Young Professionals Program
Young Professionals Committees
The Steering Committee and committee members of the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii’s Young Professionals Program are volunteer leaders who are the heart and soul of the program. They donate their time and skill sets to develop the next generation of business leaders.
Encourages members to address community issues through the legislative process, volunteerism, and service on nonprofit and government boards. Plans advocacy events to connect members with elected officials.
Promotes the YP Program and its events through social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Creates graphics, promotional materials, and manages public relations and outreach. Handles special projects including visual branding and video media.
Welcomes new members, involves current members in events and programs and manages the program-wide WhatsApp chat.
Plans and organizes signature events such as the Program Launch Party, Anniversary and Awards Reception, Holiday Party, and other social and community volunteer events.
Recruits C-suite business leaders to speak at monthly executive luncheons, providing young professionals with opportunities for professional growth and networking.
Recruits new members through events and strategic initiatives, and develops plans for membership growth. Hosts quarterly YP Preview Nights for new and prospective members to learn more about the program and network.
Manages the Mentor Hawaii mentorship program, including recruiting mentors, matching them with mentees, and overseeing program design and execution.
Beginning with Maui, hosts events for Young Professionals on neighbor islands.
Organizes Professional Development Classes (PDC), including sourcing speakers and selecting topics.
Seeks and secures sponsorships for the program, collaborates with the YP Steering Committee and Chamber, and maintains relationships with sponsors to encourage renewals.
Supports women with professional development tools and a supportive network. Hosts events to address workplace challenges unique to women and provide practical career advice.
Recruits young professional mentors for high school students, providing career inspiration and guidance. Manages program strategy, collateral, and events.
Nine-month fellowship program for eight senior-level young professionals seeking to take leadership roles in shaping the future of our state. Includes access to important organizations in Hawaii and opportunities to collaborate with leaders in the private, nonprofit, and public sectors who are driving change in the community and economy.
Improves efficiencies of the YP Program through technological innovation and AI, and hosts STEM industry-specific networking and educationalevents.
Join a Committee
Expand your network, increase your experience and leadership skills and build your resume with one of our 11 committees.
Learn more here or contact Tricia Fetui for more information.
Meet the Steering Committee
Courtney Wagner
Chair
Development Officer, Pali Momi Medical Center
“The Chamber of Commerce YP program cultivates a group of up-and-coming leaders who will make an impact over the next several decades. Surrounding myself with these incredible individuals has helped me establish long lasting relationships and contributed to my professional growth opportunities. As a member for the past six years, I’ve found that joining a YP committee has also greatly increased my involvement in the program and allowed me to learn new skills outside of my current position.”
Courtney Wagner is the Development Officer at Pali Momi Foundation. In this role, she supports increasing funding opportunities for programs and services provided at Pali Momi Medical Center. Her focus is to develop meaningful relationships with donors who want to support the care the community needs and believe in Hawai‘i Pacific Health’s mission to create a healthier Hawai‘i.
Courtney moved to Honolulu in 2013 from Chicago where she grew up. She has a BA from Western Michigan University, and an MBA from the University of Hawai‘i at Manoa. In her spare time she enjoys reading, going to concerts, taking her dog to the ocean and spending time with friends.
Nikki Yamauchi
Chair Elect
Co-Owner, Tailored Leadership Solutions
“I joined YP in 2019 looking to find a professional mentor, and while I have gained that, this program has given me so much more. I’ve grown tremendously through the professional programming, service on committees, and networking opportunities. YP has a special way of bringing together good people who care about the future of Hawaiʻi and I am grateful to have made these connections and lifelong friends. YP has been a consistent part of my personal and professional development and has helped me find where I want to make an impact in our community. I look forward to the opportunity to serve the program and our future leaders.”
Nikki is a consultant and business owner, focused on leadership training and development. She started out as an attorney in the finance industry and grew her scope of knowledge by expanding into project management. Over the course of her diverse career, she discovered one constant – her passion for helping to leaders better themselves, in order to better serve their employees. She took the leap into consulting work to pursue this passion, working one-on-one with leaders to develop necessary skills and competencies through practical application and feedback. She hopes to improve the work environment for others by closing the leadership gap and truly believes that taking care of people is the way to achieve great business outcomes.
