Center for Tomorrow's Leaders

On a mission to engage, equip, and empower young leaders for Hawaiʻi. Vision: A movement of world-class, local leaders who create Hawai'i's next chapter.

Mission: To engage, equip, and empower young leaders for Hawai'i.

Photos from Center for Tomorrow's Leaders's post 07/24/2024

🌟 CTL’s First All Access Event: Exclusive to Vanguard 🌟

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to connect with Hawaii’s top companies on August 2nd, from 10 AM to 12 PM at the Entrepreneurs Sandbox. Networking made easy with:

🔄 Round Robin Networking: Quick, dynamic interactions with potential employers.

💡 Idea Exchange: Share and get inspired by innovative ideas.

🔗 Network Boost: Strengthen connections with industry professionals.

📈 Career Insight: Receive advice to elevate your career.

Don't miss this chance to connect, collaborate, and elevate! Sign up now through Hivebrite!

Photos from Center for Tomorrow's Leaders's post 07/23/2024

Mahalo to Hawaii Business Magazine for featuring us and our students in this month's issue!🙌 Gen Z is transforming Hawai‘i's workplaces, and as an organization working closely with this generation, we've gathered fascinating insights from our research.

Our findings suggest that Hawai‘i's workforce must find a way to bridge the generational gap.🤝 Grab a copy of this month's Hawaii Business Magazine to learn more, and stay tuned as we share more of our insights and continue the conversation about Gen Z.🌟

07/18/2024

As a team, we are always striving to grow! 🌱 With our Executive Director Katie Chang on sabbatical this year, we are stepping up together. 💪 Our incredible Office Manager, Sue Yoshida, is ready to support in every way possible. ✨ John Taira, one of our dedicated Student Leadership Facilitators, is eager to continue guiding his students in their leadership journey. 🌟👩‍🎓

We are excited to embrace this new chapter together! 🚀

07/11/2024

As our incredible Executive Director, Katie Chang, embarks on a sabbatical year, the team at the Center for Tomorrow's Leaders is stepping up in exciting new ways.

This year, Ms.Karla and Ms. Megan will step up and lead our marketing team as our Co-Marketing Directors! They can't wait to tell our story and take CTL to the next level this year.

Stay tuned for more updates! 🚀✨

Photos from Center for Tomorrow's Leaders's post 07/08/2024

We all love Ala Moana Mall, but have you ever thought about the people who make it all happen?

Huge mahalo to the Ala Moana Management team for giving our interns an insightful tour and sharing what it's like to navigate the complexities behind the scenes!💥

07/03/2024

As our incredible Executive Director, Katie Chang, embarks on a sabbatical year, the team at the Center for Tomorrow's Leaders is stepping up in exciting new ways.

This year, Ms.Trisha will be stepping up as the Vanguard and Fellows Coordinator, while Ms. Yosh will step up and lead CTL Circle, Community Engagement, and Vision Lab. We are excited to practice what we preach this year on growth, challenging the process, and leading with courage!

Stay tuned for more updates and join us on this inspiring journey! 🚀✨

Photos from Center for Tomorrow's Leaders's post 07/02/2024

Ever wonder how your data moves or where it's stored?

Our Summer in Hawaii interns got to take an inside look at DRFortress, Hawaii's largest carrier-neutral data center and cloud marketplace. Our interns learned about the world of data and how important it is to create safe and secure IT systems.

Mahalo to the DRFortress team!

06/27/2024

As our incredible Executive Director, Katie Chang, embarks on a sabbatical year, the team at the Center for Tomorrow's Leaders is stepping up in exciting new ways.✨

This year, Mrs. Lahela and Mr. Chaz will step up as the Co-High School Programs Directors! They are excited to practice what they preach this year on growth, challenging the process, and leading with courage!

Stay tuned for more updates and join us on this inspiring journey! 🚀✨

06/26/2024

“I love how CTL genuinely cares about us growing as individuals. It's a place where I feel like I have a voice. The facilitators are always there to give advice and encouragement which makes a big difference.” -Angela Yerten, Fellows and Ambassadors C/O 2024

Meet Angela, a Mckinley High School graduate, who has been a part of our CTL for 3 years. She participated in three years of the Ambassadors program and became a Fellow this year. Angela, we are incredibly proud of your growth and thankful to have you as part of our CTL ‘ohana. We are so excited to watch you make Hawai‘i better!

