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> Did you know: Out of Hawai‘i Community Foundation’s 20-member Board of Governors, 11 are outstanding women. We are privileged to have their guidance, leadership, and insight as HCF enters its second century.

Deborah K. Berger, ChairCo-Founder, The Learning Coalition

Growing up in Hawai‘i, one cannot help but be struck by how intercon-nected our lives are. Giving helps me feel a part of something larger than myself; a part of our unique island community.

Roberta F. ChuSr. Vice President, Bank of Hawaii

I believe in the saying “It is better to give than to receive,” and have seen how giving of time, ideas, and resources can multiple exponentially if it comes from the right place – unconditional giving.

Tyrie Lee Jenkins, MDOwner, Jenkins Eye Care

I come from fi ve generations of strong, community-minded women in my fam-ily and think that women want to feel a connection with the mission they are giving to. Women leaders in phi-lanthropy set a good example for their employees and families and hopefully inspire other women to give.

Mary G.F. BittermanPresident, The Bernard Osher Foundation

As we know, “philanthropy” means love of others. What could be better than serving our community and aim-ing to make it a more compassionate, just, and beautiful place?

Kimberly W. DeyVice President, Charles B. Wang International Foundation

The act of giving has made an enormous positive impact on my life. I invest my time and money into philan-thropic endeavors because my goal is to leave the world a better place than when I arrived.

Judy B. PietschOwner, Judy B. Pietsch Consulting

I know the power of education and scholarships to provide life-changing opportunities. As a former teacher and college counselor, I believe in our youth.

Kaleialoha K. Cadinha-Pua‘a CEO and President, Cadinha & Co., LLC

Giving has encouraged me not only to seek my purpose, but also to understand that purpose. By aligning the act of giving with my heart, I give unconditionally and serve purpose-fully, regardless of the amount given.

Honey Bun HaynesCommunity Volunteer

I am very grateful for my good fortune and have a sense of pride when I am able to share in community projects that make a difference. It is the way I choose to live my life.

Jennifer SabasDirector, The Daniel K. Inouye Fund

Women leaders are collaborative in nature. Building teams, doing good together, and encouraging giving col-lectively casts a net that is broad and lasting. Philanthropy is the glue that keeps our community connected and caring about one another.

Elizabeth Rice GrossmanPresident, The Grossman Charitable Foundation

We have a universal yearning to do what we can, whenever and wher-ever we can. In my opinion, helping others is the purest form of living a life in full.

Katherine G. RichardsonCommunity Volunteer

Philanthropy is a wonderful way for a person to give back to their com-munity. When we all engage in our own way and at our own levels to the causes we feel the most strongly about, everyone reaps the benefi ts of this positive energy.

In honor of Women’s History Month, we celebrate the countless women who make a positive difference for Hawai‘i

Historically, women have given of their time and talents. Today, they are philanthropists, leaders,

and advisors who shape the futures of the commu-nities they care about.

While the impact of philanthropy is communal, the reasons for giving are often rooted in personal ex-periences. These refl ections from the women of Hawai‘i Community Foundation’s (HCF) Board of Governors share the passion behind their giving.

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