Cheri Souza
2024-2025 Obama Foundation USA Leader
Hawai’i Postsecondary Success Program Officer, Stupski Foundation
Mililani, Hawai’i
Cheri Souza is the Hawaiʻi postsecondary success program officer for the Stupski Foundation. She works to strengthen Hawaiʻi’s social infrastructure, empower young people to reclaim Native culture, and ensure that every student can live, work, and thrive in their own community. Throughout her career, she has been a steadfast advocate for increasing equitable access to educational opportunities and career exposure for Hawaiʻi’s young people. She was raised and currently resides in Mililani, and brings deep roots in her community and a lifelong dedication to preserving Hawai’i’s culture.
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