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.
