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Congratulations to Trini Kaopuiki Clark who was selected as Pacific Edge Magazine's Business Achievement Awards Woman Leader of the Year for 2023!Â
We are so proud to have you on our team!
Congratulations to Madalyn Kenney who was selected to the Pacific Business News 40 Under 40 class of 2021!Â
We are so proud to have you on our team!
Our People
Trini Kaopuiki Clark
President & CEO
Madalyn Kenney
Chief Development Officer
Kari Bogner
Director of Mission Delivery
Angel Clapp
Director of Wish Assist
Shari Young
Director of Finance & Operations
Abe McAulton
Wish Assist Program Manager
Make-A-Wish staff photos courtesy of Tracy Wright Corvo
tracywrightcorvo.com
Our Board
Jeff Higashi
Chair
Cayenne Pe'a
Chair Elect and Treasurer
Scott Higashi
Secretary
Tom Calame
Member
Julianne Erickson
Member
Rick Fried
Member
Young Leaders Board
Michelle Hee
Executive Committee
Malia Zannoni
Executive Committee
Derek Turbin
Executive Committee
Yumi Adachi
Member
Addison D. Bonner
Member
Cherise Campbell
Member
Medical Advisory Board
Nicole Giamanco, M.D.
John Harrington, M.D.
Jessica Kosut, M.D.
Wade Kyono, M.D.
Charles Neal, M.D.
Maura O'Donnell, M.D.Â
James Sim, M.D.
Brian Wu, M.D.
Careers & Internships
Join our team!
At Make-A-Wish Hawaii, we are more than a great place to work — our work is life-changing. We are an inclusive and diverse group of people who, through a mosaic of backgrounds, thoughts, and experiences, are united in purposeful work. We are fueled and guided by our values — values that are represented in the inspired people we work with and the life-changing work we do, every day.Â
We are always on the lookout for great talent who share in our passion.
Wish Assist CoordinatorÂ
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If you’re interested in interning with us, please contact Will Phelps at [email protected]. Â
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Managing Our Funds
Make-A-Wish Hawaii finances endeavors through corporate sponsorships, special events, foundation grants and individual contributions. However, we do not solicit funds by telephone and receive no federal or state funding. As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, all contributions are deductible to the extent permitted by law. Our financial statements are audited annually by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP.Â
At Make-A-Wish Hawaii, we take our responsibility for the monies donated to our cause very seriously. For full financial details please review our most recent Audited Financial Statements and Form 990 for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022.
2022 Financial Statement
Form 990
FY22 Form 990Â Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
We are proud to be a Better Business Bureau (BBB) Great West + Pacific Accredited Charity Seal Holder having met all 20 BBB Standards for Charity Accountability and honored to have been awarded with the BBB Torch Award for Ethics for 2020.
Media Center
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Contact Us
Make-A-Wish® Hawaii
Suite 1200
Honolulu, HI 96813