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
Jordan Odo
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.).
Courtney Wagner
Chair Elect
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.
Jessica Yuhara
Past Chair
Realtor-Associate, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage
“Anyone serious about professional and leadership growth needs to be a part of the YP Program – whether at the start of your career or already established. YP has allowed me to develop lifetime connections with like-minded professionals across different industries, while also providing invaluable opportunities to continue to grow in my career and as a leader. I gained mentorship from Hawaii’s most influential and seasoned executives. Having moved back home to Hawaii a few years ago, joining and actively engaging with YP has been one of my best decisions yet!”
Jessica Yuhara is a Honolulu-born professional with a fierce commitment to making Hawaii a better place to live and do business.
As a Realtor with Better Homes and Gardens, she is committed to empowering residents impacted by the state’s high cost of living to pursue homeownership through education, creating opportunity, and driving change. She also employs her experience to partner with investors and entrepreneurs to achieve their business goals through real estate.
Prior to pursuing real estate as a critical avenue to honor her commitment to Hawaii, Jessica held leadership roles in consulting and business development at aio Hawaii (Vice President of Marketing and Strategic Development), Fullscreen (Associate Director of Strategic Development), and Starwood Hotels and Resorts (Business Development Manager).
Prior to serving as COCHYP’s Chair, Jessica has had the privilege of serving as the Program’s Engagement Chair and Communications Chair since joining YP in 2018.
In addition to her service with COCHYP, Jessica demonstrates her commitment to the advancement of Hawaii’s youth as Marketing Chair for the Advantage Kokua Committee, which helps at-risk youth access university education and public school students access vision care.
In her spare time, Jessica teaches and practices vinyasa and sculpt at Yoga Room Hawaii and CorePower Yoga. She also enjoys being near water and hanging out with her fur baby, Kaimana.
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.
Bianca Mordasini
Secretary
Owner, Nikki Yamauchi Consulting
“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.
Daralyn Komo
Communications Co-Chair
Erika Galarneau
Communications Co-Chair
Marketing & Business Development Manager, Cades Schutte LLP
“The Young Professionals Program has been instrumental in developing my career and network. I moved to Hawaii during the pandemic with no connections. Since joining YP I have made many new friends that I can always call upon. The YP’s are always eager to collaborate and I feel a sense of teamwork that is unmatched by any other organization I am a part of.”
Erika Galarneau is the Marketing & Business Development Manager at Cades Schutte LLP. She has over 15 years of experience supporting local, regional, and global marketing initiatives at major law firms in Tokyo, New York, and Honolulu. She is one of the few legal marketers in Hawaii and also helps coordinate the firm’s community service initiative.
Erika currently serves on the Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Steering Committee as Co-Chair of the Communications Committee. She has been a member of the Legal Marketing Association since 2016, holding several leadership roles, most recently as Co-Chair of the Social & Digital Media Special Interest Group. Additionally, she serves on the Community Service Committee of the Rotary Club of Kahala Sunrise.
Erika was born in New York City and spent most of her childhood in Japan. She speaks and writes fluent Japanese.
Zoe Shimizu
Events Chair
Account Executive, Millici Valenti Ng Pack (MVNP)
“It was a challenging time to enter the workforce after 2020, as the world of work was navigating big changes. When I discovered the Young Professionals Program and joined the Events Committee, it opened more opportunities for me than I could have imagined. Expanding my network and making new connections allowed me to gain skills personally and professionally.”
Zoe Shimizu is an Account Executive for local agency Millici Valenti Ng Pack (MVNP), where she has been working with clients in the travel and hospitality fields since 2023. Prior to marketing, she worked in fashion merchandising for over 10 years. Born and raised here in Hawaiʻi, Zoe graduated with her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Communicology from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. In addition to serving as the Events Chair, Zoe sits on the Board of Directors for the nonprofit Hale Kipa. She plans to continue serving the community in any way she can. In her free time, you can find her basking in the sunlight and enjoying a walk with her golden retriever.
