20 for the Next 20: Laura Reichhardt, Hawai‘i State Center for Nursing
As director of the research and advocacy group, Reichhardt works to build a pipeline of skilled nurses and help them thrive in the Islands.
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As director of the research and advocacy group, Reichhardt works to build a pipeline of skilled nurses and help them thrive in the Islands.
The interim director of sustainable industries and nonprofit founder helps to strengthen traditional food systems and Indigenous entrepreneurship.
This tech and engineering trailblazer returned home to head operations and technology as COO, while supporting 2,500 local businesses.
The new president and CEO of one of the state’s major food distributors is on a mission to end hunger in Hawai‘i.
As executive VP of the family business, she is working to “evolve our leadership styles,” with an eye on locating and cultivating local talent.
The senior VP of human resources oversees 7,000 employees across the globe, many of whom “build their life around this company.”
This business owner and consultant is becoming the go-to DEI expert, while modeling how to “work for yourself with freedom and autonomy.”
Each year, Hawaii Business Magazine honors 20 people who have accomplished much in their lives and careers and are poised to have an even bigger positive impact on Hawai‘i over the next 20 years.
The product management leader and “lifelong learner” introduced new technology to simplify car registration and purchases.
The managing director of Hawai‘i programs and communications is “a new breed of philanthropic leader” who deploys resources where they’re needed most.
As executive director, he launched programs for asthma management and youth vaping prevention, and advocated for lung cancer screening.
The general manager of the luxury resort focuses on making it “an amazing place to work,” winning major hotel awards in the process.
The VP of corporate and community advancement and president of HEI’s charitable arm awards millions of dollars to nonprofits each year.
This political science professor and KS trustee founded a charter school and is committed to supporting Hawai‘i’s teachers.
The law firm’s partner has a passion for helping people with serious mental health challenges get long-term treatment.
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The senior VP and affordable housing manager aims to help solve Hawai‘i’s affordable housing crisis.
I tracked down 265 emerging leaders featured in Hawaii Business Magazine’s “25 for the Next 25” and “20 for the Next 20” lists.
Last year’s cohort includes an Olympic gold medalist and one person who had two jobs and has since added a third.
Among this year’s honorees is someone who is now a member of President Biden’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.
This recent cohort includes people in design, multimedia, education, nonprofits, health care, banking and farming.
This cohort has 20 distinguished people, including two women recently promoted to CEO at American Savings Bank and Hawaiian Electric Co.
This cohort included leaders in hotels, human resources, health care and other fields, plus one person now working in the Executive Office of the President of the United States.
This group of 20 included Keith Hayashi, now interim superintendent of the Hawai‘i Department of Education, plus leaders in fashion, food, finance and other fields.