UHAA About/History
The University of Hawai‘i Alumni Association is an international network of alumni whose collective goals are to:
- Promote and support the University of Hawaiʻi by connecting alumni and friends with the university and with each other
- Strengthen stakeholder relationships in the community
- 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