Dr. Alameda is a graduate of St. Joseph High School and earned his doctorate in psychological, educational, and cultural studies from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He has over 15 years of executive experience in state and county government and has consulted with FQHCs and hospitals statewide to improve their cultural competency and patient experience. Dr. Alameda is currently the Vice President of Hawaii Island Community Health Center serving over 40,000 patients. Dr. Alameda is also a licensed psychologist, a popular lecturer at Hawaii community college, coaches’ basketball at Waiakea High School, and has his own youth athletic program. He and his wife Star are the proud parents of seven children.