“Joining the YP Program has not only been a rewarding and fun experience, but has provided me a myriad of resources and tools necessary to thrive in Hawaii as a professional. From participating in mentorship with C-suite executives, professional development and networking with YPs across various industries, the program has allowed me to cultivate meaningful professional and personal relationships, as well as deepen my understanding of the business scene in Honolulu.”

Emi Au is the Senior Vice President and Director of Financial Planning & Analysis at American Savings Bank. In this role, she assists in the development of the company’s strategic plan, financial plan and identifies financial and strategic opportunities to improve the profitability of the organization. She has been in the financial services industry for over 10 years with senior roles also at Central Pacific Bank and First Hawaiian Bank. She has experience in budgeting, forecasting, profitability reporting, regulatory reporting, international accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley 404 controls, and capital adequacy stress testing. She is a certified public accountant by trade as she started her career in Hawaii at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

Au serves on the Board of the YWCA Oahu and also serves as the Hawaii Regional Vice Chair of the U.S. Japan Council. She was a part of the inaugural class of the Patsy T. Mink Leadership Alliance in 2016 and has been named to Pacific Business New’s 40 Under 40 and Hawaii Business Magazine’s 20 for the Next 20. She is currently a member of Pacific Century Fellows.

Au holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Accounting Information Systems from the University of Southern California. She is also a graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington’s Graduate School of Business where she received honors and her management thesis was published in the Banking School Library.

Will Yeh is a Realtor-Associate with Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties. He specializes in residential real estate and especially enjoys working with first-time home buyers. Prior to real estate, Will was a Pastor at Hawaii Ocean Church and was involved in church ministries for 10 years while living in Los Angeles. He ran the national ministry department and the national events department across 20 sister churches across America.

Will was born and raised in northern California and graduated from California State University Long Beach with a BA in Communication Studies emphasizing in debate and conflict management. He later got a Master of Ministry from Providence Seminary.

He currently serves on the Chamber Young Professionals Steering Committee as the Engagement Chair, is the Social Engagement Chair for the American Heart Association’s beat ELT committee, is a part of the social media committee on the Child and Family Services Guild, and is a board member of Dream House Inc. Will also teaches speech communication to the Japanese Chamber Cherry Blossom Festival contestants and the Chinese Chamber Narcissus Pageant contestants. Known for his signature yellow glasses, you can find Will on any given day cofficing at Ward Starbucks.

Born and raised in Hawaii, Chelsie is the Director of Major Gifts at Aloha United Way leading the Tocqueville Society, planned giving program, and Women United affinity group. She specializes in donor relations, event planning, and cultivation helping donors achieve their philanthropic goals.

Prior to working at AUW, she spent nearly four years at Blue Planet Foundation as their Development Director implementing a robust fundraising and major gifts program along with launching their Young Professional Ambassador Board in 2017.

With a background in Theatre and Performing Arts from the American and Musical Dramatic Academy, a conservatory college in New York City, she has a diverse resume with experience in retail management, commercial real estate, and marketing. Today, she continues her love for the arts through hula with Ka Pa Hula O Kauanoe O Waahila. She also serves on the Steering Committee for the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii’s Young Professionals Program as the Chair of the Exec Connect program and is a member of the Association or Fundraising Professionals, Aloha Chapter.

David has been a YP member and volunteer since 2018 and joined to grow professionally and network with fellow members.

David has been a professional Sales Consultant since 2003. He currently consults Hawaii’s small and medium-sized businesses in Mobile Wireless with T-Mobile for Business.  He services industries such as Construction, Transportation, Healthcare and Non-Profit Organizations. 

Outside of work and business, David enjoys reading books for personal development and beach time to relax and enjoy life. 

“The YP Program has allowed me to network with other like minded individuals who share the same desire of professional growth and creating long lasting local business contacts in an effort to shape the future of Hawai’i’s business landscape. We are the future leaders of the Hawaii business scene and this is such an exciting platform which sets us up to get handed the baton as we transition from one generation to the next.”