Our Chapter

Trini Woman Leader of the Year

Congratulations to Trini Kaopuiki Clark who was selected as Pacific Edge Magazine's Business Achievement Awards Woman Leader of the Year for 2023! 

We are so proud to have you on our team!

Madalyn Kenney 40 Under 40

Congratulations to Madalyn Kenney who was selected to the Pacific Business News 40 Under 40 class of 2021! 

We are so proud to have you on our team!

Our People
Abe McAulton

Abe McAulton

Wish Assist Program Manager

My Wish
I wish I could bake a cake filled with rainbows and smiles and everyone would eat and be happy!

Make-A-Wish staff photos courtesy of Tracy Wright Corvo
tracywrightcorvo.com

Our Board
Jeff Higashi

Jeff Higashi

Chair

Senior Vice President & Commercial Banking Regional Manager, First Hawaiian Bank
Cayenne Pe'a

Cayenne Pe'a

Chair Elect and Treasurer

Principal and Co-Founder, Alaka'i Development
Scott Higashi

Scott Higashi

Secretary

President, Pyramid Insurance Centre, Ltd.
Tom Calame

Tom Calame

Member

General Manager, Sheraton Waikiki
Julianne Erickson

Julianne Erickson

Member

Community Volunteer
Rick Fried

Rick Fried

Member

Founding Member, Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks
Young Leaders Board
Michelle Hee

Michelle Hee

Executive Committee

Director of Communications and Public Relations, 'Iolani School
Malia Zannoni

Malia Zannoni

Executive Committee

Marketing & Sponsorship Director, International Market Place
Derek Turbin

Derek Turbin

Executive Committee

Attorney, Gilson Daub LLC
Yumi Adachi

Yumi Adachi

Member

Vice President , Aichi Fukkou Co., Ltd.
Addison D. Bonner

Addison D. Bonner

Member

Director, Tamashiro Sogi & Bonner, A Law Corporation
Cherise Campbell

Cherise Campbell

Member

Area Director of People & Culture, Springboard Hospitality
Medical Advisory Board

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. 
James Sim, M.D.
Brian Wu, M.D.

Careers & Internships

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. 

We are always on the lookout for great talent who share in our passion.

Development Database Administrator
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If you’re interested in interning with us, please contact Will Phelps at [email protected].  

Visit our Internship Page

I wish to be a horse trainer

Sarah, 4, Kapolei

leukemia

Wish kid Sarah
Managing Our Funds

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. 

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 and Form 990 for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022.

2022 Financial Statement
Form 990

FY22 Form 990 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

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.

Media Center
Wish kid Camryn

News Releases

View our latest news releases to learn about major wish-granting events, new sponsorships, campaigns and other news.

Wish kid Angelica

In the News

Newspaper and magazine articles, blogs and other media often tell stories about local wishes.

Wish Alum Brad

Media Requests 

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Wish kid Angelica

Media Kit

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