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SUMMARY:YP Exec Connect with Dr. Megan McCorriston and Dr. Carlos Peñaloza Sponsored by Enterprise Rent-A-Car and HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union
DESCRIPTION:Exclusive luncheon event for YP members only!\n\n\n\nThird executive to be announced!\n\n\n\nJoin the YPs for this intimate lunch event with three of Hawaii's prominent leaders dedicated to educating\, supporting\, and empowering Hawai i's next generation! This is open to current YP members only and limited to only eight YP members per executive. Sign up NOW to attend this great "talk story" luncheon and learn from these accomplished business executives!\n\n\n\nPlease note\, a $10 no-show fee will be applied for missed Exec Connect events without at least 24 hours' notice. We understand that schedules can change\, and we kindly ask that you notify us in advance if you're unable to attend. This helps us better manage our events and accommodate others who may be on the waitlist. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!\n\n\n\nExecutive Networking Tip: Let the executive at your table lead the conversation. Your role is to listen\, ask thoughtful questions\, and engage\, not to pitch or dominate the discussion. These moments are rare\, so make them count by being genuinely curious!\n\n\n\nFeatured Executives:\n\n\n\nDr. Megan McCorriston\n\nChief Executive Officer\n\nSeagull Schools\n\n\n\nDr. Megan McCorriston has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Seagull Schools since 2018. Seagull Schools is Hawaii's premier provider of early education services. She holds a Masters and Doctorate in Education from the University of Oxford in England. Most of her career has been in education leadership in Hawaii however she enjoyed a brief stint in higher education at the University of Oxford and worked as a consultant to international NGOs in education in emergencies.\n\n\n\nShe is a published researcher in the field of comparative and international education. She is also an active member of the National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and Child Care Business Coalition in Hawaii. She serves as a proud member of the Rotary Club of West Honolulu. Dr. McCorriston has been a tireless advocate of education as a means for social justice for over 20 years.\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Carlos Pe aloza\n\nChancellor\n\nLeeward Community College and University of Hawaii-West Oahu\n\n\n\nDr. Carlos Pe aloza serves as the dual Chancellor for Leeward Community College and the University of Hawaii-West Oahu. A champion for innovation and equity\, he has spearheaded key regional initiatives\, including the expansion of the Waianae Moku Education Center and the opening of the Wahiawa Value-Added Product Development Center. Dr. Pe aloza is dedicated to building innovative educational pathways that bolster local economic development and the agricultural sector.\n\n\n\nA biologist by training\, he brings over 20 years of expertise in teaching and administration. Previously\, he served as Provost at Saint Luke's College of Health Sciences and Vice Chancellor at Metropolitan Community College. A native of Venezuela and a proud CUNY alumnus\, he holds an A.S.\, B.A.\, M.Phil\, and Ph.D. in Biology.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;"><span style="color:#0000FF\;"><em><strong>Exclusive luncheon event for YP members only!</strong></em></span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="color:#FFFFFF\;"><strong><span style="background-color:#FF0000\;">Third executive to be announced!</span></strong></span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;">Join the YPs for&nbsp\;this intimate lunch event with three of Hawaii&#39\;s prominent leaders dedicated to educating\, supporting\, and empowering Hawai&#699\;i&rsquo\;s next generation!&nbsp\;This is open to current YP members only and limited to only eight YP members per executive. Sign up NOW to attend this great &quot\;talk story&quot\; luncheon and learn from these accomplished business executives!</span><br />\n<br />\n<span style="color: rgb(0\, 0\, 0)\;"><strong><span style="background-color: rgb(255\, 255\, 0)\;">Please note\, a $10 no-show fee will be applied for missed Exec Connect events without at least 24 hours&#39\;&nbsp\;notice.</span></strong>&nbsp\;We understand that schedules can change\, and we kindly ask that you notify us in advance if you&#39\;re unable to attend. This helps us better manage our events and accommodate others who may be on the waitlist. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Executive Networking Tip:&nbsp\;</strong>Let the executive at your table lead the conversation. Your role is to listen\, ask thoughtful questions\, and engage\,&nbsp\;not to pitch or dominate the discussion. These moments are rare\, so make them count by being genuinely curious!</span><br />\n<br />\n<strong>Featured&nbsp\;Executives:</strong></span></span><br />\n<span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;"><img alt="" height="300" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/2453/Image/Megsfinals2-.jpg" style="width: 200px\; height: 300px\;" width="200" /><br />\n<strong><u>Dr. Megan McCorriston</u><br />\nChief Executive Officer<br />\nSeagull Schools</strong><br />\n<br />\nDr. Megan McCorriston has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Seagull Schools since 2018. Seagull Schools is Hawaii&rsquo\;s premier provider of early education services. She holds a Masters and Doctorate in Education from the University of Oxford in England. Most of her career has been in education leadership in Hawaii however she enjoyed a brief stint in higher education at the University of Oxford and worked as a consultant to international NGOs in education in emergencies.<br />\n<br />\nShe is a published researcher in the field of comparative and international education. She is also an active member of the National Association of the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and Child Care Business Coalition in Hawaii. She serves as a proud member of the Rotary Club of West Honolulu. Dr. McCorriston has been a tireless advocate of education as a means for social justice for over 20 years.</span></span><br />\n<br />\n<img alt="" height="214" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/2453/Image/Screenshot2026-09-10at2.05.56PM.png" style="width: 200px\; height: 214px\;" width="200" /><br />\n<span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:verdana\;"><strong><u>Dr. Carlos Pe&ntilde\;aloza</u><br />\nChancellor<br />\nLeeward Community College and University of Hawaii-West Oahu</strong><br />\n<br />\nDr. Carlos Pe&ntilde\;aloza serves as the dual Chancellor for Leeward Community College and the University of Hawaii-West Oahu. A champion for innovation and equity\, he has spearheaded key regional initiatives\, including the expansion of the Waianae Moku Education Center and the opening of the Wahiawa Value-Added Product Development Center. Dr. Pe&ntilde\;aloza is dedicated to building innovative educational pathways that bolster local economic development and the agricultural sector.<br />\n<br />\nA biologist by training\, he brings over 20 years of expertise in teaching and administration. Previously\, he served as Provost at Saint Luke&#39\;s College of Health Sciences and Vice Chancellor at Metropolitan Community College. A native of Venezuela and a proud CUNY alumnus\, he holds an A.S.\, B.A.\, M.Phil\, and Ph.D. in Biology.</span></span></p>\n
LOCATION:Private Downtown location. Inquire with Ruvi or Kaya for details. Please make note of the dress code: Business\, Business Casual\, and Aloha Attire are acceptable for both men and women. Jeans\, shorts\, collarless shirts\, gym shoes\, rubber slippers\, open toed shoes for men\, and any other clothing that would be considered revealing are NOT PERMITTED.
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