UHAA About/History

The University of Hawai‘i Alumni Association is an international network of alumni whose collective goals are to:

  1. Promote and support the University of Hawaiʻi by connecting alumni and friends with the university and with each other
  2. Strengthen stakeholder relationships in the community
  3. Inspire pride among the University of Hawaiʻi ʻohana

Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, UHAA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and includes a nationwide and international network of affiliated alumni groups.

The University of Hawaiʻi Foundation established the Office of Alumni Relations with the approval of the Board of Regents in December 2002. The Office of Alumni Relations works closely with UHAA to serve the community of UH alumni and students in Hawai‘i and worldwide.

As of August 2019, UHAA discontinued dues-based membership. All alumni are now eligible for special benefits, programs and resources as a result. If you have any questions about this change, please email [email protected].

Past UHAA Presidents

  • 2018-2020
    Jill Hasegawa JD '04
  • 2016-2018
    Bernadette Baraquio '94, '96, '17
  • 2014-2016
    Ken Hayashida '83
  • 2012-2014
    Patrick Oki '92
  • 2010-2012
    Douglas Inouye '85, '03
  • 2008-2010
    Mitchell Ka'aiali'i '92, '97
  • 2007-2008
    Ren Hirose '85
  • 2005-2007
    Janet Yoshida '82
  • 2004-2005
    Karl H. Fujii '90
  • 2003-2004
    Christine Kondo '97
  • 2002-2003
    Arnold Kishi '71, '81
  • 2001-2002
    Joseph DeMattos, Jr. '95
  • 2000-2001
    Lawrence Cutwright '75
  • 1999-2000
    Edward Hirata '56
  • 1998-1999
    Robin Campaniano '73, '83
  • 1996-1998
    Kent Tsukamoto '78
  • 1995-1996
    Russell Okata '67
  • 1994-1995
    Donald C. W. Kim '58
  • 1993-1994
    Wallace Fujiyama
  • 1992-1993
    Oswald Stender '58
  • 1991-1992
    Ben Taguchi '54
  • 1990-1991
    Heidi Wild '85
  • 1989-1990
    Vernon Char '56
University of Hawai‘i Alumni