The University of Hawai’i Board of Regents approved the appointment of Carolyn Ma ’82 to be the second dean of the University of Hawai’i.

“Dr. Ma’s impeccable credentials give us a strong foothold as we take the College of Pharmacy to the next level,” said University of Hawai’i Hilo Chancellor Donald Straney.

Born and raised on O’ahu, Ma has an extensive background in clinical pharmacy practice, pharmacy and hospital administration. She is a registered pharmacist with licenses in Hawai’i, Nevada and California and remains boarded in oncology pharmacy. She joined DKICP in 2007 as the clinical education coordinator and designed, constructed and implemented 4,200-square feet of space in what is formerly known as the Gold Bond building in Kaka’ako on O’ahu. Additionally, in preparation for the advanced rotations, or internships for student pharmacists, she helped place numerous faculty in residence at O’ahu, Maui and Kaua’i hospitals and clinics.