Community is Part of Who We Are

At Hawaiian Electric, community is more than where we work—it’s part of who we are.

Across Hawaii, our employees—from linemen and safety professionals to planners, managers, and wildfire specialists—serve the same neighborhoods they call home. They volunteer, mentor, restore, coach, and care for the communities around them—bringing that same commitment to keeping Hawaii powered every day.

Because being There for the Community means showing up—wherever help is needed.

Watch how giving back helps embrace the spirit of Hawaiian Electric.

Alexandra Kelepolo
Senior Land Agent
Hawaii Island

“I secure land access so we can maintain our grid.”

Shiloh Cabatingan-DeGuzman
Safety Professional
Maui County

“I educate employees on the safest ways to work.”

Christopher Lau
Wildfire Planning & Risk Manager
Oahu

“I create strategies to reduce wildfire risk.”

Maile Martinez
Program Manager
Oahu

“I help manage our company’s key initiatives.”

Kawika Borden
Lineman
Oahu

“I work in the field to maintain or restore power.”

Joshua Yong
Customer Planner
Hawaii Island

“I help get new power to homes and businesses.”

Lenn Nakama
Relay Protection Supervisor
Maui County

“I test and maintain equipment in substations.”

Melissa Naniseni
Energy Contract Manager
Oahu

“I partner with independent power producers.”