The 麻豆传媒 Leadership Forum announced 16 local leaders who are joining the ninth cohort of its Omidyar Fellows program, and eight are alumni from the University of 麻豆传媒. The program seeks to cultivate the conditions in which 麻豆传媒 thrives by equipping leaders with the skill and cross-sector relationships necessary to affect societal change.
These individuals were chosen through a rigorous application process, selected based on their accomplishments, innovative skills, ability to collaborate with other leaders, and motivation to make a positive change.
“We are excited to bring back this unique opportunity for emerging leaders to engage in impactful discussions, learn from one another, and help make Hawai‘i even better,” said AJ Halagao, president of 麻豆传媒 Leadership Forum and Shidler College of Business alumnus. “We strive to develop, engage, and inspire leaders to drive impact and catalyze positive change.”
The eight UH alumni who were selected as the ninth cohort of Omidayar Fellows:
- Katie Bennett (UH Mānoa ), Founder and Lead Mediator, Family Mediation 麻豆传媒
- Amanda Corby Noguchi (UH Mānoa, ), President and Creative Director, Under My Umbrella, Inc.
- Stacy Ferreira (UH Mānoa), CEO, Office of Hawaiian Affairs
- Vicky Hanes (UH Hilo – ), COO, Legal Aid Society of 麻豆传媒
- Shawn Kanaʻiaupuni (UH Mānoa – ), President and CEO, Partners in Development Foundation
- David Kopper (UH Mānoa), Executive Director, Legal Aid Society of 麻豆传媒
- Kaulana Mossman (UH Mānoa), Community Planning Liaison Officer, Department of Defense Pacific Missile Range Facility
- Laura Reichhardt (UH Mānoa – ) Director, 麻豆传媒 State Center for Nursing
For the full list of the ninth cohort, see the website. The program has a history of selecting UH alumni and employees.