Full Time Faculty

Ms. Antonina "Tonya" Bauman (Marketing) has fifteen years of teaching experience working with adult educational programs, philosophy and practices as an instructor with the University of Alaska Fairbanks, Tanana Valley Community College, the University of La Verne, and Hawaii Pacific University. She has taught both undergraduate and graduate courses in the traditional classroom environment and online. Her research interest is in how culture affects international marketing activities. As an online curriculum liaison for MCP, Tonya assists with the online delivery of MCP courses. abauman@hpu.edu

Mr. Brenden L. Bliss (History) has a BA in History from Andrews University (Newbold College) and earned an MA in War Studies with Distinction from King’s College, London.  His main research interest is Naval History and he has made recent presentations at the Society for Military History national conference (2010) and the USS Missouri Memorial Association’s 65^th Anniversary Commemoration, History Conference.   He has taught History and DMS courses on base and online at HPU since 2005 and prior to becoming full-time faculty served in several administrative positions since including Associate Coordinator of HPU- Pearl Harbor and Scheduling and Administration Coordinator of MCP. bbliss@hpu.edu

Ms. Jocelyn Cardenas (Humanities) has been teaching at HPU since 1998.  She teaches web enhanced versions of HUM 1000, 3000, and 4500 and literature courses including film theory and criticism. She received her B.A. from the University of San Francisco (1980) and an M.A . in Humanities from California State University, Dominguez Hills (1987). She also holds a Master in Library and Information Studies (1996) and an M.A. in English (2002) from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She is currently working on her doctorate in English at UH Manoa. Her research interests include Dante, comparative literature, and film. In 1975, after nearly twenty years of study, she received her professional stage name in Japanese classical dance. She has a passion for wandering and is compelled to travel; she wonders about her next adventure. jcardenas@hpu.edu

Ms. Sheryl Sunia (Justice Administration) retired from the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) after 29 years of service.  She spent 20 of those years in the criminal investigation division (12 years in child sex crimes) and became the first female detective in the history of the HPD.  She was also a member of HPD’s hostage crisis negotiation team for 20 years and negotiated high profile cases to include the Xerox incident and Sand Island incident with John Miranda.  Ms. Sunia holds a Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration degree from Chaminade University.  She has been an adjunct instructor at HPU and other colleges in Hawaii since 1994. ssunia@hpu.edu

Dr. Daniel Flood (Management) has been teaching courses in management and marketing at several universities and colleges since 1984. In addition to teaching, Dan has owned a management-consulting firm – the Small Business Advocate – for the past 20 years providing counseling for Hawaii’s small businesses in business plan development and marketing strategy. Prior to that, he was Manager of Terminals for Aloha Airlines for ten years and has retired from the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve as an O-6. He has an M.B.A. and a Ph.D. in Management with a focus in entrepreneurship and strategic planning. Today, he is intimately involved in HPU’s development of the Military Campus distance learning initiatives and its MBA program as well as the facilitator for Military Campus Programs' Strategic Planning Team. dflood@hpu.edu 

Dr. Kenneth Guyette (Accounting) received a M.S. in Accounting and Taxation, M.B.A. and C.P.A. from University of North Dakota.  He also holds a Ph.D. in information systems management from Walden University.  Ken is owner and Chief Executive Officer of Yankee Divers, tropical fish wholesaler in Hawaii.  He served as budget director of Pacific Air Forces, Comptroller, and Cost and Budget Officer in the Air Force.  Has taught accounting to military students for over 25 years. kguyette@hpu.edu

Dr. Howard He (Economics and Finance) is an Assistant Professor of Economics. He received his B.A. and M.A. in Economics from Fudan University in Shanghai, China. He received a Ph.D. degree in Economics from University of Hawaii in 1999. He has more than 15 years of academic experience in teaching and research. He has served as associate professor of business at Wayland Baptist University, associate graduate faculty at Central Michigan University, adjunct faculty at University of Southern California and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, assistant professor at Fudan University, editor of Journal of World Economy, and research fellow at Ford Foundation Economic Program. His research interests include macroeconomics, applied econometrics, economic forecast, corporate finance and efficiency of financial markets. hhe@hpu.edu

Mr. Roger Kadala (Physics and Mathematics)  received a B.E. in Electrical Engineering-Applied Physics from New York University, a M.S. in Mathematics, & is ABD (all but dissertation) for Ph.D. in Mathematics. From Universidada Catolica Andres Bello of Carracas, Venezuela, he received a LAW degree, & Sc. D. in Applied Mathematics. He is completing his dissertation for a Ph.D. degree in Physics and received a M.S. in Physics from the University of Hawaii. He was assistant professor of Mathematics & Physics at Universidad Catolica & Universidad Metropolitana. He was associate professor of Mathematics & Engineering, Universidad Central de Venezuela. While employed with Viasas Airlines he served as airline pilot, instructor, Air Force One Pilot, & area manager. rkadala@hpu.edu

Dr. Bing Sheng Li (Economics and Finance) is Assistant Professor of Economics. He received a B.S. in electric systems and power plants, from Hua Bei Institute of Electric Power, PRC.  He received a Ph.D. in economics and a Masters of economics from the University of Hawaii.  Currently, he also serves as a research statistician with the Division of Consumer Advocacy, Department of Commerce.  He was a Project Fellow with the East-West Center, Program on Resources: Energy and Minerals. bli@hpu.edu

