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Bianca Mordasini, Shidler College of Business’ senior director of alumni and external relations, is one of the honorees.

More than a dozen honorees of the have ties to the University of Âé¶¹´«Ã½, including a current staff member at , with UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹’s . The annual awards recognize women who excel in business and community leadership.

Bianca Mordasini, Shidler college¡¯s senior director of alumni and external relations, is one of the 31 honorees. Mordasini builds and sustains a comprehensive alumni engagement program, as well as oversees all of the college¡¯s marketing, events, public relations and community outreach initiatives. Before joining UH, Mordasini served as director of communications at the Chamber of Commerce Âé¶¹´«Ã½, and director of public relations for a luxury hotel property with Irongate. Mordasini earned her bachelor of arts degree in from UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ and currently serves as chair for the , a volunteer-driven organization dedicated to enhancing opportunities for YPs to thrive personally and professionally.

“I am incredibly honored to be nominated for such a prestigious accolade,” Mordasini said. “This recognition came as a complete surprise, and I am grateful and humbled to be in the company of such amazing female leaders. A heartfelt congratulations to all the awardees!”

Mordasini and the other honorees will be celebrated at an awards ceremony on March 28 at The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort.

Other awardees with UH ties

  • Angela Britten, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Land Trust chief operations and philanthropy officer
  • Tricia Buskirk, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Community Federal Credit Union president and CEO
  • Carol Higa, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ State Federal Credit Union senior VP of business banking and credit administration
  • Lori Kahikina, Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation executive director and CEO
  • Shirley Lau Chan, Prince Resorts Âé¶¹´«Ã½/Prince Waik¨©k¨© director of human resources
  • Reina Miyamoto, Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Homeownership Center executive director
  • Cyd Miyashiro, American Savings Bank first vice president, corporate banking
  • Cayenne Peʻa, Alakaʻi Development principal and co-founder
  • Alana Peacott-Ricardos, Finance Factors Ltd. vice president general counsel and compliance officer
  • Agatha Viernes-LeGros, Bank of Âé¶¹´«Ã½ senior vice president
  • Leanne Kealoha Fox, Institute for Climate and Peace president
  • Marie (Mari) Villa, Villa Business Consulting CEO
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