Meet Our Mentors

Behind every successful entrepreneur is a strong support system, and mentorship plays a vital role in empowering wāhine founders on their journey. At Hawai‘i FoundHer, our mentors are experienced leaders, industry experts, and community advocates who provide invaluable guidance, knowledge, and support to help our founders grow and thrive. By fostering meaningful connections, we create a network of support that uplifts not just businesses, but entire communities.

Our Network of Mentors

Colleen Echohawk

President, Headwater People

Dana Mahina Arimoto

Founder/CEO & Leadership Coach

Jen Apy

Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Outsiders

Kūhaʻo Zane

Creative Director, Sig Zane Designs

Lauren Freeborn

Owner, Seattle Beauty Boss

Lesa Almond

Owner, Beauty Theory Hawaiʻi

Lilinoe Harbottle

Indigenous Data Scientist

Maile Meyer

Founder & Owner, Nā Mea Hawaiʻi & Native Books

Nicole Cacal

Executive Director, TRUE Initiative

Poni Askew

Founder & CEO, Hawaiian Vinegar & Spice

Wendy Awai-Dakroub

Founder & CEO, ʻŌhiʻa Technology & Founder, Sumo Sushi Dubai

Terri Funakoshi

Chief Operating Officer, YWCA Oʻahu

Vivian Pham

Community Health Operations Lead, Kaiser Permanente

Join Our Mentor Network

We’re always looking to expand our community of mentors to support our growing network of founders. If you're interested in sharing your expertise and guiding the next generation of wāhine entrepreneurs, we’d love to connect and match you with a founder.