The Public Administration Student Organization (PASO) hosted its Fall 2025 Speaker Series on November 14, 2025, featuring a distinguished panel of public leaders and policy practitioners who shared their expertise on the current challenges and opportunities in advancing equitable policy across Hawaiʻi’s public and nonprofit sectors.
The event brought together:
- Nikki Chun, UH Vice Provost for Enrollment Management
- Maddy McKeaguey, Policy Director, Hawaiian Council
- Sandy Ma, Public Policy Committee Member, AAUW Hawaiʻi
- Carmela Resuma, Deputy Administrator, Kilohana, Hawaiian Council
- Kenna Stormogipson, Executive Director, Hawaiʻi Housing Policy Foundation
The panel discussion, followed by a networking session, provided PUBA students with meaningful engagement, practical insights, and dialogue on actionable approaches to reducing systemic inequities in public service. PASO extends its appreciation to all speakers and participants whose contributions supported our mission to foster informed, community-centered public leadership.