Daniel Kaanana
Exec Connect Chair
Assistant Vice President, Corporate Banking, American Savings Bank
“Throughout my journey with the Young Professionals program, I’ve experienced firsthand the transformative power of developing deep relationships with others sharing the same passion for success. From engaging in networking opportunities with top business executives to participating with meaningful civic engagement initiatives, the YP provides integral building blocks needed to develop Hawaii’s next generation of leaders.”
Daniel serves as an Assistant Vice President with the Corporate Banking team at American Savings Bank. In this position, he oversees a diverse portfolio of commercial clients, providing tailored financing, depository, and comprehensive banking solutions to meet their unique business needs.
Before joining the banking industry, Daniel spent nearly a decade in the aviation sector with Hawaiian Airlines and Lanai Air. His experience included various roles within the Inflight and Flight Operations divisions.
Daniel is a graduate of the Kamehameha Schools and holds both a BBA in Management and an Executive MBA from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. He also earned his commercial pilot and flight instructor certificates from ATP Flight School in Mesa, Arizona.
Charlie Toedt
Professional Development Committee Chair
Principal Owner, Banyan Recruitment
“I have been a part of other Chamber-driven programs in different markets and I can say that nothing comes close to the caliber of people and programs that Hawaii’s Young Professional program offers. My introduction to the YP program started with joining the Professional Development Committee and has grown from there. I’m blown away by how willing our members are to donate their time and energy away from their busy lives to give back”
Charlie Toedt is the Principal Owner of Banyan Recruitment, an executive search firm that focuses on recruiting and retaining Hawaii’s top talent. Over the last 9 years Charlie’s business has expanded to an additional 3 offices on the mainland while continuing to uphold the pillars of Trust, Transparency and Aloha that have made his business successful.
Concentrating primarily on senior level & executive level placements, Charlie partners with local businesses on a consultative basis to help pair exceptional people with great companies.
Charlie grew up in Chicago and graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in Business Communications and a minor in Sociology. Outside of the office Charlie enjoys staying active playing in basketball and softball leagues, paddling, and is a Director on the Alliance Board for Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii.
Kawena Bautista
Membership Chair
Business Development Manager, The SystemCenter Inc.
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.
Aly Wee
Sponsorship Chair
Owner, Aly Wee Consulting
“If I could turn back the hands of time, I would’ve joined the YP Program sooner. The endless opportunities to develop meaningful relationships with motivated young professionals, connect with executives that would otherwise be difficult to do on my own, and outpouring of support across the entire YP community have made my time in the program immensely satisfying and fulfilling. It is my turn to continue to cultivate the spirit and mission of the YP program and I look forward to serving Hawaii’s upcoming generation of future leaders.”
Aly Wee is the Owner of Aly Wee Consulting, a hotel revenue management and advisory services firm specializing in the independent, boutique hotel space. Prior to founding her consulting business, Aly worked as the Regional Director of Revenue Generation at Springboard Hospitality where she led the company’s expansion efforts in Hawaii and spearheaded the transitions of 11 hotels into the portfolio. Previously, Aly served as a Revenue Manager at Aqua-Aston Hospitality where she managed a diverse portfolio of independent hotels and condotels across the Hawaiian Islands.
An alumna of Iolani School, Aly holds a BBA in Finance and an Executive MBA from the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Shidler College of Business. In her leisure time, you can find Aly exploring the Hawaiian skies as a licensed private pilot or traveling and eating her way through Southeast Asia.
Nina Horioka
Wahine Chair
Business Development Manager, Bishop & Company
“This is the premier program for young professionals in Hawaii and offers many opportunities for mentorship, networking, and personal and professional development. I have been an active YP member for several years, serving on the Professional Development and Wahine committees. Through my involvement, I have gained valuable leadership skills and met many like-minded individuals. I am grateful that YP has been there throughout my career.”
As an Energy Advisor, Nina helps commercial customers participate in Hawaii’s Energy’s programs to save energy and money. She supports various trade allies, partners, and organizations with energy efficiency measures and projects. Prior to joining the Hawaii Energy team, Nina worked in the nonprofit sector and has a passion for helping people and our local community thrive. She is active in the community and in addition to volunteering with the Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals, she serves on the board of the Organization of Women Leaders Hawaii.
