Born and raised in Haleiwa, John “Keoni” Devereaux now makes his home on the Big Island where he joins the AILH Hilo team. Keoni brings with him an extensive background in human services related experiences as an Administrator with the Autism Society of America, Clinic Director of Aloha Medical Mission, Program Director of the Alzheimer’s Association, and Statewide Recruitment Coordinator of the University of Hawaii – John A. Burns School of Medicine, Area Health Education Center. He has also worked as an Administrator of Behavioral Health Services at Child and Family Services of Hawaii, Program Manager at Housing Solutions for Homeless Elderly, and Special Care Unit Director at Hillhaven-Pine Tower Healthcare Center.
Keoni received his BA in Psychology and MS degree in Health Services Administration from San Francisco State University. Legally blind due to diabetes, Keoni possesses the ability to relate with compassion and understanding to people with disabilities. He is a valuable and welcomed addition to the AILH team.
Keoni has traveled extensively all over the world. In his free time he also enjoys gourmet cooking, gardening, photography, computing, and surfing.