{"id":206408,"date":"2024-11-14T08:57:06","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T18:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=206408"},"modified":"2024-11-14T08:57:06","modified_gmt":"2024-11-14T18:57:06","slug":"alumni-pbn-40-under-40","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2024\/11\/14\/alumni-pbn-40-under-40\/","title":{"rendered":"<abbr>UH<\/abbr> Alumni 13 of <abbr>PBN<\/abbr> 40 Under 40 honorees"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><div class=\"responsive-video-wrap-post\"><figure class=\"wp-block-embed wp-block-embed-youtube is-type-video is-provider-youtube epyt-figure\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><div class=\"epyt-video-wrapper\"><iframe  id=\"_ytid_37337\"  width=\"620\" height=\"349\"  data-origwidth=\"620\" data-origheight=\"349\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WvyF3fs0jD8?enablejsapi=1&origin=https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu&rel=0&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&disablekb=0&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"40 Under 40 Â鶹´«Ã½Alumni Honorees\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n<p>University of <span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> alumni play a vital role in the local business community, from C-suite executives and small business owners to impactful leaders across various industries. This year, 13 of these accomplished alumni were recognized on the <em>Pacific Business News<\/em> 40 Under 40 list.<\/p>\n<h3><abbr title=\"University of Hawaii\">UH<\/abbr> Alumni who are 2024 40 Under 40 honorees:<\/h3>\n<div style=\"float:right;clear:right;margin:0 0 0 15px;\"><figure id=\"attachment_206417\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-206417\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/uh-Cecilia-Hamao-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Cecilia Hamao headshot photo\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-206417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/uh-Cecilia-Hamao-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/uh-Cecilia-Hamao-98x130.jpg 98w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/uh-Cecilia-Hamao.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-206417\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cecilia Hamao<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<div style=\"float:right;clear:right;margin:0 0 0 15px;\"><figure id=\"attachment_206418\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-206418\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/uh-Jared-Kushi-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Jared Kushi headshot photo\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-206418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/uh-Jared-Kushi-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/uh-Jared-Kushi-98x130.jpg 98w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/uh-Jared-Kushi.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-206418\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jared Kushi<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Jacob Aki (<abbr>BA<\/abbr> \u201817, <abbr>UH<\/abbr> M&#257;noa)&#8212;public affairs manager, Alaska Airlines<\/li>\n<li>Mary de la Torres (<abbr>BA<\/abbr> \u201811, <abbr>UH<\/abbr> M&#257;noa)&#8212;proposal lead, Hensel Phelps<\/li>\n<li>Cecilia Hamao (<abbr>AS<\/abbr> \u201810, <span aria-label=\"Kapiolani\">Kapi&#699;olani<\/span> Community College)&#8212;general manager, OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel<\/li>\n<li>Shelly Kaiaokamaile (<abbr>MBA<\/abbr> \u201822, <abbr>UH<\/abbr> M&#257;noa)&#8212;executive director, <span aria-label=\"Lanai\">L&#257;na&#699;i<\/span> Culture &#38; Heritage Center<\/li>\n<li>Summer Kaiawe (<abbr>BA<\/abbr> \u201807, <abbr>UH<\/abbr> M&#257;noa)&#8212;partner, Watanabe Ing<\/li>\n<li>Nick Kam (<abbr>BS<\/abbr> \u201813, <abbr>UH<\/abbr> M&#257;noa)&#8212;principal geotechnical engineer, Earth Engineers Inc. <\/li>\n<li>Lono Kealoha (<abbr>AA<\/abbr> \u201808, Honolulu Community College) (<abbr>BBAM<\/abbr> \u201811, <abbr>UH<\/abbr> Manoa)&#8212;vice president, Bank of Hawaii\n<\/li>\n<li>Jared Kushi (<abbr>BBA<\/abbr>\u2019 14, <abbr>UH<\/abbr> M&#257;noa)&#8212;<abbr>CEO<\/abbr>, Hawaiiverse and Koosh Media\n<\/li>\n<li>Leinani Lozi (<abbr>BA<\/abbr> \u201817, <abbr>UH<\/abbr> Hilo)&#8212;<span aria-label=\"Hawaii\">Â鶹´«Ã½<\/span> education and engagement manager, NOIRLab\n<\/li>\n<li>Chretien Macutay (DArch &#8217;12, <abbr>UH<\/abbr> M&#257;noa)&#8212;associate principal, G70<\/li>\n<li>Kaulana McCabe (<abbr>MA<\/abbr> \u201815, <abbr>UH<\/abbr> Manoa)&#8212;vice president of programs, Kupu<\/li>\n<li>Ashley Noji (<abbr>MBA<\/abbr> \u201811, <abbr>UH<\/abbr> M&#257;noa)&#8212;vice president of product strategy and retail analytics, Hawaii State <abbr>FCU<\/abbr><\/li>\n<li>Courtney Villanueva (<abbr>BBA<\/abbr> \u201812, <abbr>UH<\/abbr> M&#257;noa)&#8212;owner, Sage Creamery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&ldquo;I credit my time at <span aria-label=\"Kapiolani\">Kapi&#699;olani<\/span> <abbr>CC<\/abbr> as inspiration to embrace the hospitality industry,&rdquo; said Hamao, general manager of the OUTRIGGER Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel, who earned her associate\u2019s degree in 2010. &ldquo;After a decade of working at hotels, I am still enjoying the daily learning experience.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>According to <abbr>PBN<\/abbr>, the awards honor emerging leaders from throughout the state for achievements in their professional lives, as well as in the community. This year\u2019s class represents industries including nonprofits, education, finance, the arts, health care, retail, tourism, law and more.<\/p>\n<p>Kushi, a  2014 <abbr>UH<\/abbr><abbr> M&#257;noa graduate and <\/abbr><abbr>CEO<\/abbr> of Hawaiiverse and Koosh Media, said, &ldquo;It means that I\u2019m on the right track, but have much more to accomplish to make a difference here in <span aria-label=\"Hawaii.\">Â鶹´«Ã½.<\/span> It\u2019s a responsibility I don\u2019t take lightly and will continue to do my best.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_206414\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-206414\" style=\"width: 676px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/uh-system-40-under-40-pbn.jpg\" alt=\"group photo of 40 under 40 honorees\" width=\"676\" height=\"381\" class=\"size-full wp-image-206414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/uh-system-40-under-40-pbn.jpg 676w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/uh-system-40-under-40-pbn-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/uh-system-40-under-40-pbn-130x73.jpg 130w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-206414\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">(Photo Credit: Pacific Business News)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><abbr>UH<\/abbr> alumni on the 40 under 40 are impressive business professionals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[90,679,498,63,9,56],"class_list":["post-206408","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-people","tag-alumni","tag-alumni-recognition","tag-business","tag-kapiolani-community-college","tag-uh-manoa","tag-video-2","entry","has-media"],"aioseo_notices":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/206408","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/16"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=206408"}],"version-history":[{"count":16,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/206408\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":206432,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/206408\/revisions\/206432"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=206408"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=206408"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=206408"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}