PHC Advisory Council
Bonnie Pang
Director
Health & Benefits
Relevant Experience/Specialization
Bonnie joined WTW – Health & Benefits in 2024 in Honolulu, HI. In her role she is responsible for the overall management of the client relationship including delivery of healthcare strategy development, procurement of benefit programs and services, and ongoing vendor management activities.
Bonnie has more than 30 years of experience in insurance and health care consulting. Prior to joining WTW, she worked for a national insurance broker as Director/Senior Vice President in Health and Benefits. Bonnie’s experience includes working with middle market clients, both fully insured and self-insured. She has worked with a broad range of industries, including hospitality, retail, restaurant, non-profit organizations, K-12 schools, manufacturing, and collective bargaining, to design and implement comprehensive benefit strategies to attract and retain employees.
Education and Credentials
Bonnie holds a M.B.A. from the University of Phoenix and a B.A. International Relations from the University of Redlands.
Bonnie is actively involved with the Society of Human Resource Managers – Hawaii and Hawaii Compensation Group.
Dr. John T. McDonnell
Dr. McDonnell has been a member of the Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Advisory Council since 1990. He is a Board Certified Allergist/Immunologist in private practice in Kaneohe. Dr. McDonnell received his M.D. degree from the New Jersey College of Medicine and Dentistry in Newark, New Jersey, where he also trained, and became board Certified as a Pediatrician. After two years of U.S. Army service as a Pediatrician at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, he completed an Allergy-Immunology Fellowship at Fitz Simmons Medical Center, affiliated with National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Medicine in Denver, Colorado. He thereafter became Board Certified as an Allergist-Immunologist. Dr. McDonnell served a three-year tour of duty as Chief of Allergy and Immunology at the Tripler Army Medical Center before retiring from active duty in 1981. Dr. McDonnell continued to serve in the Army Reserve until 1999.
Dr. McDonnell is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii. He has served as President for the Hawaii Allergy Society, Honolulu County Medical Association, and the Hawaii Medical Association and currently serves on the Tobacco Prevention and Control Trust Fund Advisory Board which overseas monies from the National Master Settlement of 1987 with the Tobacco Industry. In addition, Dr. McDonnell serves on the Hawaii State Board of Medical Examiners and Hawaii Vocal Art Ensemble, and previously served on the American Lung Association Board of Directors. Dr. McDonnell annually volunteers at the Hawaii Asthma Camp.
Mr. Mike Hogan
Mike Hogan has been in the investment, employee benefits and financial service industry for almost thirty-five years. From 1987-89 he served as lead employee benefits and financial services representative for Aetna Life and Casualty during the launch of Aetna’s 401(k) platform, “401EZ”, and its Preferred Provider Health Insurance Program, “Aetna Partners”. He worked in both the Los Angeles and Honolulu offices before starting his consulting practice in January of 1989 offering investment advisory, employee benefits and financial services to individual consumers, corporations, associations, and unions.
Mike founded The Hogan Financial Group, LLC in 2017 offering Investment Advisory and Financial Service Solutions to the local market with an emphasis on Fiduciary Oversight and Participant Education. He also founded TM Hogan, Inc. in 1992 which was acquired by Bank of Hawaii in 2006 and a separate Investment Management Firm that was acquired by Boston Partners/Robeco in 2002. In 2020 Mike joined Waddell & Reed, Inc. as an investment advisor offering ERISA and Wealth Management Services in Hawaii.
He is a graduate of California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), San Luis Obispo with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration and pursued a Master’s Degree in Business at Chaminade University. Mike is currently a member of the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, Past Chairman of the Saint Louis School Board of Trustees, Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Board and Golf Tournament Chair, Adult Friend’s for Youth Board Member, Kamaaina Kids Board Member, D. Otani Produce Board Member; Hoola Na Pua Board Member, Na Pua Moamahi Treasurer/Board Member, Kapiolani Hospital Golf Committee Member, Hawaii Prepaid Healthcare Advisory Council; and has previously served on the St. Anthony’s School Board of Trustees, Special Olympics Fund Raising Committee, American Heart Association Golf Tournament Committee, Women in Need Golf Committee, National Association of Health Underwriters, Hawaii Association of Health Underwriters, Past President of the Investment Society of Hawaii, and member of Metropolitan Rotary of Honolulu. He has held professional licenses for insurance (Life and Health) and securities (NASD – Series 7, 63, 65).