Dr. Eddie Lo (Mathematics) is an Affiliate Faculty of Hawaii Pacific University Military Campus Programs. He received a Ph. D. in Mathematics from Rutgers University, and a B. S. in Computer Science and Mathematics, University of Hawaii. Eddie was a teaching assistant at Rutgers University and worked as a System Analyst and a Webmaster at NSGA Kunia. He is currently employed as a mathematician in the National Security Agency, Hawaii. elo@hpu.edu

Dr. Georgianna L. Martin (Mathematics) is Assistant Professor of Mathematics.   Dr. Martin is a trained scientist who believes in bringing the real world into the mathematics classroom. She received a PhD in Physics from the University of New Mexico in 1998. She has since pursued research in alternative energy at the University of Hawaii. Her research is focused on the characterization of materials used in enzymatic fuel cells. Specifically her research centers on the use of fluorescence to characterize the local environment available to the enzyme within the fuel cell. Dr. Martin has published extensively in peer reviewed journals and presents her work at international conferences. She has a passion for other cultures and believes strongly in the value of international travel for all ages.  gmartin@hpu.edu

Mr. Robert Popp (Political Science) has been a member of Hawaii Pacific University (HPU), both faculty and staff since 1990. His service to the University includes Chair, Academic Policies Committee (1999-Present), Member, Faculty Council (1999-Present), Program Chair, Military Campus Programs (2003-2005), Member, General Education (GenEd) Task Force (2004-Present), Member, Merit Pay Task Force (2004-Present).  Bob received his BS in Communication from Fordham University, a MA in International Relations from the University of Southern California and plans to enter the University of Hawaii at Manoa in the Political Science doctorate program. rpopp@hpu.edu

Dr. James E. Prewitt (Management) joined the faculty of Hawaii Pacific University in January 2011.  Some of his previous teaching positions were at the University of Houston, Point Park University, and Mountain State University.  He has an extensive teaching background in leadership, management, strategic planning, and organizational behavior.  Dr. Prewitt has published widely in international and domestic academic journals, edited volumes, and conference proceedings.  He has 19 refereed publications, 2 book chapters, and 10 academic conference presentations.  Dr. Prewitt has been awarded best paper and best presentation honors at two academic conferences.  He was also Professor of the Year for two different colleges and a 7 time finalist for the award.  Dr. Prewitt holds a Doctor of Business Administration in management, a Masters in Organizational Leadership, and Bachelors in Liberal Arts.  Dr. Prewitt also holds Certificates in Advanced Graduate Studies in International Business, Human Resource Management, and International Affairs. jprewitt@hpu.edu

Dr. Mary L. Smith (Computer Science) is Assistant Professor of Computer Science.  She earned a BS in Business from Old Dominion University, an MS in Information Systems at Hawaii Pacific University and a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Southern California. Her research interests are human computer interaction, database management systems, and software engineering. Dr. Smith has been a computer consultant, taught 12 years in the Masters of Information Systems at the downtown campus and was the Chair of the Computer Science Department at Concordia University Texas. mlsmith@hpu.edu

Dr. Thomas A. Stetz (Psychology) has a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from Central Michigan University.  His work experience includes three years as a Personnel Research Psychologist at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and over ten years at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency as the in-house Industrial Psychologist.  He has taught at the undergraduate and graduate levels in Stress, IO Psychology, Statistics, Psychometrics, and Tests and Measures.  He has also worked as a guest researcher at the Walter Reed Army Institutes for Research, Tripler Army Medical Center, and as a contractor at the U.S. Army Aeromedical Research Laboratory.  In addition, he has published research 12 peer-reviewed journal articles and presented over 30 papers and posters at national level conferences. tstezt@hpu.edu

Dr. Justin Vance (History) is Assistant Professor of History and Assistant Dean, Academics for Hawaii Pacific University’s Military Campus Programs.  He earned a BA History from Boise State University, an MA in Diplomacy and Military Studies from Hawaii Pacific University, and a Doctor of Education degree from the University of Southern California.  His research interests are teaching History via distance learning settings, the American Civil War, and WW II in the Pacific.  In the past, he taught History at Wayland Baptist University, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, conducted battlefield tours of Hawaii’s World War II military sites for Home of the Brave Tours, and has worked at bringing history to life at the Battleship Missouri Memorial and Bishop Museum. Dr. Vance is the 2010 winner of the Golden Apple Award for Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching at HPU. jvance@hpu.edu

Mr. Gary Waters (Management) is Assistant Professor of Management.  He earned a MSA degree in general administration from Central Michigan University, a B.S. in business administration from Hawaii Pacific University, and a AAS degree in business administration from Tidewater Community College.  He has taught as adjunct faculty for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Chaminade University.  State and national member of Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) and advisor to HPU Lokahi Chapter SHRM. gwaters@hpu.edu

Mr. Jeffrey Breitenfeldt (Writing) teaches WRI 1050, 1100, and 1200. He earned BA degrees in Literature and Philosophy from Pacific University, and a MA in Rhetoric and Writing from Oregon State University. Before coming to the Military Campus Programs, Jeff taught a wide range of courses in person and online at Leeward Community College and the HPU main campus. His research interests include information literacy instruction, new media composition, and the role of attention in digital rhetoric. jbreitenfeldt@hpu.edu

Mr. Robert Wilson (Writing) teaches WRI 1050, 1100, and 1200. He has been a language teacher for 25 years both here and abroad (Thailand and Taiwan). Most of those years have been among students whose first language is not English. In addition to teaching English courses, Rob has also taught computer literacy, business research writing, personal finance, and COM 1000. Four of his 15 years at HPU were in academic advising. In 2003, he moved from the main campus to Military Campus Programs in order to spend more day time with his infant son, Jonathan. rwilson@hpu.edu