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Kelvin H. Taketa

Title:PR, CEO
Company:Hawaii Community Foundation No. 204
Year of Birth:1954
Birth Place:Hawaii
Education:Colorado College, BA; U of California's Hastings College of Law, JD
Job History:VP, Exec. DIR/Asia Pacific Region, The Nature Conservancy
Board Memberships:Hawaiian Electric Industries, Hawaiian Electric Co., Civic Ventures, Independent Sector
Spouse:Janice
Number of Children:2 children
Accomplishments:Under Taketa, HCF has become a leader in promoting philanthropy; provides charitable services and advice to donors; Develops strategic grantmaking programs to support nonprofit agencies; is a resource on the nonprofit industry and community investing. At The Nature Conservancy, Taketa focused on building the capacity of government and nonprofit agencies, developing economic enterprises compatible with environmental and social goals and public policy.