Maui native expands the reach of the Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence
The Hawaii State Coalition Against Domestic Violence, a statewide partnership of programs and shelters, took shape nearly four decades ago. Read more
Name in the News
“Name in the News” features Q&A profiles of Hawaii individuals whose names have appeared in recent news stories or top headlines.
Damien Kim: HART’s chairman remains bullish on completing rail project
Damien Kim, wearing the hat of business manager of the electrician’s union, has seen a lot of construction projects in his time, all embedded with risk and worry. Read more
Conservation leader wants indigenous cultures to take a prominent role in sustainability
Born and raised in Nuuanu, Sam ‘Ohu Gon III still lives on a verdant edge of the valley in which Honolulu’s downtown is nestled. Read more
The state’s top consumer protection officer wants Hawaii residents to beware of scams
Stephen Levins, executive director of the state Office of Consumer Protection (OCP), has recently graduated into the class of people especially protected by Hawaii’s laws against unfair or deceptive trade practices. Read more
Head of city’s climate change office wants to build a resilient Honolulu
In the run-up to November’s general election, the city’s Charter Commission told voters that passage of a proposed amendment to Honolulu’s “Constitution” would establish a central point for contending with sustainability-related stewardship of our natural resources for present and future generations. Read more
Affordable-housing advocate lobbies government to do more for low-income residents
Catherine Graham, one of the leading lights of the Housing Now! Coalition throughout the just-finished legislative session, would describe herself as a passionate advocate for affordable housing — but not any kind of expert. Read more
New GOP Hawaii head Ostrov sees strength in core beliefs, diversity
When Shirlene DelaCruz Ostrov, the newly elected chairwoman of the Hawaii Republican Party, started college, she had no interest in politics. Read more
Longtime hotel honcho keeps active in the military
David Carey, the just-retired CEO of Outrigger Hotels and Resorts, now has more time for meetings as chairman of the Military Affairs Council at the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii. Read more
Name in the News: Mike Packard leads Complete Streets
Five years ago, when the City Council adopted a Complete Streets ordinance, it joined an emerging nationwide movement. But the idea of underscoring safe multimodal travel in community design is not new to Oahu. Read more
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Family Assessment Center director welcomes the homeless — and moves them along
Adrian Contreras, keeps an eye on the 90-day turnaround window for families, who should move into permanent housing by then. On average, the Family Assessment Center reports it has met that target in its first six months of operation. Read more
Head of robotics program helps tech-savvy students succeed
Lenny Klompus, who has helped shape the thriving robotics movement in Hawaii, serves as president and board chairman at Hawaii Friends of Robotics. Read more
Head of Honolulu Police Commission leads search for next police chief
At 65, with two grown children, Max Sword’s attention can turn to his current goal to appoint “the best person we can find” to the top HPD job. All things being equal, a local resident has an advantage, Sword said, but all things aren’t always equal. Read more
Sheri Rolf leads Food Drive Day
Since the Hawaii Foodbank’s early days, Sheri Rolf has immersed herself in its annual Food Drive Day. Read more
Name in News: Culinary Institute’s Conrad Nonaka
Conrad Nonaka, director of the Culinary Institute of the Pacific, knows his way around a kitchen, even the sparkling, video-enabled workstations at the institute’s new Diamond Head campus. Read more
Getting Honolulu’s rail project back on track
Under a one-year contract, which started in December, Krishniah Murthy is tasked with leading the semi-autonomous agency responsible for completing Oahu’s cash-strapped multibillion-dollar elevated transit system. Read more
HCDA executive director balances needs of developers
Jesse Souki is executive director of the Hawaii Community Development Authority, a state agency that has oversight of land uses in Kakaako, Kalaeloa and Heeia — the latter being a site where preservation more than development is the concern. Read more
Hazama has a passion for building better communities
Dean Hazama is now in his fifth year on the city’s Planning Commission, currently serving as chairman of the nine-member panel. Read more
New head of CCH tackles homelessness, immigration issues
Terrence “Terry” Walsh moved back to Oahu last fall to take over as chief executive officer and president of Catholic Charities of Hawaii, after holding a similiar post at the social service agency’s West Michigan operation, as well as overseeing its immigration services in that state and New Jersey. Read more
Head of Hawaii’s charter school commission wants innovation in education
Sione Thompson was a football coach at Saint Louis School when he was asked to give substitute teaching a try. He went on to various positions, including social sciences teacher and dean of students, before being named principal of the all-boys Catholic school in 2015. Read more
Legal director of ACLU-Hawaii steps up as immigration becomes a hot issue
Mateo Caballero, legal director at the American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii, is watching the national debate over immigration and refugees with more than academic interest. Read more
Nurse educates the public on health benefits of cannabis
Wendy Gibson, cannabis nurse, first became interested in the medical marijuana field by taking the opponent’s side. Read more
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