Young Leaders Initiative

To engage emerging leaders under the age of 45 in philanthropy and community caring, Aloha United Way has created the Society of Young Leaders (SYL) with its focus in the areas of health and human services.

The group is comprised of approximately 30 individuals’ representative of various industries, including, but not limited to, legal, real estate, retail, finance, marketing and non-profit.

Membership is open to any young leader between the ages of 18 – 45.  Members are required to volunteer 28 hours per year for various community service projects.  Benefits include networking and social event opportunities, invitations to leadership forums and giving back to improve and strengthen our community.

The Society of Young Leaders is spearheaded by the planning committee who is responsible for setting the strategic direction and organizing networking events and working with the group to develop community service projects.

Future events include item drives, visits to non-profit facilities and luncheons with top CEOs.

For information on how to become an Aloha United Way Society of Young Leader (SYL) member and/or to get involved with Aloha United Way, call 536-1951 and ask for the Marketing Department OR download the attached application form.

Aloha United Way’s Society of Young Leaders Planning Council 2008

Aloha United Way Society of Young Leaders (SYL) Planning Committee members include the following:

Liann Ebesugawa, Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel
Liann is an Associate Attorney at Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel, LLP and practices in the areas of general business and real estate law.  She has served on the Aloha United Way Community Care Team and Impact Council.

Malcolm Inamine, Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union
Malcolm is the Human Resources Manager for Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union and a Faculty Instructor at Leeward Community College.  He has served as an Aloha United Way Community Executive for a number of years and is a member of its Planned Giving committee.

Sunny Lee-Oshiro, Primary Properties
Sunny is a realtor for Primary Properties and has over 15 years experience in sales and marketing.

Kevin Matsuda (Chair), American Savings Bank
Kevin is the Assistant Vice President of Business Banking for American Savings Bank.  He served as a Community Executive with Aloha United Way in 2007.

Sherry Menor-McNamara, Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii
Sherry is an attorney and the Vice President of Business Advocacy and Government Affairs for the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii. 

Jennifer Thompson, Bates/Lee Advertising
Jennifer is the Director of Client Services for Bates/Lee Advertising and is the owner and Sr. Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Remote Eye.  She also serves on the Board of Directors for Aloha United Way.