Karwin Sui
Mentor Hawaii Co-Chair
Communications Manager, American Savings Bank
Karwin Sui manages external communications at American Savings Bank, leading strategic and crisis communications, media relations, and executive positioning. She also supports initiatives that strengthen the employee experience, foster community engagement, and advance charitable giving.
With over a decade of experience in corporate communications, public relations, and digital media, Karwin has driven high-impact efforts across Hawaii and California. Her work includes developing pandemic communications for the Hawaii State Department of Education, delivering record-breaking fundraising for the National Kidney Foundation of Hawaii, and launching Salesforce’s philanthropic partnership with the San Francisco Unified School District.
Named a PRNews Top Woman in PR: Rising Star in 2021, Karwin is a graduate of YWCA Oahu’s Patsy T. Mink Leadership Alliance (Cohort 9), the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii’s YP Mentor Hawaii program (Cohort 8), and ASB’s Ignite leadership program. She serves on the Chamber’s YP Communications Committee, is an executive guild member of Child & Family Service, and sits on the board of Make-A-Wish Hawaii’s Young Leaders.
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.
Alena Kangas Auyoung
Civic Engagement Chair
Enterprise Information Governance Manager, Kamehameha Schools
“I’ve had the pleasure of serving the Mentor Hawaii and now Civic Engagement Committees. Both have stretched my skills in leadership, coordination, and creativity.
With Mentor Hawaii, I was impacted by the tangible benefits and development both mentors and mentees underwent during their time together. For Civic Engagement, I feel indebted to my young professional peers in empowering them with decision-making knowledge, analysis, and skills to effect positive change.
My time with YP has been a worthwhile investment, and I’m an enthusiastic promoter of this incredible organization.”
Alena is a transplant from the Washington, DC area who has greatly benefited socially and professionally from being part of the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii’s Young Professionals program.
She is a Certified Information Governance Officer, and her diverse career includes management consulting, financial services, and education management. She’s passionate about her community, having volunteered for the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra for many years and leading the Honolulu Chinese Jaycees as a Director, Executive Vice President, and ultimately President (2023).
She loves to facilitate conversations, emcee, and find golden nuggets of thought from people she engages with. Alena is a proud alumna of Towson University, having obtained her undergraduate degree in accounting.
Naomi Cooper
Neighbor Island Committee Chair
Deputy Director, Maui Hotel & Lodging Association (MHLA)
“I joined the YP program in early 2012 because my Professor, Kerry Gershaneck, was adamant I join and gave me a confidence to trust in myself. When it was young, the program mostly offered networking and friendship but over time it has become a source of training, professional insights, direct relationships and mentoring. When returning back to my home island, Maui after fifteen years in Oahu, I felt Maui really needed this kind of support and especially after the fires, our age group needs some kind of vetted professional assistance that can help us move forward with the tools to grow economically and structurally that I know will improve Maui’s living in the long run.”
Naomi Cooper is the Deputy Director at MHLA. Her background stems from business, marketing and creative arts. She has professional experience in the industries of publishing, tourism, building development, wholesale and retail, sporting, wellness, events, advertising and public relations, film and commercial production. Naomi was raised in Haiku, Maui, spent many years in Oahu and returned to Maui during the pandemic. She is passionate about Hawaii’s unique culture, youth education and creating a self-sustaining economy. In her free time, she loves beach days and hiking with her children, barre, cooking, musicals and all forms of art.
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.
Alexander Lim
Onward Hawaii Sub-Committee 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.
Seiichi Nagai
Emerging Tech Sub-Committee 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.
Kat Duran-Higa
Emerging Tech Sub-Committee 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.
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 Chair Advisory Committee
Jennifer Oyer, 2011
Dennis Ducatt
Stan Lau, 2017
Jacob Noh, 2019
Unyong Nakata, 2018
Kyle Okamura, 2020
Kyle Shelly, 2021
Kim Morris, 2022-2023
Bianca Mordasini, 2024
