‘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.
— Dr. Helen Turner - Principal Investigator

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

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Mariane Uehara

PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Maverick Kaopio

DATA ANALYST

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