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Faculty and Staff Giving

Faculty and Staff Giving

As a beloved part of Punahou’s community, faculty and staff are essential to Punahou’s tradition of giving. Support from our employees sends an important message of community, gratitude and investment in the School’s important mission.
Nearly 400 faculty and staff embraced the spirit of giving back and made a gift last year. Gifts at any level are needed and appreciated, it’s the act of participating in giving every year that matters. For more information on faculty and staff giving, please contact Leah Freitas, Annual Giving Officer, at 808.943.3270 or lfreitas@punahou.edu.

FACULTY AND STAFF PARTICIPATION (2025 – 2026 SCHOOL YEAR)

Heart of Punahou Employees

The Heart Of Punahou Employees (HOPE) Committee was formed in 2015 by a group of dedicated faculty and staff of Punahou. HOPE’s mission is to bring current Punahou employees together to share a deeper understanding of our School and community, and through peer-to-peer efforts, encourage all current employees to participate in supporting Punahou with a philanthropic gift of any amount every year.

HOPE Members

Alegre Bernstein-Cureton ’07, Junior School Faculty

Angela Bond, Testing Center Coordinator

Erika Buder-Nakasone, Athletics Executive Assistant

Leslie Mabe ’87 Ching, Junior School Administrative Assistant

Katie Chock ’08, Junior School Faculty

Donna Fujita, Food Service Worker

Darryl Funai, Head Athletic Trainer

Janice Murakami ’86 Furuta, Admissions Associate

Mari Hart, Human Resources Specialist

Shauna Hirota, Junior School Faculty

Jen Hong ’92, Junior School Faculty

Jane Kim, Junior School Faculty

Stephanie Lum Yee, Junior School Faculty

Jasmin Maeva, Admissions Associate

Brian Mah, IT Service Technician

Belle Murashige, Junior School Faculty

Gaylynn Nakamatsu, Junior School Faculty

Natalie Au ’92 Nishida, Security Administrative Assistant

Kealaonapua O’Sullivan, Adult Learning Coordinator

Lorelei Saito, Junior School Faculty

Deane Salter ’98, Administrative Dean

Kinau Hirahara ’86 Shipman, Junior School Faculty

Emily Silver, Administrative Dean

Aja Siu, Wo International Center Program Coordinator

Seri Suzuki, President's Office Coordinator

Tyler Terai, Athletic Associate

Lynne Tsuda ’74, Associate Director of College Counseling

Sharon Vincent-Lum ’80, Junior School Faculty

Tiffany Williamson, Senior Accountant

Kristel Young, Assistant Director of Physical Plant

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