Kuleana and Community Talk Story: Turning Pain into Purpose - Event Details
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Kuleana and Community Talk Story: Turning Pain into Purpose
Location: Kilohana: The Academic Success Center
Kuleana & Community Talk Story
Building Community Through Conversation
Finding Your Kuleana: Turning Pain into Purpose
Join our Kuleana and Community Talk Story with Dr. Hannah Preston-Pita!
Dr. Hannah Preston-Pita is a clinical psychologist, CEO of the Big Island Substance Abuse Council (BISAC), author of Letting Go, Holding On, and community leader dedicated to inspiring hope, healing, and purpose through behavioral health, leadership, and service.
This presentation will share how personal experiences, resilience, and a commitment to serving others have shaped Dr. Preston-Pita's journey as a psychologist, nonprofit leader, and author. Through stories of hope, healing, and community, participants will be encouraged to reflect on their own kuleana and discover how their unique experiences can create a meaningful impact in the lives of others.
Friday, September 4, 2026
12 noon - 1 p.m.
Kilohana: The Academic Success Center (1st floor of Edwin Mookini Library)
Open to the public.
Light refreshments will be served.
Sponsored by UH Hilo Chancellor’s Office, UH Hilo Vulcan Athletics, Campus Store, Kilohana: The Academic Success Center, Dr. Colby Miyose, Vanessa Carlson, Dr. Alton Okinaka, and the Center for Global Education and Exchange.
For disability accommodations, please contact Karla Hayashi at karlah@hawaii.edu or (808)932-7287
For more information, contact: corink@hawaii.edu (808) 932-7294
Tags: Kuleana Community Talk Story Kilohana Library Chancellor's Office
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