Nation’s Restaurant News — CEOs of Swig, El Pollo Loco, Firebirds, and L&L Hawaiian Barbecue took the stage at CREATE: the Future of Foodservice to discuss leadership, brand, and more

In this issue: Fellowʻs Spotlight: Stephany Vaioleti • Leadership Transitions Fellows Q&A • Eric Liu • Summit

The Maui News, KHON2 — In an innovative effort to enhance pediatric mental health, The Queen’s Health Systems, the Hawai’i State Department of Health, and the Hawai’i Community Foundation’s Promising Minds initiative announced the launch of the Mental Health Pediatric Access Line , the state’s first dedicated warmline designed to significantly improve pediatric mental health services in Maui County

Hawai‘i Business Magazine — MacNaughton has bought three local hotels, adding to its investments in residential projects, retail and more.

Life has recently been full of transitions for Omidyar Fellow Stephany Nihipali Vaioleti. Since October 2023, Stephany has been the president of Queen’s North Hawai‘i Community Hospital on Hawai‘i Island.

State of Hawai‘i - Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism — In recognizing the work of individuals and organizations who help provide internet access and close the digital divide across the state of Hawai‘i, 18 recipients of the first-ever Digital Equity Innovation Awards (DEIA) were honored today.