Past Events
Emergency Briefing on Flooding Impacts | April 10, 2026
This fourth briefing in our ongoing series focuses on immigrant communities, bringing together leaders across community advocacy and emergency response to share real-time updates, on-the-ground experiences, and evolving priorities.
Speakers:
• Moderated by Liza Ryan Gill
• Ashley Lukens, Funder Hui
• Kenna Reed: Founder Storm Kōkua
• Nadine Ortega: Executive Director Tagnawa
• Chantelle Matagi: Co-Executive Director at Tagata Moana Hui Foundation
• April Labrador: Community Equity Liaison, Office of Economic Revitalization
• Councilmember Matt Weyer, C&C Honolulu
Emergency Briefing on Flooding Impacts | April 3, 2026
This third briefing in our ongoing series convenes leaders across agriculture, community advocacy, and emergency response to share real-time updates, on-the-ground experiences, and evolving priorities.
Speakers
Councilmember Keani Rawlins, Maui County
Kui Adolpho, Kokua Logistics - Molokai
Rainbow Uliʻi, Key Project
Talia Cardines, Molokai Child Abuse Prevention Pathways
Representative Sean Quinlan
Kaniela Ing, Our Hawaii
Councilmember Matt Weyer, C&C Honolulu
Jeeyun Lee, Maui United Way
Justina Acevedo-Cross, Hawaii Community Foundation
Ashley Lukens, Funder Hui
Emergency Briefing on Flooding Impacts | March 27, 2026
In the wake of the recent Kona storm and flooding, communities across Hawaiʻi continue to navigate immediate impacts while looking ahead to recovery and long-term resilience. This follow-up briefing brings together leaders working across agriculture, community advocacy, and emergency response to share updated insights, on-the-ground experiences, and evolving pathways forward. We’ll be joined by community representatives.
Speakers:
Representative Amy Perruso
Rep Sean Quinlan
Councilmember Matt Weyer, C&C Honolulu
Rainbow Uliʻi, Key Project
Jeeyun Lee, Maui United Way
Jordan Ruidas, Lāhainā Strong
Kaniela Ing, Our Hawaii
Carlos Mozo, Lāhui Foundation
Amanda Shaw, Agriculture Stewardship Hawaiʻi
India Clark, Agriculture Stewardship Hawaiʻi
Amy Miller, Hawaii Food Bank
Alicia Higa from 'Elepaio Social Services
Michelle Bartell, Aloha United Way
Molly Schmidt, Red Cross
Kehau Meyer, Hawaii Community Foundation
Legislative Briefing | March 20, 2026
The 2026 Legislative Session is officially underway, and decisions at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol will have lasting impacts on our communities and environment. This briefing provides updates on key bills moving through the House and Senate and highlight priorities.
We also discuss opportunities for engagement and ensure our collective voice is heard as the session progresses.
Access the Zoom Chat Here
Speakers:
• Keari Shibuya, Small Business Procurement Coordinator, State Procurement Office
• Jessica Paisley, Legal Specialist, Wastewater Alternatives & Innovations
• Amy Miller, Hawaiʻi Food Bank
• Liza Ryan-Gill, Hawaiʻi Coalition for Immigrant Rights
• Doreen Wong & George Yarborough, Hawaiʻi Ocean Innovation Hui
• Evan Weber, Our Hawaiʻi
• Elise Inouye, HCF’s Policy & Public Affairs Director
• Doorae Shin, Navahine Settlement Coordinator, Our Children’s Trust
• Meredith Welch, Community Relations Associate, Hawaiʻi Statewide Food Systems Coordination team, Agriculture Stewardship Hawaiʻi
Emergency Briefing: Kona Storm & Flooding | March 20, 2026
In the wake of the recent Kona storm and flooding, communities across Hawaiʻi are navigating immediate impacts while looking ahead to recovery and longterm resilience. We brought together leaders working across agriculture, community advocacy, and emergency response to share insights, on-the-ground experiences, and pathways forward. Follow along on this Notes Doc to find community resources discussed.
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Speakers:
• Janice Ikeda, Vibrant Hawaii
• Jordan Ruidas, Lāhainā Strong
• Jeeyun Lee, Maui United Way
• Kainoa Horcajo
• Rainbow Uliʻi, Key Project
• Amanda Shaw, Agriculture Stewardship Hawaiʻi
• Brian Miyamoto, Hawaii Farm Bureau
• Cindy Kan, Collective Energy
• Kehau Meyer, Hawaii Community Foundation
• Molly Schmidt, American Red Cross, Pacific Islands Region
• Michelle Bartell, Aloha United Way
FoundHer Learning Call: Wahine In Business | March 11, 2026
Learn more about FoundHer and its work with Native Hawaiian, Asian, and Pacific Islander women founders, featuring founder success stories.
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Speakers
• Nicole Brodie, Purple Maiʻa & FoundHer
• Taleea Carvalho, Wailua Granola Co.
• Mālie Sarsona, Waimea Herb Company
Year of the Ocean | Ocean Uprise | February 11, 2026
Funder Hui’s Year of the Ocean Learning Call Series with leaders from Parley for the Oceans and Ocean Uprise.
This session grounded global ocean protection efforts in the lived realities of Hawaiʻi and explore how philanthropy can support ocean-centered work rooted in equity, local knowledge, and long-term stewardship.
Access the Zoom Chat Here
Speakers:
• Kahi Pacarro (Parley for the Oceans Hawaiʻi)
• Antonia Mascarenhas (Parley for the Oceans)
• Bodhi Patil, Frankie Stevenson, Taylen Reddy (Ocean Uprise)