74TH Cherry Blossom Festival Steering Committee

The steering committee is comprised of dedicated and driven individuals who tirelessly volunteer their time and energy to coordinate one of the longest, continually running ethnic festival in the State of Hawaii. The Festival provides an amazing experience for the Queen Contestants and equally important, the Festival provides an opportunity for young professionals to develop and refine skills applicable to all areas of their career and personal lives.

Executive Area

Lori Kim, General Chair Kristin Alm, Advisor Heather Furutani, Advisor Scott Motobu, Treasurer Roxanne Takaesu, Sales Co-Chair Motomi Otsubo, Sales Co-Chair Monica Yamashiro, Donor Relations
Sheri Morishige, Donor Relations Advisor
Carly Ishihara, Contestant Search Chair Erin Todoki, Contestant Coordinator Brittney Kawahara, Contestant Advisor Leah Toma, Contestant Advisor
Shellee Takara, Hospitality Co-Chair Sydnee Reiko Ramirez, Hospitality Co-Chair

SHOW Area

Alyssa Kano, Opening Ceremonies Co-Chair
Shari Nishijima, Opening Ceremonies Co-Chair Jacquelyn Morikubo, Closing Ceremony Co-Chair
Gabriella Gualano, Closing Ceremony Co-Chair
Meagan Nakamoto, Public Appearances Co-Chair
Shelly Imamura, Public Appearances Co-Chair Rachel Yonamine, Contestant Reception Co-Chair
Tim Nohara, Contestant Reception Co-Chair
David Torigoe, Golf Tournament Co-Chair
Kristin Asato, Golf Tournament Co-Chair

Festival Area

Kristyn Sugibayashi, Festival Ball Co-Chair
Jennifer Ezaki, Festival Ball Co-Chair
Jennifer Wong, Judging Co-Chair
Megan Annoura, Judging Co-Chair
Katelyn Stenger, Violet Niimi Scholarship Chair
Ashley Nabeshima-Marumoto, Silent Auction Co-Chair Jordyn Shota-Chang, Silent Auction Co-Chair

Marketing Area

Eric Imada, Souvenir Book Chair
Ruth Shontell, T-Shirt Chair Jessica Balliares, Photographer Hailey Takayesu, Marketing Co-Chair
Jennifer Kumura, Marketing Co-Chair Casey Miyashiro, Haiku Art Contest Co-Chair
Kelsey Uehira, Haiku Art Contest Co-Chair