YP Exec Connect with Trini Kaopuiki Clark, Tricia Fetui and Tyler Kurashige Sponsored by Enterprise Rent-A-Car and HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union

Exclusive luncheon event for YP members only!

Join us for Exec Connect: Nonprofit Leadership & Leading the Next Generation to hear from executives at Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii, Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, and Make-A-Wish Hawaii. Learn about their leadership journeys, how they engage young leaders through board service, and opportunities for young professionals to grow as leaders while making a meaningful impact in our community.

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!

Please 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!

Executive 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!

Featured Executives:

Trini Kaopuiki Clark
President & CEO
Make-a-Wish Hawaii

Trini Kaopuiki Clark is a longtime Hawaiʻi leader whose career has been dedicated to storytelling, community impact and service. A University of Hawaii graduate, she spent nearly 20 years in Hawaiʻi’s television industry, including at KHON2 News, where she helped create the state’s first lifestyle show, Living808, before bringing her expertise to nonprofit leadership.

As President and CEO of Make-A-Wish® Hawaii, a role she has held for the past 7½ years, Trini leads a team of 26 staff members and more than 400 Hawaiʻi volunteers in advancing the organization’s mission to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. During her tenure, she has guided the chapter through the pandemic, achieved record-breaking fundraising success, strengthened its workplace culture, and helped earn local and national recognition for excellence and innovation. Those honors include first place in the Best Places to Work for Women category by Hawaii Business Magazine and first place in Hawaii’s Best Workplaces competition by Pacific Business News.

On November 2, she will begin a new chapter as HMSA’s Vice President of Strategic Communications and Marketing, continuing her passion for connecting people, building community and making a positive difference across Hawaii.

Tricia Fetui
Chief Operating Officer
Chamber of Commerce Hawaii

Tricia Fetui is the Chief Operating Officer of the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii.

Tricia Fetui serves as Chief Operating Officer of the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, where she oversees the organization’s operations, membership, marketing and communications, programs and events, and public affairs teams. In this role, she helps advance the Chamber’s mission of strengthening Hawaii’s business community and driving initiatives that support the state’s long-term economic success.

Prior to joining the Chamber, Fetui held leadership roles with the Aloha Council, Boy Scouts of America (serving Hawaii, Guam, and American Samoa), March of Dimes Hawaii, The Queen’s Health Systems, The Madden Corporation, and Central Pacific Bank.

A recognized leader in Hawaii’s business community, Fetui was honored as a Pacific Business News Women Who Mean Business honoree in 2023 and was named one of Modern Luxury Hawaii’s Dynamic Women in 2025.

She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Domestic Violence Action Center, is a member of the ACCE Events Advisory Council, and is part of the ESPN Sheraton Bowl Events Committee.

Fetui earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from Hope International University in Fullerton, California, where she was a member of the university’s women’s volleyball team.

Outside of work, she enjoys supporting her family’s pursuits and is a proud mother of two student-athletes, Josiah Fetui who plays football for the University of Hawaii, and Isabella Fetui who plays volleyball for Franklin Pierce University, giving her plenty of opportunities to cheer from the sidelines.

Tyler Kurashige
President/CEO
Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii

Tyler Kurashige is President and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii, where he leads the organization's statewide mission to create meaningful mentoring relationships for youth across Oahu, Maui, and Kauai.

With more than 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership and community-based human services, Tyler has spent two decades with Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii, previously serving as Chief Operating Officer and Director of Program Operations. His leadership has focused on organizational growth, strategic partnerships, program expansion, and long-term sustainability.

A graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Tyler holds a master's degree in Public Administration. He believes deeply in the power of relationships to transform lives and strengthen communities throughout Hawaii.

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Date and Time

Thursday Oct 22, 2026
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM HST

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.

Fees/Admission

Includes lunch and beverages.

Menu options: Classic Cobb Salad, Pacific Club Wrap sandwich, or Vegetarian chef's choice option

Refund Policy

5 or more business days before the event – Full refund
2–4 business days before the event – 50% refund
1 business day before the event or day of event – No refund

Please note: Refund eligibility is based on the calendar day prior to the event, not a 24-hour window. Once we reach the business day before the event, refunds are no longer available due to final guest counts and event preparation. If you are unable to attend, tickets may be transferred to another attendee. Please contact us with the new attendee’s name and email prior to the event.

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