Ryan Ozawa

Ryan Ozawa

Mililani Town, Hawaii, United States
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Independent journalist, digital storyteller, community builder, startup cofounder, PR…

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Experience

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    Brooklyn, New York

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    Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

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    Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

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    Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

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    Honolulu

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    Remote

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    Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

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    Remote

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    Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

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    Honolulu, HI

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    680 Iwilei Rd., Suite 777, Honolulu, HI 96817

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    Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

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    Honolulu, HI

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    Honolulu, HI 96817

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    Honolulu, HI

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    Hawaiian Islands

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    Honolulu, HI

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    Honolulu, HI

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Education

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Volunteer Experience

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    Founder

    Kilinahe Foundation

    - Present 2 years 1 month

    Science and Technology

    The Kilinahe Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) public charity dedicated to the education and advancement of Native Hawaiians through science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) initiatives rooted in indigenous knowledge, sustainability, and social equity.

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    CIO & Board Member

    ID8

    - Present 2 years

    Arts and Culture

    ID8 (formerly Bizgenics) is a Hawaii-based 501C3 education nonprofit dedicated to fostering ideation and expression to create positive impacts.

  • At-Large Member

    Mililani Neighborhood Board No. 25

    - 2 years 1 month

    Politics

    Oahu’s Neighborhood Board System was created in 1973 to assure and increase community participation in the decision-making process of government. There are 33 Neighborhood Boards in the City and County of Honolulu, with the Mililani-Waipiʻo-Melemanu Neighborhood Board (No. 25) the largest.

  • Secretary of the Board of Directors

    Jodo Mission of Hawaii

    - 8 years 1 month

    Arts and Culture

    Served as board advisor, board member, and secretary of the Jodo Mission of Hawaii, founded in 1907 and one of 7,000 Jodo Shu Buddhist temples around the world. Assisted in strategy, event planning, and online marketing, among other responsibilities.

Publications

Honors & Awards

  • Best One-Person Online Features Site

    Society of Professional Journalists - Hawaii Chapter

    For the second year in a row, "Hawaii Bulletin" was awarded second place in the "All Media" category for "Best One-Person Online Features Site/Best One-Person Features Blog" for calendar year 2022 by SPJ Hawaii Chapter.

  • Best Short Form Feature Writing

    Society of Professional Journalists - Hawaii Chapter

    Two "Tech View" columns in the Honolulu Star-Advertiser received first place and second place awards in the "Short Form Feature Writing" category for calendar year 2022 by SPJ Hawaii Chapter.

  • Best One-Person Online Features Site

    Society of Professional Journalists - Hawaii Chapter

    "Hawaii Bulletin" was awarded second place in the "All Media" category for "Best One-Person Online Features Site/Best One-Person Features Blog" for calendar year 2021 by SPJ Hawaii Chapter.

  • News Column Writing - Third Place

    Society of Professional Journalists - Hawaii

    Third-place award for Column Writing in News in the 2020 Excellence in Journalism awards, sponsored by the Hawaii Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

  • Startup Paradise Champion of the Year

    Hawaii Venture Capital of the Year

    For supporting, promoting and building a successful startup culture and ecosystem in Hawaii.

  • First Place

    Carol Burnett Fund for Responsible Journalism

    Created to support teaching and research designed to further high standards of ethics and professionalism in journalism, and for awards to outstanding students who have demonstrated a strong sense of journalistic responsibility and integrity.

Organizations

  • Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA)

    Member

    - Present

    The Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA) is a member-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission to enhance the cultural, economic, political, and community development of Native Hawaiians.

  • Mililani Neighborhood Board (#25)

    Voting Member

    - Present

    Honolulu's Neighborhood Boards are the only government-supported civic engagement system in the State of Hawaii, described as the cornerstone of democracy in our county.

  • LION Publishers

    Member

    - Present

    Local Independent Online News (LION) Publishers is a professional journalism association for independent news publishers who envision a world where thriving, independent news organizations provide equitable access to inclusive and impactful news and information.

  • National Association of Independent Writers and Editors (NAIWE)

    Member

    - Present

    Members include novelists, copywriters and copyeditors, proofreaders, writing teachers and coaches, business writers and editors, academic writing evaluators, indexers, book cover designers, project managers, public speakers, and other specialists.

  • Society of Professional Journalists

    Member

    - Present

    The nation’s most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior.

  • Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii

    Member

    - Present

    As the “Voice of Business” in Hawaii, the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii is a statewide, non-profit organization founded in 1850 to serve as the advocate for business in Hawaii.

  • Online News Association

    Associate Member

    - Present

    The Online News Association is the world’s largest digital journalism association. Membership includes journalists, technologists, executives, students, educators and other digital media professionals. ONA’s mission is to inspire and support innovation and excellence in digital journalism.

  • Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce

    Member

    - Present

    Founded in 1974, the Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce (NHCC) strives to encourage and promote the interests of Native Hawaiians engaged in business and professions.

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