Friends of HTA Foundation
WHO WE ARE
Friends of HTA is a non-profit organization created to financially support the mission, vision and strategic initiatives of Hawaii Technology Academy.
We are Invested in the Future of our Students
Help us transform education to meet the demands of an ever-changing world.
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Mission of Friends of HTAFriends of HTA supports and fosters the advancement of education for students at Hawaii Technology Academy through the solicitation of financial, human resource and community support. We work to engage in activities that further the mission, vision, and strategic initiatives of our HTA school campuses within the legal limitations of our non-profit (501c3) organization.
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Ways to Give
Learn about the many ways you can make a difference below!
AmazonSmilePlace your Amazon orders through AmazonSmile and select the Friends of Hawaii Technology Academy as the charitable organization of your choice. Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Friends of Hawaii Technology Academy.
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Capital & Endowment GivingThese gifts set the course for continuing a bright future at Hawaii Technology Academy. They directly impact our ability to support students, faculty and staff who are at the core of what we do. Today and for years to come.
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Planned Giving - Your Philanthropic LegacyBy making a planned gift, you can make a significant gift to Hawaii Technology Academy to address some of our community's most pressing issues through students researching and implementing real-world projects. Include HTA in your financial planning and you help ensure that our students leave HTA ready to become thinkers and creators who will positively shape our local and global community.
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Funding or Resources for Academic Programs in our CommunityBy partnering with Hawaii Technology Academy, individuals or organizations can help educate, empower, and engage our students to use their education as a force for good in our world.
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Meet the Friends of HTA Board
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Joelle Cabasa, President
Joelle Cabasa is the Digital Marketing Director for Hawaii Business Magazine from Hilo, Hawaiʻi. Joelle drives the magazine towards digital innovation as the landscape of publishing continues to evolve. She serves as the president on the nonprofit board for the charter school Hawaii Technology Academy and has been with the board since 2019. She is passionate about the role of education in Hawaii and supports various local initiatives like Nalukai Academy, Unrlr, and the Most Likely to Succeed in Hawaii podcast. Before joining Hawaii Business Magazine in 2018, Joelle spent eight years in California building experience in digital marketing across various industries. David Miyashiro, Vice President
David Sun-Miyashiro is the founding executive director of HawaiiKidsCAN, a non-profit organization that partners with families and community members to promote education innovation and equity in Hawaii. He has been a member of the Friends of Hawaii Technology Academy board since September 2020. His connections to HTA include his wife Amy, a middle school math teacher at the Oahu campus, and supporting the participation of HTA students in HawaiiKidsCAN programs, such as the WAVE youth advocacy program and Hawaii Youth Advocacy Film Contest. David’s board service has included the Kailua Neighborhood Board, Common Cause Hawaii, Hawaii ACT Council, James Campbell High School’s Academy of Public and Human Services, and Hawaii Workforce Development Council’s Youth Service Committee, as well as numerous Hawaii State Department of Education stakeholder groups. He is an alumnus of the Weinberg Fellows program and PIE Network Leadership Institute. David holds a bachelor's degree from Brandeis University and masters degrees from the University of Hawaii and Harvard Graduate School of Education. Aaron Domingo, Treasurer
Aaron is the Managing Director and Financial Advisor at Westpac Wealth Partners. Aaron was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii where he attended Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus. He graduated from Belmont University in Nashville, TN with a Bachelor of Business Administration with an emphasis on Music Business Production. Matt Zitello, HTA Liaison
Matt has spent nearly a quarter of a century in Hawaii's educational system. He started as a middle school science teacher at Aiea Intermediate. Matt transitioned into the public charter school system at HTA as a science teacher and later as a member of HTA’s administration team. Matt is currently the Associate Director and Oahu Campus Director at HTA and serves as a school liaison to FoHTA. Matt is a passionate believer in innovative educational practices and theories and feels that such practices must be developed recognizing that each student's needs are unique and must be accommodated. Mary Wenstrom, HTA Liaison
Mary is the Director of Partnerships and Innovative Learning at Hawaii Technology Academy. She has both taught and held leadership roles at schools in Germany, Spain, China, Boston, and Hawaii. Her purpose is to give all students opportunities to practice and refine the skills that will help them thrive in life. Mary is passionate about building innovative programs and teaching students to use their education as a force for good in our world. |
Want to join a progressive team committed to innovation in education?
Friends of HTA is currently seeking excellent new board members. If you are interested in joining the FoHTA team, please email Matt Zitello at mzitello@myhta.org or complete the first steps here.
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