Responsive Caregivers of Hawaii

Responsive Caregivers of Hawaii is committed to empowering self-directed choices and expanded opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities and others with special needs.

We understand the joy and challenges of having a loved one with disabilities and that’s why we exist, to serve your loved ones, you and your family. Our generous-spirited, dedicated and talented staff deliver high quality, person-centered services for each.

Our aim is to expand opportunities for people to fully participate in community life, to discover their talents, cultivate their interests, nurture their skills and interests, actualize their joy and the fullness of their lives. We strive to facilitate opportunities for families, caregivers and natural supports – as a community – to learn, share and experience together to fully support each person’s needs.

Company History

5

1975

Founded by Dr. George Y. Omura under the name of Research Center of Hawaii, a non-profit organization providing day-activity programs and residential facilities for adults with development disabilities.

5

1977

Opened its first group home to facilitate transitions of individuals with developmental disabilities from an institutional setting in to the community. Later RCH opened two licensed domiciliary homes housing 8 residents.

5

1985

Established the first intermediate care facilities for individuals.
RCH started its Home and Community Based Service (HCBS) in 1990 under the Medicaid Waiver to support social integration of individuals with developmental disabilities.

5

2002

Research Centers of Hawaii changed its name to Responsive Caregivers of Hawaii (RCH).

Our Mission & Vision

Our mission is to increase independence, productivity, and integration of persons with developmental disabilities and other special needs in Hawaii. Responsive Caregivers of Hawaii will be recognized for its responsive and compassionate programs and services to ensure that all Hawaii’s citizens with developmental disabilities and other special needs will be integrated into the community and have meaningful relationships with families and friends.

Board of Directors

Peg Jackson DPA, CPCU (Chair)

Peg Jackson and Associates

Heather McVay (Vice Chair)

Deputy Executive Director, Hawai’i Civil Rights Commission

Dr. Efland Amerson

Clinical Neuropsychologist
Neurocognitive Testing Lab Inc.

Rose Crozier

Retired
Secretary / Treasurer

Mary Benson

Executive Director
Honolulu Zoological Society

Rev Dr. Malcolm Keleawe Hee

Vicar
Good Samaritan Episcopal Church

Lee LaBrash

Administrator
Rotary Club of Honolulu

Jessica Lani Rich

President & CEO
VASH – Visitor Aloha Society of Hawaii

Tabitha Ross

Program Participant
Responsive Caregivers of Hawaii

Staff

Michael P. Marsh, MA CFRE

President & CEO

Dane Z. Y. Ganes, MA SHRM-CP

Chief Operating Officer

Luain Cruz

Administrative Officer

Fay De Jesus

Operations Director

Cherry Joy Sercena, BSN, RN, CD

Registered Nurse Supervisor

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