Nikki has served on two YP committees (Mentor Hawaii and YP Wahine) and sits on the March of Dimes Young Professionals Board. As a complement to her professional endeavors, Nikki practices yoga and meditation, and is a certified instructor in both disciplines.
Jordan Odo
Past Chair
Associate Counsel, American Savings Bank
“I can’t say enough about the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii’s Young Professionals Program. I will be the first person to tell you that I am allergic to networking in large social settings. But, through the YP Program, I’ve been able to stay authentic and still meet a ton of business leaders, including many who are YPs themselves. The YP Program has something for everyone, including professional/leadership development classes, mentorship, civic engagement, community service events, pau hanas and social events. If you get involved, the opportunities are endless.”
Jordan is a first vice president and Associate Counsel at American Savings Bank, where he collaborates with the bank’s leaders to help serve customers, employees, the community, and other stakeholders, while mitigating legal and reputational risk.
Born and raised in Hawaii, Jordan is passionate about developing servant leadership values in young leaders and encouraging them to invest and stay in the Aloha State. In 2014, Jordan and his wife founded a nonprofit aimed at empowering tomorrow’s future difference makers in Hawaii. With the help of over a dozen volunteers and countless supporters, the Jordan & Cara Odo Scholarship Foundation has awarded over $75,000 in scholarships, helped over 65 students grow as servant leaders and hosted a number of leadership development events. Jordan also serves as a board member and the Fund Development Chair for Family Promise of Hawaii and is a past board member of the Susannah Wesley Community Center and the Nuuanu YMCA.
Jordan is a proud graduate of Roosevelt High School, the University of Northern Colorado (B.A. Political Science), the Lewis & Clark Law School (J.D.), and the University of Hawaii at Manoa (M.B.A.).
Mizuki Lee
Treasurer
National Managed Care Contracting Manager, CCRM Management Company
“I was drawn to join the YPs and pursue mentorship because of my connection to my fellow Mentor Hawaii Committee Co-Chair, whom I’ve respected since high school. I have since grown in leaps and bounds and I am proud to serve as Co Chair for the second consecutive year. I was fortunate to be mentored by David Okabe, currently serving as Chair of the Chamber’s Board of Directors. It’s my pleasure and privilege to continue my mentorship journey as Co Chair.”
Mizuki is the Contract Manager of CCRM Management Company, a global leader in family building healthcare through its superior laboratory, innovative genetics, and many cutting-edge R&D teams. Over the past decade, Mizuki served in contract management roles at Fertility Institute of Hawaii and The Queen’s Health Systems. Mizuki is a sworn-in Family Court Officer and is Vice President of Friends of CASA Hawaii, promoting advocacy for children in foster care within the State of Hawaii Judiciary.
Mizuki obtained a B.A. from the University of Maryland at College Park, Robert H. Smith School of Business. She completed research programs at Princeton University and Sophia University.
Kiana Langer
Civic Engagement Chair
Enterprise Information Governance Manager, Kamehameha Schools
“I am incredibly grateful to the YP community for creating a space where young professionals can genuinely connect and support one another. When I first started attending events, my goal was simply to meet a few people and step outside of my comfort zone. What I found instead was a network of incredible individuals who have become both professional collaborators and lifelong friends.”
Kiana Langer is a Marketing Strategist at Premier Restoration Hawaiʻi, where she oversees marketing strategy and execution for Premier Restoration Hawaiʻi, Cleaners Warehouse Hawaiʻi, and ProBuilt Hawaiʻi Roofing & Rain Gutters. Her work focuses on building integrated marketing systems that drive growth across multiple islands while strengthening brand presence within Hawaiʻi’s business community.
