Our Board
See the dedicated leaders in our community who oversee and guide us in all facets of our mission.
Our chapter benefits from the time, talent and resources of volunteer community leaders. These individuals assist our staff with strategic governance oversight, fundraising, and advisory services.
Our Board
![Jeff Higashi](/sites/default/files/styles/person_photo_default_1x/public/person/2021-09/jeff.jpg?h=6df7a3e8&itok=Eod52QUF)
Jeff Higashi
Chair
Senior Vice President & Commercial Banking Regional Manager, First Hawaiian Bank
![Cayenne Pe'a](/sites/default/files/styles/person_photo_default_1x/public/person/2020-09/Cayenne%20Pe%27a.jpg?h=4dc57be6&itok=QYxXMUkJ)
Cayenne Pe'a
Chair Elect and Treasurer
Principal and Co-Founder, Alaka'i Development
![Scott Higashi](/sites/default/files/styles/person_photo_default_1x/public/person/2021-09/S%20Higashi%20Professional%20Portrait%202020.jpg?h=fbcf8ffa&itok=hMckd8dn)
Scott Higashi
Secretary
President, Pyramid Insurance Centre, Ltd.
![Tom Calame](/sites/default/files/styles/person_photo_default_1x/public/person/2020-09/Tom%20Calame.jpg?h=4dc57be6&itok=EXyYIZq_)
Tom Calame
Member
General Manager, Sheraton Waikiki
![Julianne Erickson](/sites/default/files/styles/person_photo_default_1x/public/person/2020-09/Julianne%20Erickson.jpg?h=4dc57be6&itok=Nz69QSzA)
Julianne Erickson
Member
Community Volunteer
![Rick Fried](/sites/default/files/styles/person_photo_default_1x/public/person/2020-09/Rick%20Fried.jpg?h=4dc57be6&itok=pkylmi1d)
Rick Fried
Member
Founding Member, Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks
![Michelle_Ho](/sites/default/files/styles/person_photo_default_1x/public/person/2021-10/WEB-michelle_ho--2.jpg?h=20d40e9b&itok=HHt5T55V)
Michelle Ho
Member
Community Volunteer
![Charles Hunter](/sites/default/files/styles/person_photo_default_1x/public/person/2020-09/Charles%20Hunter.jpg?h=4dc57be6&itok=xwAmaAoH)
Charles Hunter
Member
Partner, Kobayashi Sugita & Goda, LLP
![Todd Iacovelli](/sites/default/files/styles/person_photo_default_1x/public/person/2020-09/Todd%20Iacovelli.jpg?h=4dc57be6&itok=F4tA80aB)
Todd Iacovelli
Member
First Vice President, UBS Financial Services, Inc
![Martin Marino](/sites/default/files/styles/person_photo_default_1x/public/person/2023-09/Martin%20Marino.jpg?h=5c65036c&itok=pgL6y0I3)
Martin Marino
Member
Chief Information Officer, Goodfellow Bros
![Joe Medwetz](/sites/default/files/styles/person_photo_default_1x/public/person/2020-09/Joe%20Medwetz.jpg?h=4dc57be6&itok=I7V5_w6H)
Joe Medwetz
Member
Senior Sales and Services Director, Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
![Brenda Mitchell](/sites/default/files/styles/person_photo_default_1x/public/person/2020-09/Brenda%20Mitchell.jpg?h=4dc57be6&itok=HdGrPy83)
Brenda Mitchell
Member
Vice President & Senior Executive Loan Officer, Bank of Hawaii
![Darius Monsef](/sites/default/files/styles/person_photo_default_1x/public/person/2021-09/bubs.png?h=465ecee8&itok=bAHCsJUw)
Darius Monsef
Member
Founder & CEO, BraveCare.com
![Katie Pickman](/sites/default/files/styles/person_photo_default_1x/public/person/2020-09/Katie%20Pickman.jpg?h=4dc57be6&itok=sQ8JHMKc)
Katie Pickman
Member
General Manager, Hawaii News Now
![Dr. Angela Pratt](/sites/default/files/styles/person_photo_default_1x/public/person/2023-09/Dr%20Angela%20Pratt%20-%20crop%20to%20headshot.jpg?h=5bfba578&itok=wDW1fKp5)
Dr. Angela Pratt
Member
Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children
Jade Richardson
Member
President, Road Builders Corporation
![Mike Rompel](/sites/default/files/styles/person_photo_default_1x/public/person/2020-09/Mike%20Rompel.jpg?h=4dc57be6&itok=xjrNQPI1)
Mike Rompel
Member
Franchisee, Domino’s Hawaii
![Keri Shepherd](/sites/default/files/styles/person_photo_default_1x/public/person/2021-09/keris%202021%20headshot.jpg?h=703a8bc3&itok=_a9-R0xO)
Keri Shepherd
Member
Regional Sales Manager, CMG Home Loans
![Andrew Shimabukuro](/sites/default/files/styles/person_photo_default_1x/public/person/2020-09/Andrew%20Simabukuro.jpg?h=4dc57be6&itok=1RK7P_Me)
Andrew Shimabukuro
Member
General Manager, Dave & Buster's Hawaii
![Dr. Rupa Wong](/sites/default/files/styles/person_photo_default_1x/public/person/2023-09/Dr%20Rupa%20Wong.jpg?h=ec38a02f&itok=ub7LEaGI)
Dr. Rupa Wong
Member
Ophthalmologist, Honolulu Eye Clinic
![Aaron Yamasaki](/sites/default/files/styles/person_photo_default_1x/public/person/2022-09/Aaron%20Yamasaki.jpg?h=69ab725f&itok=dRR3eLTU)
Aaron Yamasaki
Member
Vice President and Division Manager, Swinerton