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February 2025: Women, Health & Work
Date:
 Thursday, February 13, 2025 Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm
YWCA Laniakea - Fuller Hall

Speakers

  • Lei Pedro (Publisher & Market President, Pacific Business News)

  • Michelle Kirk (Board Member | Executive | Mentor & Coach)

  • Grace Hao (Owner, Coach with Grace)

Moderated by: Denise Della-Sabas (Director of Business Development & Community Partnerships at Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center)

About this Event: Join MCBL for its first Mink Wahine Leadership Series event for 2025. This panel discussion will examine the vital intersection of women's health and their workplace experiences, addressing the distinct challenges women encounter in maintaining their physical and mental well-being while juggling their careers and personal lives.

ABOUT

The Patsy T. Mink Center for Business and Leadership (MCBL) hosts four Mink Wahine Luncheon events throughout the year. The events focus on various leadership issues and topics that are relevant to professional women in Hawaii. MCBL is now offering three luncheons as a poolside chat format and a year-end pau hana to enable attendees to deepen their connection with featured speakers and hosts and network with each other.


If you are interested in the leadership package or have any questions, contact us at [email protected].

2025 EVENT DATES

  • February 2025: Women, Health & Work

    • Date: February 13, 2025

    • Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm

    • YWCA Laniakea - Fuller Hall

  • May 2025: Leading with Intelligence: Impact of AI on Leadership

    • Date: May 6, 2025

    • Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm

    • YWCA Laniakea - Fuller Hall

  • August 2025: DEIB & Allyship

    • Date: August 14, 2025

    • Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm

    • YWCA Laniakea - Fuller Hall

  • December 2025: Leadership Strategies for 2026

    • Date: December 4, 2025

    • Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm*

    • YWCA Laniakea - Fuller Hall

      • Exclusive Holiday Sip + Shop from 4:00pm - 6:00pm featuring local small businesses.

2025 Leadership Sponsors

Mahalo to our 2025 Mink Wahine Leadership Sponsors for their continued support and for empowering women in our community.

Interested in being a VIP Sponsor for 2025, check below for details!

Benefits:

  • 1 reserved table of ten for all four 2025 Mink Wahine Events, with meals included

  • Increased recognition (MCBL Website and Printed Event and Table Collateral)

  • Takeaway tips from featured Guest Speakers

  • Individual VIP Holiday gift boxes feat. a collection of Shop Small Hawaii & Mission Driven products

  • Gain valuable insights and knowledge in a variety of topics relevant to professional women

Package Cost: $3,750

2025 Event Dates:

  • Thursday, 2/13/2025, 11:30a - 1:00p hosted at YWCA Oʻahu, Fuller Hall

  • Tuesday, 5/6/2025, 11:30a - 1:00p hosted at YWCA Oʻahu, Fuller Hall

  • Thursday, 8/14/2025, 11:30a - 1:00p hosted at YWCA Oʻahu, Fuller Hall

  • Thursday, 12/4/2025, 5:00p - 7:00p hosted at YWCA Oʻahu, Fuller Hall

If you are interested in the leadership package or have any questions, email us at [email protected].