Celebrating Leadership in Action
We are proud to share that our President and CEO, Susan Furuta, is a 2026 Women Who Mean Business honoree. The annual recognition by Pacific Business News celebrates outstanding women across Hawaii who demonstrate professional excellence and community impact.
Under Susan’s leadership, Helping Hands Hawai‘i has continued to strengthen its programs and partnerships, serving local families through initiatives like Ready to Learn and Adopt a Family. Her guidance has steered Helping Hands Hawaiʻi through evolving community needs while maintaining strong relationships with donors, volunteers and corporate supporters statewide. These connections strengthen our community, one family at a time, and create empowered families working toward brighter futures.
Susan’s award reflects her long-standing commitment to collaboration, transparency, and responsible stewardship of resources. She works closely with staff, board members and community partners to ensure that programs remain impactful for the families we serve.
Please join us in congratulating Susan on this well-deserved recognition!
