“Ryan is a wizard when it comes to community, Hawaii, PR and many more skills! He most recently helped my company, Hawaiiverse, with creating and releasing our first press release. The way he took what we had and turned it into a professional work of art was amazing!! Ryan selflessly supports Hawaii's tech community and we're more than lucky to have him. I highly recommend Ryan, if you get the honor to collaborate with him :)”
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Independent journalist, digital storyteller, community builder, startup cofounder, PR…
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I am incredibly humbled and honored to be named one of Pacific Business News 40 Under 40 honorees for 2024. Being included among such an inspiring…
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AI Backlash: Cara and ‘Not By AI’ Rage Against the Machine
AI Backlash: Cara and ‘Not By AI’ Rage Against the Machine
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A huge congratulations to my former colleagues at HPR for the win! Particularly a huge shout out to Savannah Harriman-Pote and Russell Subiono for…
A huge congratulations to my former colleagues at HPR for the win! Particularly a huge shout out to Savannah Harriman-Pote and Russell Subiono for…
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Experience
Education
Licenses & Certifications
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.
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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.
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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
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LOST Thought: Leading Thinkers Discuss LOST
Inukshuk Press
LOST Thought is a compilation of essays about the television series LOST from well known bloggers, authors and scholars - edited and featuring entries by Pearson Moore.
Other authorsSee publication
Honors & Awards
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement (CNHA)
Member
- PresentThe 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.
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Mililani Neighborhood Board (#25)
Voting Member
- PresentHonolulu'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.
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LION Publishers
Member
- PresentLocal 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.
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National Association of Independent Writers and Editors (NAIWE)
Member
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Society of Professional Journalists
Member
- PresentThe nation’s most broad-based journalism organization, dedicated to encouraging the free practice of journalism and stimulating high standards of ethical behavior.
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Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii
Member
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Online News Association
Associate Member
- PresentThe 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.
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Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce
Member
- PresentFounded 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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