Housing Hawai‘i’s Future

An Intergenerational Conversation — Event Agenda

A live, solutions-driven gathering focused on building a shared future for housing in Hawai‘i.

📍 Entrepreneur’s Sandbox, Kaka‘ako 📅 Tuesday, October 28, 2025 🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
1:00 – 1:10 PM

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Speaker: Lee Wang, Executive Director, HHF

Framing the purpose and goals for the afternoon.

1:10 – 1:40 PM

Keynote — “The Next Generation of Homeowners”

Presenter: Nora Guerra, Senior VP, Community Lending Solutions

A data-driven look at Gen Z & Millennial homebuyers, affordability, and what it means for Hawai‘i’s housing future.

1:40 – 2:20 PM

Intergenerational Panel — “The Needs of the Many”

Perspectives across generations on what “home” means and where needs align to keep people rooted in Hawai‘i.

  • Keali‘i Lopez
  • Mike Hamasu
  • Melanie Islam
  • Cole Phillips
  • Anna Nguyen
2:25 – 3:05 PM

Solutions Panel — “Turning ‘Talk Story’ into Action”

Real-world tools and programs improving housing affordability and access in Hawai‘i.

  • Billy Pieper — American Savings Bank
  • Matt Prellberg — Holomua Collective
  • Nora Guerra — Guild Mortgage
  • Leahna Luke — Honolulu Housing and Land Management
  • Jennifer Pecher — Aloha United Way
3:10 – 3:50 PM

Youth Panel — “A Vision for the Future”

Young leaders respond to the day’s discussions and share their vision for an affordable, inclusive Hawai‘i.

  • John Quindara
  • Logan Otani
  • Perry Arrasmith
  • Amanda Ishikawa-Murphy
  • Anna Nguyen
3:50 – 4:00 PM

Closing Remarks & Call to Action

Key takeaways and how to stay engaged with Housing Hawai‘i’s Future.