“‘Īnana is a program about hope—hope for the future. By harnessing the creativity, ingenuity, and entrepreneurial talent that our Chaminade students bring, we can ensure a brighter future for all of us in Hawaii.”
Inana Program
The ‘Īnana Innovators Program is supported by the Minority Business Development Administration. Through a $600,000 grant to Chaminade University, the MBDA is supporting student entrepreneurs to develop solution-oriented technological and business enterprises that build value and strengthen our island communities.
CIFAL Honolulu
The ‘Īnana Innovators Program is housed in the UN CIFAL Centre at Chaminade University of Honolulu. It is the 21st international training and research centre of the CIFAL Global Network and the only centre located in the Pacific Region.
Program Team
Dr. Helen Turner
Mariane Uehara
Maverick Kaopio
Advisors
Dr. Edward Brink
DIRECTOR MARIANIST LEADERSHIP CENTER
Dr. Janet Davidson
VICE PROVOST
Dr. Gail Grabowsky
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR UN CIFAL HONOLULU
Dr. Roy Panzarella
DIRECTOR HOGAN ENTREPRENEURIAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
Dr. Annette Santos
INTERIM DEAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATION