The Pacific Century Fellows Program has announced the selection of 35 young leaders for its 17th class.
The participants, selected by judges, represent a cross-section of individuals in government, small and large businesses, the arts, nonprofits, and corporate organizations who have the potential to significantly contribute to Hawaii’s future.
The program will begin with a two-day retreat beginning Friday.
Modeled after the White House Fellows program, the Pacific Century Fellows was founded by former Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hannemann to encourage “civic participation by bringing together a diverse group of individuals who, through the course of the program, build lasting networks and learn about the issues and challenges facing our community,” a news release said.
“With our 17th class of Fellows, we continue to build on the cadre of nearly 475 bright and energetic alumni who will make contributions to the betterment of Hawaii and the Pacific region in the years to come,” Hannemann said in the release.
Participating in this year’s program are:
>> Nicole Altman, 38, Kamehameha Schools.
>> Brad Anderson, 38, Brookfield Properties.
>> Emi Au, 36, American Savings Bank.
>> Jennifer Awakuni, 32, Hawaii Medical Service Association.
>> Tracy Camuso, 39, G70.
>> Ben Dookchitra, 40, Eagle Point Hotel Partners.
>> Andy Downes, 40, Bank of Hawaii.
>> Lt. Col. Bryon Edwards, 41, U.S. Marine Corps.
>> Michael Foumai, 31, University of Hawaii at Manoa.
>> Butch Alika Galdeira, 37, Aloha Petroleum.
>> Jolyn Garidan-Prieto, 33, Hawaii Fire Fighters Association, Local 1463.
>> Chris Goodin, 37, Cades Schutte LLP.
>> Kelii Gouveia, 41, Duke’s Waikiki.
>> Jared Higashi, 32, Hawaii Lodging & Tourism Association.
>> Jamila Jarmon, 36, Elemental Excelerator.
>> Landon Kaneshiro, 29, Oahu Waste Services, Inc.
>> Dawn Kurisu, 37, Parents and Children Together.
>> Alexandra Langley, 37, US Indo-Pacific Command.
>> Jenny Lemaota, 38, Oahu Transit Services Inc.
>> Christine Loui, 38, Sutter Health Kahi Mohala.
>> Del Mochizuki, 32, UHA Health Insurance.
>> Drew Monahan, 35, First Hawaiian Bank.
>> Jason Morgan, 36, Kahala Sportswear/Tori Richard.
>> Lisa Nillos, 43, Central Pacific Bank.
>> Valerie Okimoto, 43, state House of Representatives.
>> Gaison Ontai, 32, The Queen’s Health Systems.
>> Janice Pak, 38, KUPU.
>> Cayenne Pe‘a , 36, Alaka‘i Development.
>> Emalia Pietsch, 34, Colliers International.
>> Raymond Sebastian, 39, Hawaii Medical Service Association.
>> Michael Shibata, 36, Lili‘uokalani Trust.
>> Wilson Unga, 35, city Department of the Prosecuting Attorney.
>> Agatha Viernes, 39, Bank of Hawaii.
>> Dane Wicker, 36, state Senate.
>> Michael Young, 36, Albert C. Kobayashi Inc.