Kiana’s primary passions are community involvement and developing meaningful professional networks across Hawaiʻi. She currently serves as the Chair of the Civic Engagement Committee for the Young Professionals program at the Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi and also serves on the Young Leaders Board for Make-A-Wish Hawaiʻi. She is an active member of several local professional organizations, including the Hawaiʻi Lodging & Tourism Association (HLTA), Hawaiʻi Society of Healthcare Engineers (HISHE), NAWIC Hawaiʻi, and the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM).
Originally from California, Kiana moved to Oʻahu to attend the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Political Science. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking with her very energetic dog, teaching Lagree or Hot Mat Pilates classes, and reading nonfiction books
Daralyn Komo
Communications Co-Chair
“I joined YP at the end of 2023 with the hope of improving my networking skills, and learning more about the work of like-minded people here in Hawaii. At first, I was really nervous to network, but came to enjoy every interaction. Networking at YP events has taught me that there is something to learn from each person I encounter.”
Daralyn Komo is currently the Alumni, Communications, and Events Specialist at the Shidler School of Business at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. She has a proven track record in higher education administration, alumni relations, and international relations. Daralyn is passionate about finding creative solutions to increase alumni engagement.
Kelsey Joy Sablan
Communications Co-Chair
Director of Development, Armed Services YMCA
“I always thought that I couldn’t network because I wasn’t so social, but throughout my membership, I’ve managed to find friendships, resources and connections. YP brought me the community that I’ve been missing!”
Kelsey Joy Sablan, originally from Guam, is the Director of Development at the Armed Services YMCA, focusing on donor stewardship and fundraising.
Kelsey attended Chaminade University, graduating in 2024 with a B.A. in Communications: Integrated Marketing and minors in Business Administration and Marketing. In 2025, she received her Master’s of Arts in Strategic Communication from National University in San Diego.
With her passion and keen eye for digital design, photography, website design and management, and digital communications, she takes on projects throughout the year.
She hopes to grow as a leader in the nonprofit sector, expand her skills in fundraising and strategic communication, while giving back to communities in Hawaiʻi and Guam.
Kat Duran-Higa
Emerging Tech Co-Chair
Salesforce Consulting Partner, Terranox
“The YP is a place for me to step out of my tech bubble and connect with driven young professionals focused on personal and career growth. It’s not just about meeting new people, it’s an opportunity to share knowledge, work together, build friendships, and introduce amazing people to each other. The impact we create together and the relationships I’ve built here are what make it worthwhile.”
Kat fuses her decade of experience across digital products, design, and strategy in her current role at Terranox, a Salesforce consulting partner, where she focuses on optimizing team operations and client services through strategic design and process improvement.
Finding patterns in how people work, identifying obstacles, and delivering solutions that streamline daily operations are central to her approach. Her work empowers client teams to focus on their core mission, enabling their capacity to better serve their customers and communities.
Beyond her day job, she’s the co-founder of UXHI, a female-founded community dedicated to elevating the user experience (UX) profession in Hawaiʻi through education, community engagement, and professional development. Kat is also a Filipino Community Center board member and serves on the Advisory Board of Farrington High School’s Creative Arts & Technology Academy.
Seiichi Nagai
Emerging Tech Co-Chair
Founder & CEO, CivicNexus
As an engineer by trade, I didn’t fully appreciate the power of networking until YP connected me with peers and mentors who helped shape my career. This inspired me to found the Emerging Technologies Committee, dedicated to strengthening Hawaiʻi’s STEM career pathways by connecting young professionals directly with established tech leaders across local industries. We also leverage AI and automation to streamline time-consuming processes, expanding the reach and impact of YP’s volunteer-run programs.
Sherman Chum
Engagement Chair
Home Loan Consultant, Hawai’i Mortgage Group
”Joining the Young Professionals Program has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. I’ve met amazing people who have not only become mentors and colleagues but also lifelong friends. I’m excited to help create the same kind of welcoming, supportive community for the next generation of Hawaii’s leaders.”
Sherman Chum is a Home Loan Consultant at Hawai’i Mortgage Group, where he helps clients navigate the mortgage process and secure the right financing solutions to achieve their homeownership goals.
