Hot Shots – 4/23/2025

Photo courtesy Joseph Esser Photography and YWCA O‘ahu

YWCA O‘ahu Celebrates Leaders

YWCA O‘ahu recognized its 2025 LeaderLuncheon honorees at its 48th annual LeaderLuncheon Meet and Greet. Pictured (from left) are Susan Ing, YWCA O‘ahu board chair; Momi Akimseu, senior vice president of brand and integrated marketing at Bank of Hawai‘i; Michelle Ka‘uhane, senior vice president and chief impact officer at Hawai‘i Community Foundation; Elisia Flores, CEO of L&L Franchise, Inc; Kristi Inkinen Yanagihara, owner of Remedy Intelligent Staffing; and Noriko Namiki, CEO of YWCA O‘ahu. Photo courtesy Joseph Esser Photography and YWCA O‘ahu

Photo courtesy Honolulu Elks Lodge No. 616 and Rio Martell

Elks Lodge Supports High School Seniors

Honolulu Elks Lodge No. 616 recently presented $15,000 to Hui Huliau Hou for its certified technology technician program, which provides computer training to high school seniors in the Wai‘anae area who are being readied for positions with the U.S. Department of Defense. Pictured (from left) are Rio Martell, Elks Hawai‘i state public relations chair; Mike Gonzalez, workforce director of Hui Huliau Hou; and Sheri del Bario, exalted ruler and CEO of Elks Lodge No. 616.  Photo courtesy Honolulu Elks Lodge No. 616 and Rio Martell