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The Emeritus Board shall consist of distinguished chief executive officers, governing board members, public officials, and other individuals appointed by the Board. The Emeritus Board will uphold the general mission of APAHE and provide advice and support to members of the Board. The Emeritus Board shall have such duties as the Board may prescribe. The Board may, by resolution, adopt rules for the government of the Emeritus Board.

Nominations to the Emeritus Board should be made to the President. A candidate receiving a majority vote by the Board of Members shall serve on the Emeritus Board.

The term of office of each Emeritus Board Member shall be four years. Emeritus Board Member’s term will be renewed upon receiving majority vote by the Board at a scheduled meeting.  An Emeritus Board Member may be retired by a majority vote by the APAHE Board or may self-retire.


Photograph of A. Gabriel Esteban wearing a dark suite and blue shirt

A. Gabriel Esteban, Ph.D.

Term effective 7/2017

Photograph of Wyman Fong in a dark suit

Wyman Fong

Term effective 7/2024

Photograph of Henry Gee in a light blue shirt

Henry Gee

Photograph of Patrick Hayashi in a dark suit with a gray tie and light blue shirt

Patrick Hayashi, Ph.D.

Term effective 7/2014

Photograph of Leroy Morishita wearing rectangle glasses in a dark suit with a blue shirt and printed tie

Leroy Morishita, Ed.D.

Term effective 7/2024

Photograph of Henry Gee in a light blue shirt

Patricia A. Neilson, Ed.D

Term effective 7/2024

Photograph of Judy K. Sakaki in a gray suit with a dark printed shirt and pearls

Judy K. Sakaki, Ph.D.

Term effective 7/2014

Photograph of Leroy Morishita wearing rectangle glasses in a dark suit with a blue shirt and printed tie

Dale Shimasaki, Ph.D.

Term effective 7/2014

Photograph of Mary Ann Takemoto in a black blazer with a printed dress and pearls

Mary Ann Takemoto, Ph.D.

Term effective 7/2024

Photograph of Nancy Wada-McKee in a dark suit jacket with a purple shirt

Nancy Wada-McKee, Ed.D.

Term effective 7/2024

Photograph of Audrey Yamagata-Noji wearing teal and a matching earring and necklace

Audrey Yamagata-Noji, Ph.D.

Term effective 7/2018