He was born in Los Angeles, spent part of his childhood in Hong Kong, and moved to Hawaii at age eight. This multicultural upbringing fostered his deep appreciation for diverse communities and the value of meaningful connections. Sherman is fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese. He holds a BA in Organizational Management and an MBA from the University of Arizona.
Active in the community, Sherman serves as President of the Rotary Club of Kahala Sunrise. In his free time, he enjoys reading, golfing, and spending time with his two furbabies, Bellatrix and Mocha.
Elizabeth Kim, BSN, RN
Events Chair
Transitions of Care Nurse, HMSA
“I joined YP to grow—both in my career and within our local healthcare community. It’s true that in Hawaii, relationships matter, and I wanted to build meaningful connections with like-minded young professionals who are passionate about making an impact and learning from one another. What started as an opportunity to gain has become a commitment to give back. I’m grateful to be part of this ever-growing community of young leaders who are truly invested in the future and progress of Hawaii.”
Elizabeth Kim, BSN, RN, is a Transitions of Care Nurse at HMSA, where she has dedicated the past decade to improving patient outcomes across Hawai‘i. In her current role, she leads the Emergency Department Care Pathways Program, focusing on innovative strategies to enhance care coordination and support patients through critical transitions in their healthcare journey.
Raised in Kāne‘ohe, Elizabeth is a proud graduate of Castle High School. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa School of Nursing in 2013, obtaining her Registered Nurse licensure the same year.
Beyond her clinical work, Elizabeth is actively involved in advancing healthcare leadership and collaboration in the community. She serves as an At-Large Board Member for Hawai‘i Young Healthcare Professionals, contributing to initiatives that support the growth and development of emerging leaders in healthcare.
Outside of her professional commitments, Elizabeth enjoys traveling with her family and staying active through CorePower Yoga. She is grounded in her Christian faith and cherishes her role as a mother to her energetic toddler. Elizabeth is also excited to be approaching a new chapter in life as a soon-to-be bride.
Denise Della-Sabas
Exec Connect Chair
Director of Business Development & Community Partnerships, Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center (WCCHC)
The [YP Program] has been one of the most rewarding professional experiences I’ve been a part of. Since joining in 2022, I’ve expanded my network, deepened my understanding of Hawaii’s business community and the industries that drive our state, and built lasting relationships with inspiring young professionals and accomplished business leaders. Through programs like Mentor Hawaii, Onward Hawaii, and Exec Connect, I’ve stepped outside my comfort zone, strengthened my leadership skills, and gained experiences that continue to shape both my career and personal growth. The YP Program consistently delivers outstanding programming, meaningful networking opportunities, and access to leaders who are making a difference across Hawaii. If you’re looking to invest in yourself, build authentic relationships, and become more engaged in Hawaii’s business community, I can’t recommend this program enough.”
Denise Della-Sabas is the Director of Business Development & Community Partnerships at Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center (WCCHC), where she has proudly served for the past nine years. She oversees business development, marketing, communications, branding, public affairs, and works closely with the executive leadership team to lead strategic initiatives, expand clinical service lines, and cultivate partnerships that strengthen access to comprehensive healthcare across WCCHC’s clinics throughout West Oʻahu, from Waiʻanae to Waipahu.
Prior to joining WCCHC, Denise served as a sixth-grade teacher at Kamaile Academy Public Charter School through Teach For America Hawaiʻi. Combined with her years of dedication at WCCHC, she is proud to have dedicated the past 14 years to serving the Waiʻanae Coast and West Oʻahu communities.
Born and raised in Wailuku, Maui, Denise is a proud graduate of Baldwin High School and the University of Washington. She holds a Master of Healthcare Administration and a Master of Public Health.
Beyond her professional role, Denise is an active community leader dedicated to strengthening underserved communities and supporting the continued growth and development in West Oʻahu. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Kapolei Chamber of Commerce, Vice President of Hawaiʻi Young Healthcare Professionals, Treasurer of the Child & Family Service Guild, and serves on committees for the Filipino Community Center, Teach For America Hawaiʻi, and the Alzheimer’s Association Young Leaders Board.
