I’m a mixed plate, O’ahu born aspiring writer and golfer with an obsession for books and storytelling. I’m an administrative professional in a corporate environment where I bring my whole self to work. As a Native Hawaiian, I believe in the wayfinding ability of wahine to navigate through life via their own stars and those shown to us by others because sometimes we can’t see ourselves how bright we shine.

I own a freelance design & development company, Wahine Coder. I have over a decade of experience as a mobile and website developer for Hawaiʻi based clients. I love creating work flow systems, project management flows & organizing all things work. I enjoy copywriting and helping businesses with strategic communication and architecting how they represent and communicate information online. I spend a lot of time learning and diving into new technologies and learn how I can integrate them thoughtfully into my freelance workflows. Besides working for my amazing clients, I teach coding, visual design for mobile applications, and web-based UX at the University of Hawaiʻi West Oʻahu for the Academy of Creative Media. She spends her summers writing children’s books with her son for her company, Kilo Books Hawaiʻi.

As a proud Kanaka Maoli, I am a dedicated PhD student, entrepreneur, and business owner with a passion for empowering individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. My journey is driven by the belief that one’s past does not dictate their future. Through my work and studies, I strive to create opportunities and inspire resilience, helping others to overcome obstacles and achieve their full potential.

I am a massage therapist with about 20 years of experience and an instructor in skeletal and yoga stretch. After moving to Hawaii, I hosted Lomilomi retreats and worked in early childhood education during the pandemic. Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021, I reinvented my life and founded Yu-Go Unicorn Retreat LLC in 2024. As a Total Wellness Advisor, I integrate massage, stretch techniques, and high-quality, non-chemical organic essential oils into a healthy lifestyle. I also host retreats to help people improve their physical and mental well-being.

I’m a Filipino American educator turned UX designer. I wear multiple hats as I’m also a children’s book author, mom, and choir member. I’m interested in design projects where I can help or support parents, families, students, and the community.

I’m an associate professor in the School of Education at the University of Hawai’i at Hilo. I’m also the executive director of Ka Pouhana Center at UH Hilo. With over 25 years of experience working in education, I began her career as a middle and high school teacher before pursuing her PhD. With an eye towards equity in action, my research and service focuses on how policies and practices in education impede or facilitate the healthy social and emotional development and wellbeing of children and youth. The Ka Pouhana Center partners with community groups, nonprofits, and schools to develop participatory, place-based initiatives to create culturally affirming learning environments that allow students to thrive.

Isabel is a 22 year old graphic designer and social media manager. She works full-time as Social Media Manager/Associate Graphic Designer at the small business Noʻeau Designers and has also taken on freelance work with several local organizations as well. She hopes to use her skills to support the growth and success of local, Hawaiʻi-based organizations!

I’m a Filipina-American design strategist at Terranox, focused on streamlining team operations and enhancing client capacity to serve their communities. Committed to my heritage, I actively contribute to Filipino culture and co-founded UXHI to raise user experience standards and promote professional growth within Hawai’i’s tech sector.

I am a former middle school teacher and newish mom who aspires to be a full stack developer but am struggling to finish projects without guidance and external motivation or goalposts. Technologies I’ve learned to different degrees include Python, SQL, Linux, html, css, JavaScript, xml, and just because I’m trying to get a job, a whole lot of Salesforce. I participated in the recent Honolulu Tech Week Hackathon but my team didn’t coalesce so i decided not to present my designe (I had not built the website, only wireframes)

I’m a Kānaka Maoli writer, editor, and reluctant marketing manager. I’ve been freelancing with local literary nonprofits for almost 15 years. I’ve designed five books/anthologies with Bamboo Ridge Press and have edited two books. I’ve led many in-person and virtual writing workshops and community readings. I’m interested in digital publishing and storytelling, finding interesting ways to spotlight and amplify the voices of women and BIPOC writers.

Im a local transplant working as a freelance visual designer. I run the program for Piʻikū Co. and want to inspire indigenous communities to pursue their careers in design and obtain opportunities, albeit challenging, into tech for better economic sovereignty for themselves and their families on island.

I have worked in technology for social impact since 2010. I’ve worked for nonprofits; federal, state, and local governments; and political organizations, in roles ranging from user support to community management to Agile project management to product leadership. I’m  passionate about technology that makes the world a better place and processes for creating technology that cultivate relationships, shift power, and build capacity. I currently work as a freelance product manager, while building Piʻikū Co., a new nonprofit bringing more local people into tech careers.