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5th Annual
Next Gen Leaders Program
June 8 - August 3, 2024
Next Gen Leaders Program
June 8 - August 3, 2024
Since 2020, the Next Gen Leaders Program has provided undergraduate and graduate college students in Hawaii the opportunity to develop professionally and personally, while making a positive impact in the community. Student participants will benefit from a leadership development curriculum, one-on-one mentorship, talk stories with local leaders, and a meaningful project.
Applications were due on May 1, 2024. We are no longer accepting applications.
Applications were due on May 1, 2024. We are no longer accepting applications.
Learn from other leaders in the community through leadership development sessions, talk stories, and 1:1 mentoring
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Work on a team to research and propose a solution to an important community issue. This year's issue: leveraging artificial intelligence and automation to improve the lives of people in Hawaii.
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Make strong connections with other community-minded people in your cohort and meet leaders in the community.
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Our Ideal Next Gen Leader
We believe that a leader serves others and drives positive change through collaboration and coalition building. If that's you or if you want to grow into such a leader, we recommend that you apply for our program!
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Residency Requirement
A. The candidate must be either (1) a graduate of a Hawaii high school or (2) a current student at a Hawaii college or university. Vertical Divider
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Education Requirements
B. In Fall 2024, the candidate must be enrolled in a two- or four-year college, graduate school, or professional program, and entering one of the following years in Fall 2024:
C. The candidate must also have a 3.0 GPA or higher. D. The candidate can be pursuing any type of major or degree program, and does not need to be knowledgable in generative AI, automation, or other technologies. Vertical Divider
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Other Qualifications
E. The candidate must intend to stay or return to Hawaii at some point after education. F. Preferably, the candidate will have community and leadership experience. G. The candidate must be able to devote 10-20 hours per week to the program and attend all in-person and virtual program meetings. |
Develop as a Leader, Become Inspired to Serve
Students participating in our program are driven and community-minded. We are always inspired by their professional and personal growth and commitment to make Hawaii a better place.
Check out what prior student participants said about our program:
Check out what prior student participants said about our program:
Next Gen Opportunities
Let’s collaborate to leverage artificial intelligence to improve the lives of people in Hawaii!
This summer, you will be working in a team to research and propose ideas to leverage generative AI and automation to improve the lives of people in Hawaii.
Generative AI has the potential to be a major disrupting force in Hawaii. Already, we have seen governmental agencies, schools, businesses, watchdog groups, and media outlets sound the alarm. There are certainly legitimate concerns, such as the spread of misinformation, data leakage, copyright infringement, and job loss.
Because of these fears, major sectors of Hawaii government, educational institutions, and the private sector have been either resistant or slow to adopt generative AI and automation. At the same time, other states and countries have embraced the technology and have invested substantially in infrastructure and young people. What effect will this adoption disparity have on Hawaii?
Generative AI and automation can be a force for good. During the Next Gen Leaders Program, you will explore how this technology can result in positive societal change. Get ready to connect with policymakers and community leaders and pitch your ideas to business executives.
This summer, you will be working in a team to research and propose ideas to leverage generative AI and automation to improve the lives of people in Hawaii.
Generative AI has the potential to be a major disrupting force in Hawaii. Already, we have seen governmental agencies, schools, businesses, watchdog groups, and media outlets sound the alarm. There are certainly legitimate concerns, such as the spread of misinformation, data leakage, copyright infringement, and job loss.
Because of these fears, major sectors of Hawaii government, educational institutions, and the private sector have been either resistant or slow to adopt generative AI and automation. At the same time, other states and countries have embraced the technology and have invested substantially in infrastructure and young people. What effect will this adoption disparity have on Hawaii?
Generative AI and automation can be a force for good. During the Next Gen Leaders Program, you will explore how this technology can result in positive societal change. Get ready to connect with policymakers and community leaders and pitch your ideas to business executives.
Make the most of your opportunities
Other than working on a meaningful team project, student participants will have tons of opportunities to learn, connect, and grow. Our program is designed with flexibility in mind, allowing participants to attend classes, take on internships, and engage in other activities over the summer. Prospective participants should expect to devote 10-20 hours per week on Next Gen Leaders Program activities, including:
Other than working on a meaningful team project, student participants will have tons of opportunities to learn, connect, and grow. Our program is designed with flexibility in mind, allowing participants to attend classes, take on internships, and engage in other activities over the summer. Prospective participants should expect to devote 10-20 hours per week on Next Gen Leaders Program activities, including:
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Required Program Events
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Weekly Activities
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Receive 1:1 mentorship from a community leader
Each student participant will receive one-on-one mentoring from a local leader, who is committed to helping you grow and succeed. We will announce our mentors at a later time and will attempt to pair you with a mentor in your career area.
Each student participant will receive one-on-one mentoring from a local leader, who is committed to helping you grow and succeed. We will announce our mentors at a later time and will attempt to pair you with a mentor in your career area.
Our past mentors have a significant depth of leadership experience:
- Phil Bacchus, Senior Vice President & Treasurer, American Savings Bank
- Charlie Beyer, Senior Director of Talent & Development, Hawaiian Airlines
- Lori Fukumae, VP & Director of Membership Development, Hawaii Employers Council
- Sarah Guay, President & CEO, Hawaii Employer's Council
- Leina Ijacic, Executive Director, One Kalakaua Senior Living
- Derek Kanehira, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Alexander & Baldwin
- Karey Kapoi, Founder and Lead Strategist, Karey Kapoi Consulting
- Yoh Kawanami, Director of Customer Energy Resources, Hawaiian Electric Company
- Alexander Kuch, Director of Human Resources, Kualoa Ranch
- Todd Nacapuy, Chief Information Officer & Director of Technology Consulting Services, Accuity LLP
- Makalika Naholowa'a, Executive Director, Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation
- Unyong Nakata, Founder & Principal, Nakata Advisory, LLC
- Brandie Ota, Director of Human Resources, AlohaCare
- Dr. Constancio Paranal, Marketing Faculty, University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Karen Tan, former President & CEO, Child & Family Service
- Ben Treviño, Network Coordinator, Omidyar Fellows; former President & CEO, Hawaii Institute for Public Affairs
- Rob Van Tassell, President & CEO, Catholic Charities Hawaii
- Jennifer Yamanuha, Staff Attorney, Hawaii State Ethics Commission
- Alison Zecha, Director of Organizational Effectiveness, Hawaii Pacific Health