Photos from Center for Tomorrow's Leaders's post 06/24/2024

Last week our Summer in Hawaii interns learned about how layered systems impact our communities with AES Nā Pua Makani on the North Shore!

Alongside their community internships, our interns join us for enriching Fridays filled with field trips, guest speakers, and discussions, all aimed at deepening their roles as local leaders committed to Hawaii. Mahalo to the AES Hawaii team for sharing your knowledge and expertise about renewable energy. 🤝🌱💨

Photos from Center for Tomorrow's Leaders's post 06/20/2024

Are you feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or unsure of your direction in life? Life coaching could be the transformative experience you need to unlock your full potential. Here are three vital areas where life coaching can significantly impact: identifying the cracks in your life, building strong character, and finding your purpose.

Life coaching is an exclusive benefit for our Vanguard Alumni Network! Click the link in our bio to sign up now! 🌟

06/19/2024

🎉 We have BIG news! 🎉

Our Executive Director, Katie Chang, will be taking a one-year sabbatical starting July 1, 2024. She’s heading to Cambridge, Massachusetts to pursue a Masters of Public Administration at Harvard Kennedy School! With new insights, a broader network, and wisdom from global experts, we know Katie will return refreshed and ready to elevate our impact on young leaders.

In the meantime, we’re thrilled that April Nakamura, our current Associate Director, will step in as Interim Executive Director. April has been a visionary leader since CTL’s inception, and we’re excited to see how CTL will evolve under her guidance. 🌟

Stay tuned to hear from the CTL team on the upcoming year of growth! 🚀

Photos from Center for Tomorrow's Leaders's post 06/18/2024

Summer in Hawaii Week 1 at was incredible! Alongside their community internships, our interns join us for enriching Fridays filled with field trips, guest speakers, and discussions, all aimed at deepening their roles as local leaders committed to Hawaii. We began Summer in Hawaii 2024 with a visit to Kāko‘o ‘Ōiwi, where sustainable farming connects people to the land in meaningful and educational ways. Mahalo nui, Kāko‘o ‘Ōiwi, for sharing your mana‘o and your love for this place with us. We can't wait to come back next year!

06/15/2024

Jamie Hirano's journey with CTL began in 2021. From joining as an Ambassador to progressing through our Fellow's program and now as a proud member of Vanguard, Jamie shares her experience with Vanguard's cutting-edge career coaching opportunity.🌟

With the help of one of our dedicated career coaches, Jamie navigated her career path and developed new skills along the way.📈

Interested in exploring career coaching like Jamie did? Click the link in our bio to sign up or contact us for more information.✨

Photos from Center for Tomorrow's Leaders's post 06/13/2024

✨The DREAM Team!✨

No, seriously. 😆 This team is incredible. It's an absolute privilege to work with such passionate and dedicated individuals committed to the future of Hawai‘i.

We have some exciting news to share about the upcoming year. Stay tuned for updates on our growth plans, where we will step up in leadership to empower the next generation of leaders for Hawai‘i. The future is filled with hope, and we can't wait to embark on this journey together!💥

Photos from Center for Tomorrow's Leaders's post 06/10/2024

🎉 GIVE BACK & WIN BIG! 🎉

Join the CTL Circle by supporting us with just $5, $10, or $25 a month, and you could win amazing prizes! 🎁

🌟 What you can win:
📸 A free 1 hour photoshoot from
🥤 A stylish and functional 40oz Stanley
🔊 A JBL waterproof bluetooth speaker to enjoy your favorite tunes

A win-win for you, give back to your community and win big! Every contribution helps us empower Hawai‘i's future leaders. Your support makes a difference!

How to enter:

1️⃣ Follow & Like us on Facebook
2️⃣ Sign up for CTL Circle at the link in our bio
3️⃣ Automatically be entered to win!

3 winners will be chosen on June 18th. Mahalo for giving back! 💖

06/05/2024

Hawai‘i needs leaders, now more than ever.