Lord Ryan Lizardo
HI School Mentor Co-Chair
Vice President of Education, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii
As the Vice President of Education, Lord Ryan Lizardo is responsible for connecting schools and businesses together for seamless workforce development opportunities for Hawaii’s youth. As a work-based learning intermediary, Lord Ryan creates access to partnerships, resources, internship opportunities and connections between employers and education, while also acting as a strategic partner with key partners such as the Department of Education and Hawaii P20. His goal is to build equitable opportunities and access for students for their own personal and professional growth and growing Hawaii’s future workforce.
Lord Ryan grew up in Ewa Beach and earned his undergraduate degree in Integrated Educational Studies at Chapman University and a his master’s degree in Secondary Education at Johns Hopkins University. He brings to the Chamber over six years of experience as a teacher along with four years of experience working with Teach for America coaching teachers in diversity, equity and inclusion and culturally relevant instruction, He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Hawaii LGBTQ+ Legacy Foundation and Chairs other school related boards/councils. Lord Ryan hopes to bring his wealth of knowledge to advocate for Hawaii’s youth.
Catch Lord Ryan with his consistent joy for laughter and spending quality time with folks he loves.
Jeffrey Aglanao
HI School Mentor Co-Chair
HR Specialist, Kumabe HR
“Participating in the Young Professional Program has been a great experience that significantly contributed to both my personal and professional growth. The program fostered a culture of continuous learning and innovation, which encouraged me to challenge myself. Through this program, I gained invaluable insights into my field, developed a strong professional network, and enhanced critical skills in communication, and strategic thinking.”
Jeffrey plays an integral role in the Staffing Division. He has more than 10 years of experience in human resources in various industries in private, federal, and non-profit sectors. His HR expertise includes recruiting, benefits, training & development, and compensation. Jeffrey’s passion for recruiting allows him to connect companies with talented and motivated candidates who are interested in continuing to grow professionally or transitioning into a new career.
He is currently a member of the Rising Phoenix Jaycees, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Young Professional Program, and serves as a Young Professional on the Lanakila Pacific board.
He obtained his Bachelor of Business Administration in Management and Master of Human Resources Management degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Shidler College of Business.
Kawena Bautista
Membership Chair
Business Development Manager, The SystemCenter Inc.
Karwin Sui
Mentor Hawaii Co-Chair
Communications Manager, American Savings Bank
“Among the personal and professional development opportunities I’ve experienced, two stand out the most: joining the Young Professionals program and participating in Mentor Hawaii. The mentorship I received from my mentor, Unyong Nakata, along with the leadership skills and lifelong friendships formed through the program, have continued to shape my journey well beyond the cohort. It’s a privilege to now give back as co-chair by helping elevate the program and creating opportunities for the next generation of leaders. A rising tide lifts all boats.”
Karwin Sui manages communications at American Savings Bank, where she leads strategic and crisis communications, media relations, and executive positioning. She also drives initiatives that enhance employee experience, deepens community engagement, and expand charitable giving.
With more than a decade of experience in corporate communications, public relations, and digital media, Karwin has led high-impact initiatives across Hawaii and California. Her work includes developing pandemic communications for the Hawaii State Department of Education, driving record-breaking fundraising for the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii, and helping shape Salesforce’s philanthropic partnership with the San Francisco Unified School District.
In 2021, Karwin was named a PRNews Top Woman in PR: Rising Star. She is a graduate of YWCA Oahu’s Patsy T. Mink Leadership Alliance, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Young Professionals Mentor Hawaii program, and American Savings Bank’s Ignite leadership program. Committed to strengthening her community, she serves in leadership roles with the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii Young Professionals, Child & Family Service, and Make-A-Wish Hawaii.
Karwin holds dual bachelor’s degrees in business and economics from California State University, East Bay, and is fluent in Cantonese.
Brianne Yamada Nitahara
Mentor Hawaii Co-Chair
Senior Project Manager, Hawaiian Electric
“Being part of the Mentor Hawai‘i program—first as a mentee and now as a committee co-chair—has been an incredibly transformative experience. Along the way, I’ve met people I now call my best friends and formed authentic relationships that carried me through some of the toughest points in my career. I’m so grateful I made the decision to join YP!”
