YP Wahine: Na Leo o Na Wahine: Native Hawaiian Voices Driving Business Sponsored by Aloha Termite & Pest Control and Hawaii State Federal Credit Union

Kakou Collective's founder and illustrator, Kea Peters, grew up in Ewa Beach on the island of Oahu. As a Native Hawaiian and lifelong resident of Hawaii, Kea's passion for the natural beauty of her home blossomed at a young age from spending her childhood in her grandmother's backyard through her adult years when hiking in our mountains and swimming in our oceans with her husband and son.

While Kakou Collective has had different iterations over the years, Kea's intention has always been to create meaningful connections through her original artwork. Her alma mater, the Kamehameha Schools Kapalama, instilled in her an unwavering sense of pride for her home and her place as a Native Hawaiian, which she shares through her art today. Kea empowers the Kakou Collective community to strengthen their connection to Hawaii, inspires them to tell their stories, and nurtures a sense of pride in their personal journeys.


Stevette Santiago
SVP, Chief HR & Brand Officer
UHA Health Insurance

Ms. Santiago oversees UHA's unique corporate culture, brand, and people assets, while directing the team responsible for the development and support of all current employees, as well as attracting new talent to the organization. Prior to working at UHA, she held various executive positions with Young Brothers LLC, Y. Hata and Co. Ltd, HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union, Spirent Communications, and was also part owner of a small business in the wireless industry. Her breadth of different industry experiences and thought leadership in creating best places to work cultures is deeply rooted in her commitment to the islands. She is a sought after thought leader who speaks from a local perspective. From the basement to the boardroom, she connects the dots and has led conversations around strategic alignment, employer branding, financial leadership, coaching, and workplace wellness.

A committed community volunteer, Ms. Santiago is an advisor to the Master of Human Resource Management program at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. She also serves as vice and compensation committee chair of the Board of Directors of HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union, board member and vice chair for Friends of Iolani Palace, and board member for the YMCA Metro Honolulu. She is an active member of the Society for Human Resources Management Hawaii Chapter and a volunteer on their workforce development committee. She is also a volunteer mentor for the inaugural Oiwi Leadership Mentoring Program for Native Hawaiian emerging professionals.

She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in human resources management from the University of Hawaii at Manoa Shidler College of Business and has received her SPHR and SHRM SCP distinction. She is also a Certified Gallup Engagement Champion and Catalytic Coach 2. Born and raised on the island of Kauai, she calls Kaneohe home.

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Hayley Kāne

Hayley Cheyney Kāne is an aspiring medical doctor, health educator, prevention care coordinator, and former Miss Hawaiʻi, focused on heart disease prevention and health equity. She partners with community organizations to promote culturally grounded, sustainable lifestyle change and brings an engaging, thoughtful approach to moderating impactful conversations. 


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