Participant Presentations

Over the course of the eight-week program, students were tasked with working in teams to research an issue and propose an idea to solve or mitigate the negative impacts of the issue, with an eye toward diversifying the state's economy.

The student teams presented their findings and ideas to a panel of community leaders on Saturday, July 31.  
Hui Malama Aina
​Project to address environmental sustainability

Presenters:
  • ​Teiana Gonsalves, Stanford University
  • Tori Evans, Brigham Young University - Hawaii
  • Angelica Joven, University of North Dakota
  • Jonah Tiwanak, University of Hawaii at Manoa
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C.L.R. Program
Project to address systemic racism
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​Presenters:
  • Cheyanne-Marie Cabang, American University
  • Ivy Li, University of Southern California
  • Josh Rio, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Malama Ia Hawaii
Project to address homelessness

​Presenters:
  • Jamie Pagan, University of Hawaii at Hilo
  • Lydia Jun, University of Hawaii at Manoa
  • Grace Tanuvasa, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Panelists

Jason Chang
President, The Queens Medical Center
COO, The Queens Health System

Dr. Ulla Hasager
Director of Civil Engagement, UH Manoa College of Social Sciences

Brigadier General Moses Kaoiwi, Jr.
Joint Staff Director, Hawaii Army National Guard

Alan Oshima
Board Member, Hawaii School Facilities Authority
Former Economic and Community Recovery and Resiliency Navigator, State of Hawaii
Former President & CEO, Hawaiian Electric Company

Jennifer Sabas
Director, Daniel K. Inouye Institute
President, Kaimana Hila Consulting Company

Allison "Allie" Saunders
Economic Development Program Coordinator, Oahu Economic Development Board

Ben Treviño
President & CEO, Hawaii Institute for Public Affairs

Moderated by:  John Doyle