This year, CTL is walking alongside 1,000 student leaders across 23 schools and 6 islands. Over the next few months, we’ll be introducing you to these incredible young people—their stories, their passions, and the communities that shaped them.
Meet Pela from Kohala High School!
Pela is deeply rooted in her Kohala community, serving as her school’s FFA president. She finds joy in farming, welding, paddling, and running cross country and track. Her love for Hawai‘i shines through in all she does.
In an age of unprecedented access to technology and resources, we like to believe that support is just a click or call away. Countless hotline numbers, shelters, community centers, and mental health or emergency services help those who have fallen victim to the devastating experience of human trafficking. These resources are vital lifelines for many, pulling people from the grasp of a horrible situation. But the truth is, the most impactful support doesn’t come from institutions. Instead, it comes from the people closest to us — our friends, family and loved ones.
The entire staff and Board of the Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders is heartbroken to hear of the passing of Kitty Yannone. Kitty was a member of the CTL Board of Advisors, popular guest speaker and generous supporter of the organization.
And the winners of the Hawaii News Now special People's Choice Award goes to...