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Program Co-Directors: Dr. Donna Ching & Pauline Sato

Pauline Sato and Donna Ching

Dr. Donna Ching, ex officio. Coordinator of Leadership Training Program. Extensions Specialist, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (“CTAHR”), University of Hawaii.

"As the coordinator of the Ag Leadership Program, I have had the privilege of traveling throughout Hawaii and parts of the mainland to learn firsthand about agriculture and the rural communities that sustain this industry.

This exposure has strengthened my commitment to facilitate the development of collaborative leaders who are the foundation of a sustainable industry."

RESUMÉ OF DONNA CHING

Born and raised in Hawai‘i, Pauline Sato has always had a passion for protecting Hawai‘i’s environment. Over the past 25 years, she has worked with various non-profit organizations such as the Bishop Museum and The Nature Conservancy as an environmental educator, volunteer coordinator, teacher trainer, internship coordinator and mentor, community outreach specialist, and island program director.

"While my background is mainly in conservation, I see very close connections with agriculture and am eager to build stronger relationships. Knowing that I will learn much about agriculture in Hawai‘i from the people who actually work in the field invigorates me. I hope that I will meet your expectations to put together a fantastic program with a great new group of participants. With everyone's help, I am confident we will all be successful.”

RESUME OF PAULINE SATO