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SUMMARY:Coffee Talks Presented by Navian Hawaii: Looking Ahead: Trends of 2026
DESCRIPTION:Aloha! Registration for this event is now closed. Walk-ins will be available. Please contact Marisa Escalante at mescalante@cochawaii.org for any questions. \n\n\n\n Level up your morning at the first Coffee Talks of 2026! \n\n\n\nGet ready to kickstart your mornings with Coffee Talks seminar series presented by Navian Hawaii\, designed to elevate your business expertise and expand your professional network. Wherever you are in your business career\, Coffee Talks offers something for everyone. Fuel your ambition\, deepen your knowledge\, and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for success.\n\n\n\nJoin us on Thursday\, February 26\, from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for an engaging and insightful professional development session focused on the trends of 2026\, and what to expect for the coming year. \n\n\n\nLearn from featured speakers\, Sarah Guay\, President & CEO of Hawaii Employers Council\, Lei Pedro\, Publisher & Market President at Pacific Business News\, and David Nguyen\, COO of Navian Hawaii\, on their subject of expertise including HR topics\, workforce\, business services\, and AI. \n\n\n\nWhether you manage a team\, starting a new business\, or want to learn more about market trends and AI\, this panel discussion will provide actionable insights and real-world examples that can elevate your business strategy.\n\n\n\nDon't miss this opportunity to learn\, connect\, and walk away with the knowledge and tools to confidently start your 2026.\n \n\n Registration includes coffee and complimentary pastries provided by 1132 Cafe & Catering.\n\n\n\nFeatured Speakers:\n\n\n\n\nSarah Guay\n\nPresident & CEO\n\nHawaii Employers Council\n\n\n\nSarah Guay was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in June 2022. In her role\, she collaborates with HEC's board of governors and staff to address the ever-evolving needs of Hawaii's employers. She is responsible for the organization's long-term strategy\, leadership\, and key initiatives.\n\n\n\nSarah has an exceptional track record designing and leading human resources\, change management\, and workplace culture initiatives. Prior to her appointment as President & CEO at Hawaii Employers Council\, she served as Vice President of Human Resources at HEMIC\, where she led the digitization of their Human Resources function. Sarah also played an instrumental role in leading the change management efforts behind American Savings Bank's campus development. She is a director with the Oahu Economic Development Board\, serves as an advisor for the Patsy T Mink Center for Business and Leadership\, and was honored as a Woman Who Means Business by Pacific Business News in 2024.\n\n\n\nSarah received her master's degree in organizational communication and a bachelor's degree in general communication from Washington State University. She and her husband have three kids and enjoy spending time outdoors or at the beach in Kailua\, where they live.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLei Pedro\n\nPublisher & Market President\n\nPacific Business Magazine\n\nLei Pedro's family has lived in Hawaii for seven generations. She and her husband James have four adult children and 6 grandchildren.\n\n\n\nLei has held several sales and sales management positions both in and outside of media before returning to Pacific Business News in March 2020. Today she is the market president and publisher of PBN.\n\n\n\nShe studied at the University of Oregon and University of Hawaii at Manoa where she received her bachelor's degree in communications.\n\n\n\nLei's current board service includes International Executives Association\, Honolulu Executives Association and Better Business Bureau of Hawaii.\n\n \n\n\n\nDavid Nguyen\n\nCOO\n\nNavian Hawaii\n\n\n\nDavid Nguyen is the Chief Operating Officer of Navian Hawai i\, a nonprofit healthcare organization providing hospice and palliative care services across O ahu. He oversees enterprise operations including clinical operations\, IT and cybersecurity\, facilities and capital projects\, supply chain\, and organizational strategy.\n\n \n\nDavid has spent over a decade working in information technology and operations\, with experience spanning healthcare systems\, infrastructure\, data\, and process optimization. Over the past six years at Navian Hawai i\, he has helped lead organizational growth\, operational transformation\, and long-term strategic planning in support of patient-centered care.\n\n \n\nBorn and raised in Kalihi\, David brings a deep understanding of Hawai i's local communities and the importance of accessible\, culturally grounded healthcare. He earned both his undergraduate degree and MBA from the University of Hawai i at M noa and remains committed to strengthening Hawai i's healthcare ecosystem through thoughtful leadership and community partnership.\n\n\n\n\nModerated By:\n\n\n\nDan Haire\n\nPresident & CEO\n\nNavian Hawaii\n\n\n\nDan Haire is the President and CEO of Navian Hawaii\, bringing more than a decade of progressive experience across clinical care\, healthcare operations and executive leadership. A BSN-prepared nurse with an MBA\, he blends hands-on clinical expertise with a deep understanding of healthcare systems\, regulatory frameworks\, and financial stewardship.\n\n \n\nSince assuming the CEO role in 2024\, Dan has guided Navian Hawaii in expanding access to hospice and palliative care\, advancing innovative care delivery models\, and strengthening partnerships across Hawaii's healthcare community. His work spans patient care\, chronic disease management\, care coordination\, quality improvement and compliance within Medicare and other federal programs.\n\n \n\nDan is known for his thoughtful\, collaborative leadership and his ability to translate complex healthcare challenges into practical\, patient-centered solutions. His combination of tactical experience and strategic vision continues to make him an impactful advocate for improving healthcare delivery\, strengthening system efficiency and supporting the well-being of our Hawaii communities.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Aloha! Registration for this event is now closed. Walk-ins will be available. Please contact Marisa Escalante at mescalante@cochawaii.org for any questions. \;
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\n📈\; \;Level up your morning at the \;first Coffee Talks of 2026! \;📈\;
\n
\nGet ready to kickstart your mornings with Coffee Talks seminar series presented by Navian Hawaii\, designed to elevate your business expertise and expand your professional network. \;Wherever you are in your business career\, Coffee Talks offers something for everyone. Fuel your ambition\, deepen your knowledge\, and connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for success.
