Nicole Okuna is the Hotel Manager for the historic The Royal Hawaiian, A Luxury Collection Resort in Waikīkī, where she leads hotel operations. She was previously the Resident Manager and operations leader for the historic Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort and Spa known as The First Lady of Waikīkī. Other hospitality work has included Director of Sales and Marketing of the Sheraton Kaua‘i Resort and Account Director for the Sheraton Kona at Keauhou Bay. Mrs. Okuna holds a Master of Science in Travel Industry Management from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and a B.A. in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in mathematics from Pepperdine University. Her other community work includes serving on the Board of Directors for the TIM Alumni Association and former co-chair of the Kaua‘i Chapter of Hospitality’s Young Professionals and Entrepreneurs.
