Women's Fund of Hawai'i Added Two Board Members
Catherine Camp and Diane Peters-Nguyen have joined the nonprofit board to help guide its statewide mission.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in People
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The Women's Fund of Hawai'i has appointed Catherine Camp and Diane Peters-Nguyen to its Board of Directors. The two leaders were selected to provide expertise that will strengthen the organization's support for grassroots programs empowering women and girls across the state.
Why it matters
By adding seasoned professionals to its governing board, the organization aims to refine its strategic direction and improve the efficacy of its efforts to support women and girls. The infusion of new leadership expertise is intended to expand the reach of initiatives across Hawai'i.
Catherine Camp brings 35 years of leadership experience, while Diane Peters-Nguyen previously led a $118 million fundraising campaign at Chaminade University. Additionally, Camp has managed $469 million in real estate assets covering one million square feet.
The players
Catherine Camp
She is the Executive Vice President of Customer & Community Impact at Central Pacific Bank and previously held leadership roles at Kamehameha Schools.
Diane Peters-Nguyen
She is the retired CEO of the American Red Cross Pacific Islands Region and a former leader of fundraising initiatives at Chaminade University.
Women's Fund of Hawai'i
This nonprofit organization supports grassroots programs and projects aimed at empowering women and girls throughout the state of Hawai'i.
The details
The board recruits members to oversee strategic growth and ensure the sustainability of local programs that assist women and girls. Peters-Nguyen, who formerly served as CEO of the American Red Cross Pacific Islands Region, joins Camp, currently an executive at Central Pacific Bank, to steer the fund.
Timeline
August 2023: Peters-Nguyen led the Red Cross response to Maui wildfires.
October 13, 2026: The Women's Fund of Hawai'i announced the new board members.
Market Landscape
The appointments follow the broader trend of nonprofits seeking to bolster organizational governance through experienced external leadership. These moves reflect the nationwide increase in nonprofit board diversification reported by the BoardSource Leading with Intent study.
These board changes do not immediately affect daily pricing or services for the average donor or program beneficiary. Supporters can expect the organization to continue its existing grant-making programs focused on empowering local women and girls.
The takeaway
Nonprofit organizations often leverage the professional networks and expertise of new board members to improve fundraising and operational capacity. Engaging leaders with deep roots in corporate and community sectors helps ensure these groups remain aligned with the needs of their target demographics.
Further reading
For more background on leadership transitions within local organizations, visit our People section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Maui Now | Hawaii News | Local Maui News and Information | Hawaii News.
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