The American Red Cross of Hawaii provides the following programs and services in the State of Hawaii:
Mission
To prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. We do this by providing disaster relief and teaching lifesaving skills to the people of Hawaii, helping people prevent and prepare for emergencies, and providing support to military families.
Our humanitarian mission connects to people and communities throughout the islands, across the nation and around the world. We are committed to ensuring our people, programs and services reflect the diversity of the people and the communities we serve. We encourage you to join us on this journey and experience the greatness of the human spirit at its best.
Vision
The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that
Values
Local Training and Preparedness
Local Services this Past Year
Relevance of the Red Cross in Hawaii
Diane Peters-Nguyen
Diane Peters-Nguyen serves as the Regional Chief Executive Officer for the Pacific Islands Region, which includes the state of Hawaii, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and American Samoa.
Diane brings with her an extensive history of proven success in planning and implementation, revenue development, philanthropic partnerships, marketing and communications, volunteer management, and the ability to motivate and manager diverse staff teams.
After graduating with highest honors from Kamehameha Schools, Diane went on to earn a B.A. in French from the University of California at Santa Barbara and then earned a Master’s Degree in International Affairs with emphasis on East Asia from George Washington University.
Most recently, Diane served as the Vice President of Advancement at Chaminade University over the past 12 years. She played a lead role in initiating, developing, and completing a $118 million comprehensive campaign, the most successful in the organization’s history. Diane vastly expanded scholarships for Native Hawaiian and first-generation students. Diane also served as the Executive Director of Pacific and Asian Affairs Council in Honolulu prior to her role with Chaminade University.
Her deep ties to the community stem from her personal commitment to community service and leadership roles. Her service to Native Hawaiian organizations has included: Kamehameha Scholars Advisory Board Member; President, Hui Hanai Advisory Board; Prince Kuhio Hawaiian Civic Club; Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce; Native Hawaiian Hospitality Association; and Kamehameha Schools Alumni Association Board. She has also served on the Hawaii Society of Business Professionals as Past President. Several of her government-civic roles include Honolulu City & County Planning Commission (past Chair) and Honolulu City & County Salary Commission. In the area of education and arts, she has served on the Board of Directors of `Olelo Community Media and the Pacific Arts Foundation.
Jon Mauer
Jon Mauer joined the American Red Cross in 2017. During his tenure, he has served as the Co-Chair for our Sound the Alarm Committee and has actively participated in our Philanthropy and Board Nominating Committees, as well as helping to recognize the contributions of our volunteers at various events. Most notable during his time with the Red Cross has been efforts to support the Sound the Alarm Campaign with a focus on West Oahu where there is high need for those services.
Jon is also the President and CEO of Island Energy Services and has been serving in that capacity since the formation of the company in late 2016. Prior to his leadership role with Island Energy Services, Jon served as the General Manager of Chevron’s Hawaiʻi Refinery.
Jon is a native of Pacifica, California and holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of California – Davis. He also holds a MBA from the Haas Business School at the University of California – Berkeley, with an emphasis on strategy and finance.