Brianne Yamada Nitahara is a Senior Project Manager at Hawaiian Electric, where she leads critical electrical infrastructure projects that support affordable housing in the Kakaʻako and Ward neighborhoods. She began her career at the power plant and has since developed a deep passion for planning and executing large-scale utility construction projects.
She attended the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, and serves on the Board of Directors for the UH Engineering Alumni Association.
Brianne is a dedicated advocate for women in the workplace. She co-leads Hawaiian Electric’s newly formed Wahine Power Employee Resource Group and played a key role in launching the company’s first all-women mentor program, EmpowHER Mentor Connect, which brought together 40 employees from across the organization. She also helped organize Hawaiian Electric’s inaugural Women’s Conference, themed Go Get It!, which welcomed nearly 100 participants and featured HEI board members and more than 20 internal leaders.
Actively involved in the community, Brianne holds leadership roles with the Hawaii United Okinawa Association, the U.S.-Japan Council, and Child & Family Service. Through the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii’s Young Professionals Program, she serves as Co-Chair of the Mentor Hawai‘i Committee and contributes to the Civic Engagement and Wahine Committees. She was honored as the 2021 Cherry Blossom Festival Queen, earning the titles of Miss Popularity and Miss Congeniality. Outside of work, she enjoys golfing and spending time with her husband and their two golden retrievers, Puka and Lani.
Adam Buechler
Neighbor Island Committee Chair
Founder and Principal of Buechler Pacific
“Good things happen when people show up. And showing up can be hard and take effort on days when you might not have anything extra. But that effort and intent compounds over time. That’s what happens at the Young Professionals. People volunteer and push themselves to become better today than they were yesterday. I’ve enjoyed helping bring YP to Maui and expand the program, and I’ll continue to lead those efforts as Neighbor Island Chair. People join YP for different reasons and seek different outcomes, but they all look for growth. I believe there are good, smart, talented people here in Hawaii and we can make a difference together.”
Adam Buechler is the founder and principal of Buechler Pacific, a Maui-based economics, data, and decision-intelligence consultancy. He helps public agencies, research teams, and mid-market operators turn public and operational data into defensible analysis, maps, dashboards, and decision-ready findings. He holds a BA in Economics from UC Santa Barbara and an Executive MBA from the Valar Institute.
Adam is rooted in the Hawaii community beyond his professional work. He coaches competitive youth surfing at Baldwin High School and mentors high school students navigating college and career pathways. He is an Onward Hawaii Fellow and has served on the YP Neighbor Island Committee since 2024, working alongside Naomi Cooper to expand YP membership, events, and programming on Maui, including hosting pau hanas and adding Maui-based schools and mentors into the HI School Mentor program.
Alexander Lim
Onward Hawaii Chair
Director of Strategy & Corporate Sustainability, Hawaiian Electric Industries
“Through the YP Program, I’ve been fortunate to meet many young leaders who dedicate their time and talents to serving our communities. Working with such a motivated peer group is consistently energizing.”
Alex Lim is Director of Strategy & Corporate Sustainability at Hawaiian Electric Industries. In this role, he supports the organization with strategic planning, sustainability programs and reporting, and other priorities.
Alex is originally from Oahu and is a graduate of Harvard Business School (MBA) and Occidental College (BA). He previously held strategy and business development roles with the National Basketball Association and Samsung Electronics. Before returning to Hawaii, he spent his professional career based in New York, Beijing, and Seoul. Alex serves on the boards of Family Promise of Hawaii and Easterseals Hawaii.
Raina Narita
Professional Development Committee Chair
Regional Philanthropy Officer, American Red Cross, Pacific Islands Region
“I’m grateful to have stumbled across the YP Program by chance! As someone who isn’t from Hawaii, YP is the perfect place to network with professionals in our community with all different backgrounds, ideas and aspirations. I leave every event with a new connection and saying yes to opportunities within YP continues to broaden my network and challenge me. It’s an honor to serve alongside fellow next-generation leaders in Hawaii, while simultaneously learning and growing along the way.
