Summary
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Certification
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Patricia Kalo Cornett

Patricia Kalo Cornett

Hauula,HI

Summary

Experienced public health and human services professional with a strong background in health education, housing stability, disability integration, and culturally responsive care. Skilled in engaging members face-to-face or by phone to assess needs, educate on health concerns, and collaboratively develop care plans that reflect bio-psychosocial, behavioral, and functional needs. Adept at conducting comprehensive assessments, identifying risk factors, and coordinating with interdisciplinary care teams—including nursing staff and hospital case managers—to reduce emergency room utilization and hospital readmissions. Demonstrated ability to interpret service records, navigate benefits, and connect clients to appropriate programs, community resources, and preferred providers. Committed to trauma-informed, person-centered support that empowers individuals and advocates for underserved communities across health and social service systems.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Housing Retention Specialist

Corazon Hawaii
04.2025 - Current
  • Conduct regular home visits with families transitioning from homelessness to permanent housing, ensuring lease compliance, safety, and support.
  • Use Critical Time Intervention (CTI) to guide families through goals in employment, treatment access, and budgeting.
  • Develop individualized care and housing plans based on client assessments and biopsychosocial needs.
  • Provide informal counseling and advocacy; connect clients to services like Med-QUEST, mental health care, and job resources.
  • Identify urgent needs and crisis situations, escalating appropriately while ensuring client dignity.
  • Maintain accurate progress notes and required documentation for case review and compliance.
  • Collaborate with health providers, landlords, legal aid, and local nonprofits to sustain housing stability.
  • Represent Corazon Hawaii at trainings, case conferences, and interagency meetings.

Health Care Educator/Worker

University of Hawaii Cancer Center
01.2021 - 09.2023
  • Assessed student progress and provided feedback on a regular basis
  • Collaborated with other educators to develop curriculum standards and objectives
  • Utilized technology effectively in the classroom for instruction purposes
  • Currently involved in bringing patients (ie) women to their Mammograms
  • Coordinated Outreach for the UHCC thru the Pacific Islander and native Hawaiian Communities (church's, pop up health fairs, community gatherings, Susan Komen and other Health Fairs) throughout the Islands of Oahu, Maui, and Big Island
  • Outreach at the UHManoa Health Clubs and Club Fairs
  • Public Speaking and Presentations on behalf of the UHCC on the issues of disconcert and how we can bridge the gaps thru our Public Health Partners and the Underserved Communities, 1 church outreach at a time
  • Part of Community Boards Papa Ola Lokahi, Lahui Foundation, Hawaii Foundation, Hauula Community, Ke'Ola' Mamo, and also the different churches in the Koolauloa Area
  • Community Collaborations and also a Community Outreach Coordinator for the Tongan Community of Hawaii
  • Other Outreach activities involved going to the State Capitol for Testimony, Speaking to State Legislators/Reps, and attending Community Town Hall Meetings to keep a presentation of the Pacific Islander Voice and Community Involvement
  • Established positive relationships with parents, colleagues, and administrators.

Disability Integration Specialist (DR4724HI)

Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA
01.2024 - 03.2025


· Provided some regulations on how Disability Integration is utilized during a disaster, and also maintaining the 504 ADA, Access Boards,
· Provided some policies and procedures to Hawaiian Emergency Management pre-events that needed some clarification of American Disabilities Act when is needed to for Accessible Functional Needs for individuals that attend these events.
· Provided s check list of Access and Functional Needs for Pre-Housing Inspections and also for Licensing Inn ( individuals).
· Assisting the Chief of Staff with directives during brief out meetings and also when the Cadre is given a chance to report out events and also other mission support programs also.
· Managed daily reporting of events, activities, supporting of mission and also assisting of the needed support of the disability integration cadres.
· Bridging cultural differences and gaps when needed within the FEMA Community and Local Community
· Building a bridge with Hawaiian Emergency Management Agency, Maui County, Maui Emergency Management Agency, American Red Cross, Small Business Loans, Army Corp, and also the other inter agencies, because of my understanding of the community.
· Provided assistance with the different Native Hawaiian’s, Tongan, Marshallese, American Samoan, The Compacts of Free Association ( COFA) are international agreements establishing and governing the relationships of free association between the United States and the three Pacific Island sovereign states of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), and the Republic of Palau., Portuguese, Argentina, Mexican, other Pacifica Islander Community within Maui and the surrounding Hawaiian Islands.










