Hope is the president of the AAUW Honolulu branch where for over four years, she has led the organization’s efforts to become a more sustainable and relevant resource for the local community. As part of her commitment to supporting the economic empowerment of women, she also serves as Chair of the Honolulu County Committee on the Status of Women. Hope began her career in hospitality and now works as a mediator, helping clients find resolution in both legal disputes and workplace conflicts. After living on both coasts, Hope now resides in Honolulu with her husband and their three sons. Hope is a first generation college graduate, having earned her BA from Yale College and her JD from Stanford Law School.