Raina is a Regional Philanthropy Officer with the American Red Cross, Pacific Islands Region. She works with donors across Hawaiʻi and in our U.S. territories, building meaningful relationships to connect donors’ humanitarian passions to their giving to the Red Cross. With over ten years of non-profit experience, Raina is passionate about serving the community through impact and change in areas around humanitarian issues, education, and food access.
Raina is originally from New York and moved to Honolulu in 2020. Having been raised in a first-generation household to Japanese immigrant parents, Raina appreciates the diversity of people and cultures across the islands. She holds a BA in International Relations from Boston University and an MS in Higher Education from Drexel University.
When she’s not in the office or meeting with a donor, you can find Raina surfing, spending time with friends and family, and trying a new place to eat.
Jasper Jay Marcelo
Sponsorship Chair
Commercial Real Estate Agent, Clients Best Interest (CBI)
“The YP Program has afforded me the opportunity to develop my networking skills, leadership acumen, and create fruitful relationships with various professionals from a wide array of fields.”
Jasper Jay Marcelo is a Commercial Real Estate Agent with Clients Best Interest (CBI), specializing in the acquisition, disposition, and leasing of industrial real estate throughout Oahu. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran with degrees in Accounting, Finance, and a Masters of Business Administration from Hawaii Pacific University, Jasper combines financial expertise with local market knowledge to help clients make informed real estate decisions. He is actively involved in Hawaii’s business community and serves in leadership roles with local organizations, such as NAIOP, ULI, Hawaii Food Industry Association, Kapolei Chamber of Commerce, Chamber of Commerce-Young Professionals, Filipino Chamber of Commerce, and Waipahu Intermediate School Advisory Board. He is currently pursuing the CCIM designation, like to read a wide array of books, learning how to golf and enjoys being active (lifting, hiking, running, swimming).
Rebecca Chung, PhD
Wahine Chair
Director of Research Development, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology
“The Young Professionals Program keeps me connected to people across sectors who care deeply about Hawaiʻi. I value being part of a program where young professionals show up for one another and are committed to contributing to Hawaiʻi in ways that go beyond their own careers.”
Rebecca Chung, PhD, is the Director of Research Development at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology. Her work helps bring funding and partnerships to UH research tied to Hawaiʻi and the Pacific, including work on ocean health, climate and coastal resilience, and natural hazards.
Before joining SOEST, Rebecca served as Associate Director of Innovation Programs at UH, where she helped launch federally supported programs in the blue economy and healthcare and worked with researchers and external partners to move university innovations toward commercial opportunities.
Rebecca serves as Chair of YP Wāhine, where she hopes to help women in YP build strong relationships, learn from one another, and take the next step as leaders in Hawaiʻi. Rebecca was named one of Women We Admire’s Top 50 Women Leaders of Hawaiʻi in 2024 and 2025.
Tricia Fetui
Executive Director
Senior Vice President, Business Development & Events, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii
As the self proclaimed “mom” of the YP Program, she oversees the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii’s events and programs, along with the YP Program. She previously worked at the Aloha Council Boy Scouts Hawaii, Guam and America Samoa, March of Dimes Hawaii, The Queen’s Health Systems, The Madden Corporation and Central Pacific Bank.
She is on the ACCE Events Advisory Council and on the board for Domestic Violence Action Network.
Fetui received her BS in Business Administration and Management from Hope International University in Fullerton, CA, where she played women’s collegiate volleyball.
Past Chairs
David Chang, 2011
Noelle Condon, 2012
Dennis Ducatt, 2013
Jennifer Oyer (Hee), 2014
Stan Lau, 2016
Unyong Nakata, 2017
Jacob Noh, 2018
Kyle Okamura, 2019
Kyle Shelly, 2020
Kim Morris, 2021
Bianca Mordasini, 2023
Jessica Yuhara, 2024
Jordan Odo, 2025