\n
\nJoin us on \;Thursday\, February 26\, \;from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for an engaging and insightful professional development session focused on the trends of 2026\, and what to expect for the coming year. \;
\n
\nLearn from featured speakers\, Sarah Guay\, President &\; CEO \;of Hawaii Employers Council\, \;Lei Pedro\, Publisher &\; Market President \;at Pacific Business News\, and \;David Nguyen\, \;COO of Navian Hawaii\, on their subject of expertise including HR topics\, workforce\, business services\, and AI. \;
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\nWhether you manage a team\, starting a new business\, or want to learn more about market trends and AI\, \;this panel discussion will provide \;actionable insights \;and real-world examples that can elevate your business strategy.
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\nDon'\;t miss this opportunity to \;learn\, connect\, and walk away with the knowledge and tools to confidently start your 2026.
\n \;\n\n\;Registration includes coffee and complimentary pastries provided by 1132 Cafe &\; Catering.
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\nFeatured Speakers:\n
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Sarah Guay
\nPresident &\; CEO
\nHawaii Employers Council
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\nSarah Guay was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer in June 2022. In her role\, she collaborates with HEC&rsquo\;s board of governors and staff to address the ever-evolving needs of Hawaii&rsquo\;s employers. She is responsible for the organization&rsquo\;s long-term strategy\, leadership\, and key initiatives.
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\nSarah has an exceptional track record designing and leading human resources\, change management\, and workplace culture initiatives. Prior to her appointment as President &\; CEO at Hawaii Employers Council\, she served as Vice President of Human Resources at HEMIC\, where she led the digitization of their Human Resources function. Sarah also played an instrumental role in leading the change management efforts behind American Savings Bank&rsquo\;s campus development. She is a director with the Oahu Economic Development Board\, serves as an advisor for the Patsy T Mink Center for Business and Leadership\, and was honored as a Woman Who Means Business by Pacific Business News in 2024.
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\nSarah received her master&rsquo\;s degree in organizational communication and a bachelor&rsquo\;s degree in general communication from Washington State University. She and her husband have three kids and enjoy spending time outdoors or at the beach in Kailua\, where they live.
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\nLei Pedro
\nPublisher &\; Market President
\nPacific Business Magazine
\nLei Pedro&rsquo\;s family has lived in Hawaii for seven generations. She and her husband James have four adult children and 6 grandchildren.
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\nLei has held several sales and sales management positions both in and outside of media before returning to Pacific Business News in March 2020. Today she is the market president and publisher of PBN.
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\nShe studied at the University of Oregon and University of Hawaii at Manoa where she received her bachelor&rsquo\;s degree in communications.
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\nLei&rsquo\;s current board service includes International Executives Association\, Honolulu Executives Association and Better Business Bureau of Hawaii.
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\nDavid Nguyen
\nCOO
\nNavian Hawaii
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\nDavid Nguyen is the Chief Operating Officer of Navian Hawaiʻ\;i\, a nonprofit healthcare organization providing hospice and palliative care services across Oʻ\;ahu. He oversees enterprise operations including clinical operations\, IT and cybersecurity\, facilities and capital projects\, supply chain\, and organizational strategy.
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David has spent over a decade working in information technology and operations\, with experience spanning healthcare systems\, infrastructure\, data\, and process optimization. Over the past six years at Navian Hawaiʻ\;i\, he has helped lead organizational growth\, operational transformation\, and long-term strategic planning in support of patient-centered care.
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Born and raised in Kalihi\, David brings a deep understanding of Hawaiʻ\;i&rsquo\;s local communities and the importance of accessible\, culturally grounded healthcare. He earned both his undergraduate degree and MBA from the University of Hawaiʻ\;i at Mā\;noa and remains committed to strengthening Hawaiʻ\;i&rsquo\;s healthcare ecosystem through thoughtful leadership and community partnership.
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Moderated By:\n
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Dan Haire
\nPresident &\; CEO
\nNavian Hawaii\n
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Dan Haire is the President and CEO of Navian Hawaii\, bringing more than a decade of progressive experience across clinical care\, healthcare operations and executive leadership. A BSN-prepared nurse with an MBA\, he blends hands-on clinical expertise with a deep understanding of healthcare systems\, regulatory frameworks\, and financial stewardship.
\n \;
\nSince assuming the CEO role in 2024\, Dan has guided Navian Hawaii in expanding access to hospice and palliative care\, advancing innovative care delivery models\, and strengthening partnerships across Hawaii&rsquo\;s healthcare community. His work spans patient care\, chronic disease management\, care coordination\, quality improvement and compliance within Medicare and other federal programs.
\n \;
\nDan is known for his thoughtful\, collaborative leadership and his ability to translate complex healthcare challenges into practical\, patient-centered solutions. His combination of tactical experience and strategic vision continues to make him an impactful advocate for improving healthcare delivery\, strengthening system efficiency and supporting the well-being of our Hawaii communities.\n
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