Honolulu County, Hawaii, United States
With over 30 years of nonprofit experience, Paddy Kauhane is the first woman and Native Hawaiian to serve as CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii (BGCH). Since taking the helm of the organization, her leadership has been transformative, expanding access to the critically-needed after-school youth development services to more than 3,800 members and thousands of youth in the communities BGCH serves each year.
• Retained all staff members and kept all nine Clubhouses open during the pandemic • Helped 100% of youth members who regularly attend BGCH Clubhouses achieve on-time grade progression • Launched the five-year “What’s Next” program, where cohorts of teens receive mentoring through high school, go on college tours, and explore career options • Reimagined the organization’s approach to addressing the challenges youth face today • Completed a strategic planning process in 2022 to guide the organization over the next five years