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Congratulations to Trini Kaopuiki Clark who was selected as Pacific Edge Magazine's Business Achievement Awards Woman Leader of the Year for 2023!Â
We are so proud to have you on our team!
Congratulations to Madalyn Kenney who was selected to the Pacific Business News 40 Under 40 class of 2021!Â
We are so proud to have you on our team!
President & CEO
Chief Development Officer
Director of Mission Delivery
Director of Wish Assist
Director of Finance & Operations
Wish Assist Program Manager
Make-A-Wish staff photos courtesy of Tracy Wright Corvo
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Board Chair
Treasurer
Secretary
Member
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Executive Committee
Executive Committee
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Nicole Giamanco, M.D.
John Harrington, M.D.
Jessica Kosut, M.D.
Wade Kyono, M.D.
Charles Neal, M.D.
Maura O'Donnell, M.D.Â
James Sim, M.D.
Brian Wu, M.D.
Join our team!
At Make-A-Wish Hawaii, we are more than a great place to work — our work is life-changing. We are an inclusive and diverse group of people who, through a mosaic of backgrounds, thoughts, and experiences, are united in purposeful work. We are fueled and guided by our values — values that are represented in the inspired people we work with and the life-changing work we do, every day.Â
We are always on the lookout for great talent who share in our passion. If you are interested in career opportunities, please email your resume to Shari Young at [email protected].
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Make-A-Wish Hawaii is currently hiring!
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If you’re interested in interning with us, please contact Will Phelps at [email protected]. Â
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Make-A-Wish Hawaii finances endeavors through corporate sponsorships, special events, foundation grants and individual contributions. However, we do not solicit funds by telephone and receive no federal or state funding. As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, all contributions are deductible to the extent permitted by law. Our financial statements are audited annually by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.Â
At Make-A-Wish Hawaii, we take our responsibility for the monies donated to our cause very seriously. For full financial details please review our most recent Audited Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2023.
Please find below our most recent Form 990 for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2023.
Form 990
We are proud to be a Better Business Bureau (BBB) Great West + Pacific Accredited Charity Seal Holder having met all 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability and honored to have been awarded with the BBB Torch Award for Ethics for 2020.
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