Maui Now — More than 24,000 votes were cast in two weeks, selecting winners from nearly 30 nonprofit finalists.

West Hawai‘i Today — The preschool will offer a variety of benefits such as affordable child care for UH Hilo students, workforce development for new teachers, and meeting the demand for more early childhood education taught in the Hawaiian language.

Hawai‘i Business Magazine — 25 years of honoring outstanding local startups and innovation.

Honolulu Star-Advertiser — The state Department of Education has launched a formal review process to assess whether some public school campuses should be consolidated, citing a steady decline in student enrollment over the past decade.

Pacific Business News—Dela Cruz’s career spans media, government and crisis management, from serving as press secretary for Sen. Daniel Akaka and Gov. Neil Abercrombie to leading communications for Hawai‘i’s Department of Education. Her company specializes in helping clients through situations that require a strategic approach and solid messaging, as well as developing strategies and messaging for nonprofits.

Hawai‘i Business Magazine — The nonprofit’s president and CEO leads unique educational initiatives, including a mobile preschool and assistance for homeless families.