05/30/2024

🌟✨Inspirational Leader of the Year✨🌟

We are incredibly proud to honor Keith Hayashi, our Inspirational Leader of the Year, at this year's Vision Lab. As the Superintendent of the Department of Education, Superintendent Hayashi oversees 160,000 students, 258 campuses, and more than 40,000 employees. His 30+ year career with the Hawai'i State Department of Education (Hawai'i Public Schools) has been marked by exceptional leadership at every level.

Mr. Hayashi, your unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation continues to inspire us all. Thank you for leading the way! 🌟🙌

05/30/2024

WE ARE HIRING!✨ We are a growing, impactful organization with the mission to Engage, Equip, and Empower young leaders for Hawai‘i. Join our dynamic and fun environment - committed to young leaders! Email or message us if you have any questions.📨

05/28/2024

Leading with courage and integrity, always!✨🌟

Photos from Center for Tomorrow's Leaders's post 05/24/2024

Congratulations to Ho‘oulu, our Year 2 CTL Project of the Year! 🌟This dedicated group of students from Kapolei High School is on a mission to give back to the land that has given them so much. We are deeply inspired by their efforts in restoring Hawai‘i's native plants. Mahalo for being part of this movement of young leaders who love Hawai‘i.

Photos from Center for Tomorrow's Leaders's post 05/14/2024

Only 1 day left to apply to the Fellows Program!

Make senior year a year of growth, opportunity, friendship, and character-building. This is your chance to embark on a journey that will shape your future and create lasting memories.

Don't miss out on this opportunity of a lifetime.

Visit our website to apply, and feel free to DM us if you have any questions!

05/13/2024

This year at Vision Lab, we proudly honored and celebrated Gayle Thompson, an incredible educator at Waimea High School in Kaua‘i. Gayle has been doing an outstanding job as a CTL Partner Teacher for over 5 years now! She embodies the aloha spirit, fostering deep connections with Hawai‘i and her students, and teaching them to give back to the place that's given us so much.🌟✨

Gayle, you're phenomenal, and we're incredibly grateful for everything you do for CTL and our students!

05/09/2024

Two weeks have flown by since Vision Lab, and we're still buzzing with excitement! Reflecting on the incredible moments shared with all of you fills us with hope for Hawaii's future. Witnessing our students shine while presenting their projects was truly inspiring. We are so excited to continue to grow together in leadership. Until next year! 💡

Photos from Center for Tomorrow's Leaders's post 05/06/2024

Congratulations to the Fellows class of 2024! ✨

Hosted at the beautiful Washington Place, our Fellows came together to share their love and commitment to leading FOR Hawai'i. It truly was an inspiring time.

Mahalo to all of the parents, guest speakers, community members, and coaches for supporting this wonderful cohort.

We can’t wait to see what they’ll do in Vanguard, our alumni community.

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Applications for the Fellows program for the class of 2025 are still open! Applications are closing on May 15. Sign up and apply to be part of this legacy.

Photos from Center for Tomorrow's Leaders's post 04/29/2024
04/25/2024

As Hawaiʻi's largest bank, First Hawaiian Bank encourages both employees and customers to dream big and envision a future filled with possibilities. Mahalo to First Hawaiian Bank for their unwavering commitment to engaging, equipping, and empowering young leaders from all communities in Hawaiʻi to start making a difference today. First Hawaiian Bank is our exclusive sponsor for the Fellows program. We're excited to see the impact our young leaders will have at Vision Lab! Mahalo, First Hawaiian Bank, for believing in and supporting our vision for Hawaiʻi's future leaders.

04/24/2024

Island Insurance was founded with a mission to offer insurance solutions to the underserved communities of Hawaii. Their motto, "Always Here to Help," resonates deeply with the local values that are integral to their organization. We're immensely grateful for Island Insurance's commitment to engaging, equipping, and empowering Hawaii's young leaders. We eagerly anticipate collaborating with them to witness the positive impact our young leaders will make at Vision Lab! Mahalo, Island Insurance, for supporting our vision!

Julie Wong ’24 – Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders Fellows Program 2023-2024 11/28/2023

Go Julie!

Julie Wong ’24 – Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders Fellows Program 2023-2024 Congratulations to Priory senior Julie Wong who was accepted to the 2023-2024 cohort of the Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders (CTL) Fellows Program. This is a year-long advanced leadership program to empower future state-level leaders for Hawaiʻi, who are both world-class and local. Fellows cohorts a...

11/27/2023
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