Restaurant Supervisor

Polynesian Culture Center
9.1.2018 - 9.9.2019
  • Managed day-to-day operations of the restaurant, including overseeing staff activities, ordering supplies, monitoring stock levels, maintaining records, and reconciling cash receipts
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally
  • Trained new employees in all aspects of restaurant operations, including cash handling procedures, food safety regulations, and customer service protocols
  • Handled guest comments and complaints to drive guest satisfaction
  • Maintained cleanliness throughout the restaurant according to industry standards
  • Examined food preparation and beverage presentation to meet restaurant standards
  • Identified areas of improvement and implemented solutions to enhance efficiency
  • Enforced health and safety regulations and maintained a sanitary working environment
  • Assisted managers with staffing levels to meet established budgetary goals and business volume
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations at all times
  • Created and implemented staff schedules to ensure efficient operations


Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.): Public Health -

Kaka'akoUniversity of Hawaii Manoa
Honolulu
05.2026

Associate of Science Degree in Administration of Justice (Corrections/Law Enforcement): Criminal Justice -

Contra Costa College
US
01.2005

Associate of Arts: Law Enforcement Administration -

Contra Costa College
US
01.2005

Martinez Adult School
US
01.2001

Skills

  • Customer feedback analysis
  • Upselling and cross selling
  • Documentation skills
  • Persuasion techniques
  • Cross-functional communication
  • Data review
  • Customer relations
  • Customer retention strategies
  • Performance evaluation
  • Documentation
  • Microsoft office
  • Relationship building
  • Decision-making
  • Personnel conflict management
  • Remote conferencing and communication

  • Customer relationship management
  • Retention program development
  • Training development
  • Personnel recruitment
  • Information protection
  • Networking events
  • Complaint handling
  • Eligibility determinations
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Willingness to learn
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management

Certification

SAMSHA ( SOAR Social Security Disability Adult/Child) 2025 SAMSHA online Training 2025

V-SPDAT (Motivational Interviewing & Assertive Engagement in Homelessness and Housing Programs on Demand) 2025 ORGcode

V-SDAT (Motivational Interviewing and Trauma Informed Care Training) 2025 ORGcode

Pro Service Bloodborne Pathogens May 2025

Pro Service The Power of Communication May 2025

Pro Service Preventing Workplace Violence May 2025

Pro Service HIPPA Compliance May 2025

Pro Service Back Safety and Safe Lifting May 2025

Pro Service Accident Prevention May 2025

Pro Service Workplace Harassment 2025

North American Sexual Harassment Prevention June 2025

Fair Housing Certification October 2025

Critical Time Intervention CTI August 2025

Non Violent CPI Training July 2025



Timeline

Housing Retention Specialist

Corazon Hawaii
04.2025 - Current

Disability Integration Specialist (DR4724HI)

Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA
01.2024 - 03.2025

Health Care Educator/Worker

University of Hawaii Cancer Center
01.2021 - 09.2023

Associate of Science Degree in Administration of Justice (Corrections/Law Enforcement): Criminal Justice -

Contra Costa College

Associate of Arts: Law Enforcement Administration -

Contra Costa College

Martinez Adult School

Restaurant Supervisor

Polynesian Culture Center
9.1.2018 - 9.9.2019

Bachelor of Science (B.S.): Public Health -

Kaka'akoUniversity of Hawaii Manoa
Patricia Kalo Cornett