
AFCEA Hawaii
AFCEA Hawaii...connecting people and ideas since 1953
We are a local chapter of AFCEA International. Our ~650 local membership is a non-profit organization that has helped members advance information technology, communications and electronics capabilities.
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AFCEA Hawaii provides a forum for the ethical exchange of information between our military, government and industry communities to collaborate so that technology and strategy align with the needs of those who serve.
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AFCEA is an organization that brings government, industry and academia together to share technical expertise and address community needs; we enable military, government, industry and academic collaboration. AFCEA Hawaii is for anyone in Hawaii with interests in STEM, Cyber, or gaining a better perspective of all levels of government in the Pacific. We welcome all military and professionals in both industry and government, as well as students and their instructors in academia.
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We aim to facilitate networking and engagement, host informative presentations, develop students and professionals, and give back to the local community and nation. AFCEA is a place to reach out and ask a question, state a need, or offer an idea; it is an approachable, professional environment that feels like Ohana.
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BENEFITS
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Connect and Engage
Connect with military, government, academia and industry groups while networking one-on-one with other professionals and senior leaders. AFCEA Hawaii hosts monthly luncheons, and targeted events from Tech-on-Tap to student mentoring to networking socials!

Learn and Innovate
Attend thought-provoking and skill-building events. Join us for tech site visits and tech talks, monthly luncheons with local leaders, and our annual 3 day conference, TechNet Indo-Pacific (TIP) featuring premier keynote speakers and current-issue panel discussions.

Get Noticed
Gain visibility and enhance your resume through leadership opportunities at the Chapter, Regional, and International levels. AFCEA has a full complement of leadership roles designed to develop the next generation of leaders and communicators.

Make a Difference
Do something bigger than yourself by becoming an AFCEA member; we offer opportunities for members to help the Hawaii community through Cyber, STEM, and Robotics mentoring, supporting the AFCEA Hawaii Educational Programs and volunteering at community events.

Be Awarded and Rewarded
Receive international recognition through AFCEA’s Awards and Scholarship programs. Hawaii AFCEANs have traveled to San Diego and Baltimore to receive awards including:
Meritorious Service, Medal of Merit, Leadership, Emerging Leader, and Distinguished Young Professional of the Year!

Plug In Globally
Join the Hawaii chapter and have a global network available to you. AFCEA has more than 120 Chapters world-wide and supports and participates in technical conferences in Hawaii, California, Georgia, Washington, DC, Maryland, Japan, Korea and various sites in Europe.

Have Fun
Make new friends, enjoy free food and drinks! Join us on an awesome adventure!
Board of Directors







Dick Palmieri
Director, President
Don Cloud
Director, Executive Vice President
Cheyenne Hasse
Director, Secretary
Michael Gonzalez
Director, Treasurer
Michael Gresens
Director, VP of Emerging Leaders
Larry Osborn
Director, VP of Intelligence
Joe Delaney
Director, VP of Awards







Jeff Bloom
Director, VP of
Corporate Affairs
ReShonda McKee
Director, VP of
Educational Programs
Allison Hardin
Director, VP of
Events
John Schimmelmann
Director, VP of
Membership
Vic Perez
Director, VP of IT
Support & Communications
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Director, VP of
Cyber
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Director, VP of
Military Affairs

Brandon Lester
Past President
Past Presidents

BRANDON LESTER

CYNTHIA PACHECO

LINDA NEWTON

DEAN FOX

JEFF BLOOM

DICK MACKE
(DECEASED)

CALLISTUS ELBOURNE

SUSIE JANUZZI

JIM MULLER

PETER KIM

CORY LINDO

NORA RUEBROOK

MEL ING (DECEASED)

LOU DARNELL
(DECEASED)
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ED RYGLEWICZ

KEN WIECKING

TIM FREEMAN

GUY WARREN

LISA OLSON

DOC TARANTO

JOHN THORPE

FRANK RAWLERSON (DECEASED)

SANDRA O'HARA

BILLY HANEY (DECEASED)

BEN FUKUMOTO
Advisory Committee

Matthew Sweeney
Financial Advisor

Linda Newton
Regional Vice President

Cynthia Pacheco
Technical Director TechNet Indo-Pacific

Andria Gagnon
Outreach Leader

Shirlene Cardenas
Outreach Leader

Cory Lindo
Past Board Member

Jack Murphy
Past Board Member

Ed Ryglewicz
Past Board Member

Yogi Fong
Past Board Member
