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Karolyn Mossman, Brian Schatz honored at 54th Kupuna Aloha Luncheon
The 54th Kupuna Aloha Luncheon was held on Saturday at the Grand Wailea, honoring retired special education teacher Karolyn Mossman and US Sen. Brian Schatz as Kupuna Advocates of the Year.
MEO welcomes 6 summer interns, offers real-world job experience and more
Maui Economic Opportunity welcomes six summer interns, offering them an opportunity for real-world job experience, to explore pathways that serve the community and maybe inspire them to return and become Maui County’s future leaders.
Op Ed: MEO reflects on history, celebration of Community Action Month
May marked Community Action Month – a nationwide event to commemorate the value and meaning of the work of Community Action Agencies. Today Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. has more than 30 programs based on community needs.
Jack Dowling and Erin Mukai join MEO Board of Directors
Jack Dowling and Erin Mukai, both with experience and expertise in housing development and resumes of community service, have joined the Maui Economic Opportunity Board of Directors.
MEO welcomes Jared Appleby as CFO; Melissa Magonigle as HR Director
Jared Appleby and Melissa Magonigle joined the Maui Economic Opportunity executive leadership team in April as Chief Fiscal Officer and Human Resources Director, respectively.
MEO Gala goes on despite the weather; more than $150,000 raised
The recent drenching rains took a respite Saturday evening as 260 attendees gathered at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center to honor state Sen. Troy Hashimoto at Maui Economic Opportunity’s 7th Annual Gala, the nonprofit’s largest fundraiser of the year.
Christy Chung is MEO’s new Chief Operating Officer
Christy Chung has joined Maui Economic Opportunity as Chief Operating Officer. Her job is to manage, coordinate and support MEO’s day-to-day operations and more than 30 programs in the agency’s five departments and offices in Hāna and on Molokaʻi and Lānaʻi. She also is overseeing facilities and ensuring contract compliance.
MEO named winner of The Founders’ Award by SAX and $20,000 gift
Maui Economic Opportunity earned The Founders’ Award from the advisory, audit and accounting firm SAX. The first place finish came with a $20,000 gift, according to the announcement, made on Thursday.
MEO’s chief administrative officer Maggie Batangan earns certified professional credential
Maui Economic Opportunity Chief Administrative Officer Maggie Batangan has earned a certified professional credential from the Society for Human Resource Management, joining the ranks of a worldwide organization dedicated to creating better workplaces.