Fellows mentioned in this story: Janice Ikeda

From Hawai‘i Community Foundation:

The Ho‘okele Award pays tribute to leaders from the nonprofit sector – the guiding forces in our community who strive to make Hawai‘i a better place.

Named for the ho‘okele, or steersman, the award recognizes the significant role that a nonprofit leader plays in improving the quality of life for Hawai‘i’s people. The award provides recipients with the opportunity for personal renewal and professional development.

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Janice Ikeda, Founding Executive Director, Vibrant Hawai‘i

With a focus on resilience, Vibrant Hawai‘i, under Ikeda’s leadership, has become a community- building organization advancing equity and agency for all Hawai‘i Island residents. The organization supports community transformation by facilitating cross-sector collaboration, serving as a conduit for information and resources, and supporting action teams with data collection and reporting. Together with industry experts and community champions, Vibrant Hawai‘i identifies and measures what matters to residents, develops strategies and solutions that are actionable and relevant, and invests in holistic wealth and resilience for a vibrant Hawai‘i. The result is a comprehensive community-driven collective-action network that genuinely represents the unique needs, goals, and culture of Hawaiʻi Island’s residents. Ikeda is actively involved with the Punawai o Pu‘uhonua Advisory Board, Aspen CSG’s Rural Action Roundtable on Equity, the ALICE Research Advisory Committee, and The Prosperity Agenda’s board.

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