Our Board of Directors
Each member of the board plays a key role in the success of our organization, both in terms of governance and support recognizing that each member has a unique set of attributes and talent to assist in achieving our mission.
To serve on the board is both a responsibility and a privilege. The attached Board Performance Guideline in intended to provide a benchmarking tool for board members to evaluate their level of contribution in the various aspects of our board responsibilities.
Board of Directors
Elected Directors
Elected Directors serve for two year terms. Each year, they are elected by the general membership.
Chris Anjo
Seiji Aspengren
Tobie Egami
Craig Hirasaki
Miki Ikeda
Blake Isobe
Ryan Kawamoto
Taylor Kirihara
Tetsuya "Ted" Kubo
Sanford Morioka
Kurt Murao
Shannon Okinaka
Jennifer Okubo Polido
Joanna Oshiro
Michael Saines
Jenna Teruya
Cathy Tong
Ronald Ushijima
Paul Yokota
Appointed Directors
Appointed Directors serve for a one year term. They include the Standing Committee Chairs and those who are selected by the Chair of the Board. They are approved by the Board of Directors.
Kristin Alm
Benson Choo
Kathryn Fujitani
Heather Furutani
Nozomi Heenan
Kacie Hirotsu
Chenise Kanemoto
Rus Murakami
Past Chairs
All Past Chairs automatically become lifetime Directors until they decide to step down at which time they become Honorary Board members.
Dave Erdman
Sidney Hamada
Rika Hirata
Arnold Hirotsu
Kathryn Inkinen
Kristi Inkinen Yanagihara
Jason Ito
Gordon Kagawa
Wayne Miyao
Candice Naito
Brian Nishida
Melanie Okazaki
Walter Saito
Myles Shibata
Tyler Tokioka
Jon Tsukamoto