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CEO of Architects Hawaii Ltd. Bettina Mehnert (MBA), along with HPU College of Business Dean Deborah Crown, Ph.D., were among the Hawai‘i women leaders recognized for their professional achievements at the 2015 Pacific Business News “Women Who Mean Business” event. Melissa Pampulov (MA) and Stefan Pampulov (MBA, BSBA ’01) welcomed the newest addition to their family, Axel Cruz Pampulov, on March 21, 2014. 4 Daina Papadaki (BA) is an up-andcoming film director and producer. Her latest short film, “5 Ways 2 Die,” made rounds at many international film festivals, including the 5th Festival Biennale Corto Helvetico al Femminile in Switzerland and the 39th Cleveland International Film Festival. Salam “Sam” Rasoul (MBA) won a special election and is a member of the Virginia General Assembly (House of Delegates) representing District 11 (Roanoke). He also runs Envigor, a healthcare consulting firm, and previously served as CFO and COO of Kissito Healthcare International.
2004
Bradley Gillis (BSBA) is a successful commercial real estate broker and entrepreneur in Salisbury, MD. He currently serves as senior advisor for Sperry Van Ness/Miller Commercial Real Estate and holds the industry’s most prestigious designation, Certified Commercial Investment Member. Cheryl Price (MBA) was promoted by Hawaiian Airlines to director of inflight initiatives. Cheryl develops and 20 I HPU 50th
implements strategic initiatives that will elevate Hawaiian Airlines’ in-flight service. Shannon Wiggins (BSBA) serves as corporate communications manager of Dunhill, Hawai‘i’s top professional search firm. Dunhill is a family-owned firm that was started by Shannon’s mother, Nadine Stollenmaier. Dunhill has been awarded Pacific Business News’ “Fastest 50 Growing Companies in Hawaii” and “Top 25 Woman-Owned Business in Hawaii.”
2005
Michelle Kramer (BA) was selected for Guam Business Magazine’s “40 Under 40” list. In addition to growing her family’s Marshall Islands-based wholesale and shipping business in Guam, she manages the company’s Guam and NMI real estate holdings. Michelle was accepted into the first Marianas Pacific Century Fellowship program, based on a prestigious leadership and public service initiative started by President Lyndon B. Johnson.
2006
Virginia Dickman-Lopez (MBA, BSBA ’05) and her husband Robert DickmanLopez (BA) welcomed their son, Oliver Dickman-Lopez, to the world on May 28, 2015 in Chicago. 5 Rebecca Ford (BA) and Harry Buerkle (BA) were married on Sept. 27, 2014, in Malibu, Calif. They honeymooned in the Cook Islands in November. Rebecca works at The Hollywood Reporter as a film reporter while Harry works as a filmmaker. 6
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Tim Pfingsten (MA) was named the Queen’s Health System’s director of organizational development and recruitment. His responsibilities include creating and implementing programs for employee development, building organizational and leadership strength, and creating an engaged learning culture.
2007
Scott Nolan Smith (BA) joined the newly opened Washington, D.C., office of Portland Communications Ltd., a London-based political consultancy and public relations agency. As associate director, he is in charge of advising clients on media and digital engagement strategy, international affairs, diplomatic communications and digital transformation.
2008
Shaholly Ayers (BA) was selected by Nordstrom in 2014 for their National Anniversary Catalog that was shot in New York City. Despite being born with a partial right arm, Shaholly has not let her disability stop her from reaching her dreams. She also volunteers as a basketball coach for the Special Olympics and has done volunteer work at Shriners Hospital. Henri Bouderlique (MA) moved to Tahiti five years ago and within two years opened a training company called HELP. Henri’s company specializes in intuitive trainings in Tahitian, English and French. More information can be found at the website: helpintuitiveenglish.com 7 Young Travel Professionals cofounder Wahza Dube (BSBA) and