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President
Rosalie D'Sanson, BSN, RN
Rosalie D’Sanson, BSN, RN, has
been a nurse for 35 years with a
background in hospital and longterm care. Moving from New York to Hawaii with her family in 2008 is one of the best decision she had ever made. Living in paradise and the strong “Ohana” culture is what attracted her. “Hawaii is the BEST place to raise a family”. She joined the Arcadia Family of Companies at 15Craigside in 2011. Started as a staff nurse, promoted to a QA position, ADON then DON. Fun Fact: The only organization she joined outside work is HADONA!
Vice President
Cecille Tapacio, BSN, RN, PHN
With over 22 years in healthcare, Cecille began her career as a C.N.A. and progressed through roles as an LVN, RN, earning her BSN and Public Health Nurse. She brings extensive experience in Geriatrics—her true passion and calling—along with expertise in Staff Development, Infection
Control, Wound Care, Hemodialysis, and Med-Surg Rehab, much of which she gained in Southern California.
In 2018, she moved to Hawaii seeking new opportunities in hospital care but was drawn back to her roots in elder care. She now serves as Director of Nursing at Leahi Hospital, where she leads with compassion, clinical excellence, and a strong commitment to improving outcomes for Hawaii’s kupuna.
Treasurer
Laura Olegario, BSN, RN
Laura has worked in healthcare for over 20 years, specializing in Geriatrics, Hemodialysis, Sub-Acute Care, Hospice and wound care. Laura has spent most of her career implementing and monitoring healthcare policies making sure that facilities follow Central Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Federal Regulatory Groups f-tag guidelines. Laura is a member of the Hawaii Associate for Wound, Ostomy and Continence care and is the recipient of the prestigious Dr. Adele Mitchell Nursing Honor Society award. Laura is currently the Director of Nursing at Kuakini Geriatric Care.
Secretary
Germaine Lefau, BSN, RN
Germaine Lefau, BSN, RN, has devoted her career to long-term care and has served as Director of Nursing at Aloha Nursing Rehab Centre since 2020. Having advanced through roles as a floor nurse, charge nurse, unit manager, MDS coordinator, and Assistant Director of Nursing, she brings a firsthand understanding of each level of nursing leadership and resident care. Guided by the belief that caring for Hawaiʻi's kūpuna is both a privilege and a responsibility, Germaine is committed to fostering a culture of service rooted in compassion, respect, and accountability. She believes that leading with aloha and empowering caregivers are essential to advancing long-term care and honoring Hawaiʻi's kūpuna.