenplays for 5 produced feature films, which star Academy Award Winning Best Actors Ben Kingsley and Christopher Plummer. He’s also written parts for Natasha Lyonne and Maggie Q. His most recent film, “Miranda’s Victim”, stars Abigail Breslin, Luke Wilson, Andy Garcia and Donald Sutherland.
The spouse of a doctor who worked for a rural health clinic in Washington State, he’s now able to devote much of his time to serving on the board of Hamakua Health.
Sridhar Ramanathan – Sridhar was born in Chennai, India and emigrated to the US as a young child. He and his family have visited the Big Island many for decades drawn by its warm-hearted people and natural beauty. He now lives part-year in Kailua-Kona where he is planning his full-time retirement. Sridhar co-founded and runs a high-tech marketing agency as Chief Operating Officer in Silicon Valley. He served as Vice Chairman of the board of Child Advocates of Silicon Valley. Sridhar has also served on a non-profit board and church organizations focused on resolving homelessness as well as caring for fragile elderly. The mission of serving the most vulnerable people has struck a deep chord within him. He is excited to serve on the board of Hamakua-Kohala Health in carrying out its mission to serve the people of North Kohala and Hamakua. In his free time, Sridhar mentors several executives, writes poetry and essays, and enjoys astrophotography with his telescope.
Susan Kunz – Board Director
Maile Buck – Maile Buck was born and raised in Volcano, lived in Honoka‘a for 17 years, and has made North Kohala home for the past four. Her three children were born in Honoka‘a and have been lifelong patients of Hāmākua‑Kohala Health, further deepening her connection to the community and its care systems.
She is a Native Hawaiian healer and the owner of Mai Chef, a private chef business that highlights local, ʻāina-based food and wellness.
She has been active in community work throughout her life, with a focus on food systems, healing practices, and cultural revitalization. Maile helped establish the Hāmākua Harvest Farmers Market and continues to support agricultural sustainability across the island.
In 2019, she lived on Mauna Kea for six months as a Mauna Medic, offering care grounded in lā‘au lapa‘au and community support during a critical time. She now serves as Co-Executive Director of Nā Kiaʻi Paʻa, a nonprofit working on reforestation and cultural restoration in Hawai‘i.
Her work is guided by a deep connection to land, culture, and health—and a lifelong commitment to community and ‘ohana.
Mark Mozeson – Originally from the New York area, Mark is enjoying his transition to being a member of the Kohala community on the Big Island. Mark spent his career as a management consultant to the Healthcare and Life Sciences industry and had leadership positions in four major firms over 37 years. He was most recently a Senior Vice President at IQVIA. He has devoted his career to the healthcare industry and he is passionate about improving Healthcare in his home state of Hawaii. Mark serves on the Business Affairs and Real Estate & Construction subcommittees. He lives in North Kohala with his wife Mariko and enjoys writing, paddling, astronomy, tennis and golf in his spare time.
Chris Clark – Originally from Benton Harbor, Michigan, and earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology at Michigan State University later earning his DDS (Doctor of Dental Surgery) at the University of Michigan. Chris continued in his pursuit in dentistry by getting his MPH in Dental Public Health. Chris served as a dentist in the United States Air Force for three years while in the Philippines. Chris began his academic career at McGill University in Montreal as an assistant professor. Chris continued his teaching journey at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, continuing in academia until retiring in 2008. Chris has published approximately 65 peer-reviewed papers during his 29-year career and received teaching awards.
While at UBC, Chris also operated a mobile geriatric dental practice for 25 years and offered pro bono services at the Vancouver Native Health Society for 11 years. After retiring, Chris resided in Florida and Hawaii before permanently settling on the Big Island with his wife. They will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary this Fall. Chris looks forward to giving back to the communities of Hawaii island.