In its 21st year, the Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program at Chaminade University announces its speaker series for the fall 2023 term. The Hogan speaker series features business leaders and entrepreneurs who share the background of their success, insight, and candid conversations. The program was founded 21 years ago by Ed and Lynn Hogan, founders of Pleasant Hawaiian Holidays, and continues to be supported by the Hogan Family Foundation. Past speakers include designer Anne Namba, Former President and CEO of Kona Brewing Co. Mattson Davis, and Ocean Creation founder Haelee Tallett.

The lectures take place on alternating Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Keiffer Hall room 9 at Chaminade University. Registration is recommended.

October 18, 2023: Ian Kitajima, Co-Founder, Design Thinking Hawaii and President, Pacific International Center for High Technology Research (PICHTR)

November 1, 2023: Leina Ijacic, Chief Administrative Officer, Institute for Human Services (IHS), Representative for the Hogan/American Savings Bank 2020 Nonprofit Competition (First Place Winner) and Clinical Director, Premier Medispa

November 15, 2023: Entrepreneurs Panel Discussion -
Julie Morikawa, President, ClimbHI
Dan Mangum, Founder, Mangum HI & Marketing Director, Nextdoor Hawaii
Haelee Tallett, Owner & Designer, Ocean Creations

November 29, 2023: Gary Hogan, CEO, Hogan Hospitality Group and Hawaiian Hotels & Resorts and CEO and Chairman, Board for Pleasant Travel Service