Dayna Hasegawa, VP of Talent Management & Volunteers

Dayna Hasegawa is currently Director of Talent Acquisition and Learning Development for Bank of Hawai'i, one of the leading financial institutes in Hawai'i.  She holds over 10 years of experience in training & development, and over 6 years in Talent Acquisition in the medical, retail and financial industries.  With both functions recently added under her purview for the bank, she is able to think more broadly when it comes to attracting and developing talent for the future.  In this unique role, she is working on expanding and building synergy between talent acquisition and learning in order to enhance the employee experience throughout their entire career lifecycle.  From attraction to development and retention, Dayna strives to provide a world-class experience for candidates, employees and managers at all levels.  Her contributions include leading organization-wide development programs, implementation of a new HR system, redesign of career development and performance management, and re-building of both Talent Acquisition and Learning Development teams.  Dayna has a BA in Psychology from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa and is a life-long learner who most recently completed The Women's Leadership Academy with Dale Carnegie. Contact - volunteers@atdhawaii.org

Keola Suliven is currently the Learning & Development Manager at Central Pacific Bank. With over 10 years of experience within the financial industry, he brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role and is dedicated to fostering growth and innovation. His diverse past work history, which includes accounting and payroll, create a unique blend of experience that enable him to identify training needs with stakeholders, curate comprehensive learning materials, and create digital media training modules that resonate with diverse audiences.

With a Bachelor of Arts in Digital Cinema (School of Cinematic Arts) from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) in Management from Hawaii Pacific University, he skillfully blends creative thinking with strategic business acumen to design and implement impactful development programs. Contact- records@atdhawaii.org

Jie Jiang, VP of Sponsorships

JJ serves as the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at ATD Hawaii, where she is committed to fostering collaborations that enhance learning and development opportunities across the islands. As the Manager of Learning & Development at HEMIC, JJ designs and implements impactful training programs that align with organizational goals and promote growth for both employees, leadership, and the company.

JJ holds an L.L.M in Law and a Master’s degree in Adult Training and Teaching, bringing a unique blend of legal insight and expertise in education to her work. With years of experience in the federal government and Microsoft, JJ combines strategic innovation with practical solutions to create meaningful learning experiences that empower individuals and teams.

Deeply connected to Hawaii’s culture and community, JJ integrates local values into her work and volunteer efforts. Outside of her professional endeavors, she enjoys spending time with her family, exploring new learning technologies, and contributing to initiatives that support her community. Contact - Partnerships@atdHawaii.org

Maile is a native Hawaiian Organizational Development practitioner and is currently a Organizational Development Advisor at American Savings Bank. She has worked in Organizational Development for over 10 years. She spent over 20 years working in nonprofits in Hawaiʻi, supporting many different organizations, including the YWCA, Habitat for Humanity, and Chaminade University. In her current role, Maile works to to guide the culture of the organization and provides leadership development and essential skills training. 

Maile is a lover of food, coffee, furry animals, and her ʻohana. She is deeply connected to her Hawaiian heritage through food, as making lūʻau has been her family's cultural practice for four generations. Contact - events@atdhawaii.org

Tanya Diaz-Chong, VP of Finance

Dr. Tanya Diaz-Chong is the Manager of Customer Service Improvement at Hawaiian Electric. In this role, she is responsible for driving continuous improvement, leading organizational change management, ensuring exceptional customer experiences, overseeing learning and development programs, managing projects, and strategic planning for the customer service business area. With over 20 years of experience, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in these fields. Prior to her current position at Hawaiian Electric, Dr. Diaz-Chong has garnered an extensive background spanning over 15 years in accounting, audit, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and regulatory compliance. She has worked for reputable organizations such as Hawaii Community Foundation and Honsador Lumber.

Dr. Diaz-Chong's academic achievements include a doctorate in organizational change and leadership from the University of Southern California, a master's degree in organizational leadership from American Public University, a bachelor's degree in management from Chaminade University, a Utility Accounting Certificate from Financial Accounting Institute, and a DEI Certificate from the University of South Florida.  She is also a certified US Six Sigma Black Belt Practitioner and a certified Prosci Change Management Practitioner. Contact - finance@atdhawaii.org

Cristina Rose, VP of Membership 

Cristina Rose is currently the Senior Talent Management Specialist for Hawaiian Airlines under the Alaska Airlines Group. Originally from Kingston, Jamaica, she found herself drawn to Oahu for college where she studied Psychology at Hawaii Pacific University, and obtained her Master’s degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Argosy University. Her professional experience has touched upon performance management, administering programs for high potential leaders, fostering workplace collaboration, embracing change management principles and creating safe spaces to celebrate our women leaders. In her spare time, Cristina volunteers as a “Big Sister” for Big Brother and Big Sisters Hawaii, travels as much as she can, loves analogue photography and is always on the hunt for the perfect sunset! Contact - membership@atdhawaii.org

Ayla Blacklaw,
VP of Marketing 

Ayla is the Owner and Learning Experience Designer at Ayla LXD, where she crafts custom e-learning solutions for businesses and non-profit organizations. Prior to her career in adult learning and development, Ayla worked as a special education teacher. She combines her knowledge of learning science with visual design to create accessible learning experiences. Originally from the Chicago area, Ayla moved to Honolulu in 2019. She holds a Master’s degree in Special Education (LBS II: Learning and Behavior Specialist II) from Northeastern Illinois University and a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education (LBS I: Learning and Behavior Specialist I) from Illinois State University. Contact - marketing@atdhawaii.org

Ken Rossi, OD SIG

Dr. Ken Rossi is an Assistant Professor of Organization Development at Hawaii Pacific University where he is also the faculty chair for the Master of Arts in Organization Development and Leadership (MAODL) program. Dr. Rossi’s research is in the area of leadership and leadership development and organization development and change.

Before joining HPU Dr. Rossi served as NASA’s Career and Organizational Development Training Manager working out of Ames Research Center in Mountainview, California. Prior to NASA, Dr. Rossi ran a career transition program, satellite campus operation, and served in the US Army as a leader, trainer and Organizational Effectiveness consultant and educator.

Dr. Rossi holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California, a master’s degree in Human Resources Management and Organization Development, and a master’s degree in Counseling from Chapman University, a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Chaminade University and is a graduate of the US Army Organizational Effectiveness Staff Officer’s Course at Fort Ord, California and is a Senior Registered OD Professional.

Dr. Rossi has worked extensively throughout the United States and the Pacific including Samoa, Thailand, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Panama, and other areas of South and Central America. Contact - odsig@atdhawaii.org