Chauncey Hatico is a Native Hawaiian, Community Health Worker (CHW), rooted in his community. He joined Hawai‘i Public Health Institute (HIPHI) in November 2023 as the Hawai‘i Community Health Worker Association (HICHWA) Coordinator to support CHWs across Hawai'i. Before joining HIPHI, Chauncey worked as a CHW at HMSA Care Coordination, a CHW Supervisor at Hui Mālama Ola Nā' Ōiwi, and a Certified Medical Assistant at Queen's North Hawai'i Community Hospital. He has a CHW Certificate of Competence from Maui Community College and is a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant through the National Healthcareer Association. Chauncey has recently been selected by the National Association of Community Health Workers as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. Chauncey is also a Musician, Kalo Farmer, Owner of Ku’u Ohana Farm, and Vice President of the Waipi‘o Valley Taro Farmers Association. In his spare time, he enjoys time with his wife and three sons, playing Hawaiian music, dancing hula, and sharing his culture. Chauncey believes that CHWs are vital in bringing health equity to Hawai'i.
