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Taking on Tomorrow

With every passing day, the challenges we face become more numerous, more complex, and more interconnected. It may be your time to lead.

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Making an Impact

Fellows help shape Hawai‘i's future through projects that galvanize collaboration and address our state's most pressing issues.

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About the Program

Comprised of a 9-month curriculum and ongoing and enduring commitment to the Forum of Fellows, the Omidyar Fellows program seeks to cultivate the conditions in which Hawai‘i thrives.

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November & December Newsletter

End-of-Year Reflections

Fellows share their messages of gratitude, plus a look back at the year with HLF Leaders Lab and the Forum of Fellows.

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Fellows Spotlight

‘A New Season’

Stephany Vaioleti talks about being a “bird launcher” for her daughters while going through professional changes of her own.

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Fellows Spotlight

Fellows on Transitions

Chris Lee, Rachel Solemsaas, and Gavin Thornton share learnings and advice from their career and life transitions.

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The challenges we face in Hawai‘i, and around the world, are great and growing. Our future depends on putting the right talent up against every obstacle in our path.
Pierre Omidyar, Founder and Chairman, eBay
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