New advisory board will enable a stronger
connection with Hawai'i communities
HONOLULU, Jan. 29,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to continue
cultivating a deep and enduring relationship with local Hawai'i
communities, Alaska Airlines announced today the establishment of
the Hawaiʻi Community Advisory Board (HICAB). The HICAB will
support Alaska's ongoing
commitment to developing a true and authentic understanding of
Hawai'i's people and culture as the airline combines with Hawaiian
Airlines – honoring the legacy and significance of this beloved
brand and reinforcing Alaska's
expanded role in Hawai'i.
"For over four decades, we have had a Community Advisory Board
in the state of Alaska to seek
input from communities across the state," said Ben Minicucci, Alaska Airlines CEO. "Over the
years, this exchange of ideas and information has helped us remain
deeply connected to communities across a vast region that, like in
Hawai'i, are uniquely reliant on air travel. The CAB functions to
ensure that our business and service are informed by local needs.
We have been proud to serve Hawai'i for over 16 years, but we know
we have more to learn and feel a great responsibility to serve the
people of Hawai'i for generations to come."
The 16-member HICAB represents Alaska Airlines guests in Hawai'i
by diversity of gender, ethnicity and industry sector, including
non-profit, education, healthcare, business, tourism and
agriculture. The board also ensures geographic diversity with
members from each of the main Hawaiian Islands who will serve
either two- or three-year staggered terms. The HICAB will be a
corporate and community sounding board for Alaska in Hawai'i, providing feedback and
recommendations on Alaska's
business approaches and initiatives, local current events, and
community investment needs.
The inaugural HICAB members are:
- Paula Akana – President & CEO, The Friends
of ʻIolani Palace
- Nāʻalehu Anthony – Founder, Palikū Documentary
Films
- Todd Apo – VP, Community Partnerships &
Public Affairs, Hawai'i Community Foundation
- Rosie Davis –
Executive Director, Huli Au Ola,
Maui County Area Health Education Center (AHEC)
- Stephanie Donoho – Administrative Director,
Kohala Coast Resort Association
- Art Gladstone – EVP
& Chief Strategy Officer, Hawai'i Pacific Health
- Hōkūlani Holt – Director of Kahōkūala, Hawaiian
Cultural Arts Institute, UH Maui College
- Stephanie Iona – Community Outreach Manager,
Kekaha Agriculture Association
- Meli James –
Cofounder, Mana Up
- Valerie Janikowski – Program Administrator,
Lānaʻi Kinaʻole
- Kūhiō Lewis – CEO, Council for Native Hawaiian
Advancement
- Colbert Matsumoto – Chairman, Tradewind Group
- Ben Rafter –
President & CEO, Springboard Hospitality
- Trisha Kēhaulani Watson-Sproat – President, Honua
Consulting
- Jayson Watts –
Director of Environmental Health and Safety, Mahi Pono
- Kūhaʻo Zane – COO & Creative Director, Sig Zane
Designs & SZKaiao Creative
"The HICAB will be instrumental in shaping the future of Alaska
Airlines in Hawai'i," said Daniel
Chun, Alaska Airlines Regional Vice President, Hawai'i.
"Their insights into our local community's needs and preferences
will guide our decision-making, ensuring that our services and
initiatives not only resonate with Hawaiʻi residents, but also
foster sustainable growth."
For more information on Alaska's combination with Hawaiian Airlines,
visit our joint website at https://localcareglobalreach.com/.
About Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines and our regional
partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States, the Bahamas, Belize, Canada, Costa
Rica, Guatemala and
Mexico. We offer our guests a premium flying experience with
award-winning customer service and an industry-leading loyalty
program, Mileage Plan. With our fellow oneworld
Alliance members and additional global partners, our guests have
more choices than ever to purchase, earn or redeem on
alaskaair.com across 30 airlines and more than 1,000 worldwide
destinations. Learn more about Alaska at news.alaskaair.com and
follow @alaskaairnews for news and stories. Alaska
Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group.
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