Navian Hawaii

David Nguyen is the Chief Operating Officer of Navian Hawaiʻi, a nonprofit healthcare organization providing hospice and palliative care services across Oʻahu. He oversees enterprise operations including clinical operations, IT and cybersecurity, facilities and capital projects, supply chain, and organizational strategy.
 
David has spent over a decade working in information technology and operations, with experience spanning healthcare systems, infrastructure, data, and process optimization. Over the past six years at Navian Hawaiʻi, he has helped lead organizational growth, operational transformation, and long-term strategic planning in support of patient-centered care.
 
Born and raised in Kalihi, David brings a deep understanding of Hawaiʻi’s local communities and the importance of accessible, culturally grounded healthcare. He earned both his undergraduate degree and MBA from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and remains committed to strengthening Hawaiʻi’s healthcare ecosystem through thoughtful leadership and community partnership.