YP Civic Engagement Forum
Are you interested in getting young people more involved in our community?
Join the Young Professionals Program for a member exclusive YP Civic Engagement Forum, convening 40 business, nonprofit, and government leaders to discuss strategies to increase civic engagement among residents 15-35 years of age.
In this prequel to the 4th annual Cost of Living Summit, we will discuss:
- Root causes of low civic engagement
- Strategies to educate more young people on community issues and how to get involved
- Opportunities to provide non-traditional forums for civic participation
- What initiatives attendees are currently working on
Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future of civic engagement in our community — seats are limited to 10 attendees, so sign up today to secure your spot!
Registration includes lunch and refreshments. Mahalo to the Jordan & Cara Odo Scholarship Foundation and the Hawaii Leadership Forum for sponsoring the event!
Some of the leaders you'll have the opportunity to meet:
- Senator Troy Hashimoto
- Councilmember Tyler Dos Santos-Tam
- Gavin Thornton, Director of Housing Policy, City & County of Honolulu
- Meredith Artley, President & CEO, Hawaii Public Radio
- Andrew Ball, Director for State Community & Civic Engagement, YMCA of Honolulu
- Michelle Bartell, President & CEO, Aloha United Way
- Katie Chang, Executive Director, Center for Tomorrow's Leaders
- Kuulani Keohokalole, Founder & CEO, People Strategies Hawaii
- Colbert Matsumoto, Chairman, Tradewind Group
- Roger McKeague, President & CEO, Olelo Media
- Erica Nakanishi-Stanis, Advocacy Director, HawaiiKidsCAN
- Atina Pascua, Director of the Office of Civic and Community Engagement, UH Manoa
- Mea Aloha Spady, Executive Director, The Kupaa Network
- Ben Trevino, Networking Coordinator, Omidyar Fellows Program
- Lee Wang, Executive Director, Housing Hawaii's Future
- Josh Wisch, Executive Director, Holomua Collective
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Date and Time
Tuesday Aug 4, 2026
10:45 AM - 1:30 PM HST
Location
Hawaii Leadership Forum Office - Topa Financial Center, Bishop Street Tower Elevator
Parking available at Topa Tower. Validation will be provided.
Fees/Admission
Free for YP Members
Please note: Refund eligibility is based on the calendar day prior to the event, not a 24-hour window. Once we reach the business day before the event, refunds are no longer available due to final guest counts and event preparation. If you are unable to attend, tickets may be transferred to another attendee. Please contact us with the new attendee’s name and email prior to the event.
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Contact Information
Kaya Ishimine
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