ABOUT
Mission Statement
To improve the quality of life on Kaua`i by developing partnerships to diversify the economy, supporting industry clusters, and educating our youth and workforce to succeed in the global economy.
Vision Statement
Strengthening industries and educating our youth to create a vibrant,
diverse, and sustainable Kauaʻi economy.
Meet Our Team
Jaclyn Kaina
Executive Director
Chrissy Gorospe
Finance Manager
Kehaulani Kukahiko-Garcia
Program Manager, Work-based Learning
Allison Matsuo
Program Manager, Work-based Learning
Maxine Torres
Manager, Kauaʻi Creative Technology Center
Executive Committee
Laurie Yoshida
Chairman
Corteva Agriscience
Leland Kahawai
Treasurer
First Hawaiian Bank
Patrick Ono
Secretary
Matson
Sam Pratt
Director
Niu Pia Land Company, Ltd.
Sue Kanoho
Director
Kauaʻi Visitors Bureau
Jonathan Chun
At-Large Director
Belles Graham, LLP
Jason Bryant
At-Large Director
JGB Arms
Committee Chairs
Ann Sokei
Education
Committee Chair
Aqua Engineers
Sue Kanoho
Membership
Committee Chair
Kauaʻi Visitors Bureau
Alec Sou
Food & Agriculture Committee Chair
Aloun Farms
Sam Pratt
Property
Committee Chair
Niu Pia Land Company, Ltd.
Leland Kahawai
Finance
Committee Chair
First Hawaiian Bank
Patrick Ono
Science & Technology
Committee Chair
Matson