Mr. Derek Kanehira
Derek is Senior Vice President, Human Resources for Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. Responsibilities include strategic HR leadership; overseeing the delivery of people solutions including programs, services and policies; internal communications; and office services. He also supports the company through organizational development, corporate culture, executive compensation, employee benefits, and employee experience initiatives. Prior to A&B, Derek served as Vice President & Director of HR Services at Hawaii Employers Council.
In addition to being a member of the Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Advisory Council, Derek currently serves on the State of Hawaii’s WDC Employer Engagement Committee, Hawaii Employers Council, Hawaii Compensation Group, Diabetes Care for Life, Make-A-Wish Hawaii’s wish granting committee, Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii, and McKinley High School’s Finance and Hospitality/Tourism Academy.
Mr. Wayne Graves
Mr. Graves is currently a Director of Human Resources with Hawai‘i Pacific Health and brings to the council 30 + years of human resources and benefits administration experience. His current responsibilities include oversight of Employee Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, and Human Resources Information systems. Mr. Graves holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from LeMoyne College, as well as a Master of Business Administration degree from the State University of New York at Albany. Prior to joining the council, Mr. Graves actively volunteered with various community groups, including service as a board member with MediCredit Federal Credit Union and participation with the Nu’uanu YMCA Alliance Board. Mr. Graves joined the Hawai‘i Prepaid Health Care Advisory Council in July, 2023.
Ms. Lauren Yee
Lauren is a graduate of Tufts University where she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. She is also a licensed attorney in Hawaii and received her Juris Doctorate from Boston College Law School.
Lauren began her work career at First Hawaiian Bank where she was privileged to train in various departments including teller, loan serving, and branch management. She then found her true passion in the HMO health care insurance industry where she spent the next 28 years.
Lauren joined Kaiser Permanente Hawaii’s Contracts and Benefits department in 1995. Over the next 12 years, she was responsible for all matters related to the health insurance contracts such as filing/approvals from Federal/State regulators, contract writing/interpretation/production, and ensuring ongoing compliance with the numerous Federal and State health insurance laws. Her responsibilities also included analysis and coverage determinations for Kaiser’s new and existing medical benefits.
Seeking to expand her knowledge, she moved and spent the next 10 years working in the Product Development department, accountable for end to end development of Kaiser’s new insurance and medical products including ideation, feasibility analysis, implementation, and post launch assessments. She was also accountable for the ongoing viability of Kaiser’s existing products.
In order to fill a company need, Lauren moved back into the Contracts department for 4 years before spending her the last few years as a contracts business consultant in Kaiser’s National Office where she was a lead consultant for various large, high visibility and custom handling employer groups.
Lauren retired in 2023 in order to pursue her desire to give back to the local community through her volunteer work. She was honored to be appointed as a member of the Prepaid Health Care Advisory Council beginning in 2024.
Dr. Leocadia Conlon
Dr. Leocadia Conlon is a dedicated healthcare professional and academic leader with over 25 years of combined experience in research, clinical and public health practice, and academia. As the current Founding Program Director and Associate Professor of the Master of Medical Science-Physician Assistant Program at Hawaii Pacific University since April 2022, she brings a wealth of knowledge from her diverse background in clinical practice, public health, clinical and translational research and education.
Throughout her career, Dr. Conlon has served in various leadership roles including Clinical Director of Hawaii CARES, Director of Clinical Services at Sinclair Health Clinic (a free medical clinic), Director of Quality Improvement Initiatives for the American Academy of PAs, and various academic leadership roles at Shenandoah University Graduate School of Health Professions, The George Washington University School of Medicine, and now Hawaii Pacific University Graduate College of Health Sciences. Her clinical background spans multiple specialties including hepatology/liver transplant medicine, reproductive health, maternal child health, and behavioral health.
Dr. Conlon maintains an active presence in professional organizations, currently serving as Director at Large and Legislative Chair for the Hawaii Academy of Physician Assistants. Her commitment to public health is evident through her recent work with community partners to raise awareness and develop education modules on addressing perinatal substance use disorder, previous board position with the Hawaii Public Health Association, and a founding member of the Hawaii Collaborative Health Initiative.
Education and Credentials
Dr. Conlon holds a PhD in Translational Health Sciences from The George Washington University, a Master of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University, and a Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from D’Youville College.
Dr. Conlon joined the Hawaii Prepaid Health Care Advisory Council in May 2025.
