Patrick joined HIPHI in April 2021 to lead the Hawaiʻi Oral Health Coalition toward growth and stability by increasing community engagement, educating the public and health community, promoting oral health as part of overall health, and working to improve oral health through policy, practice, and advocacy. He developed his passion for oral health through his work as a Health Specialist in Early Head Start/Head Start. Patrick holds a BS in Public Health with a focus on Health Promotion and Health Behavior and an MPH in Public Health Practice from Oregon State University. In his free time, Patrick enjoys hiking, playing frisbee, and exploring the Big Island with family and friends.
