
University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Chancellor Bonnie D. Irwin was elected to the Hawaiʻi Island Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors at HICC’s annual membership meeting, April 30. Chancellor Irwin will serve as vice president of the board; the vice president chairs the chamber’s Committee on Economic Development.
“I am excited to serve our community in this new way, and I look forward to strengthened relationships between UH Hilo and our local employers,” says Chancellor Irwin.

Carla Kuo, executive officer of the chamber says she’s thrilled to welcome Chancellor Irwin as the 2025-2026 vice president and chair of the economic development committee. The committee works to enhance general business on Hawai‘i Island and supports a stable and healthy economy.
“Her deep commitment to education and innovation, along with her insight into our island’s evolving workforce needs, will be a tremendous asset as we work together to support sustainable economic growth in East Hawaiʻi,” says Kuo.
