Dr. Poki`i Balaz has been chosen as the first scholar from Hawaii to participate in the Obama Foundation Scholars Program. Poki`i is currently Chief Policy and Compliance Officer for Lunalilo Home, a residential care home that serves Hawaii’s kupuna.
The Obama Foundation Scholars Program is made up of 30 emerging leaders from around the world who will study at Columbia University or the University of Chicago. Congratulations Poki`i !