Dana Arakawa Facilitator
Dr. Dana Arakawa is an organizational psychologist who takes a research-guided approach to creating organizational resilience. She has worked with Federal and State government agencies, technology startups, private industry and small businesses to create meaningful change. Dana began consulting in 2013, offering organizational assessment, facilitation, training, curriculum development, and coaching. Her consultation skills have also been developed and tested as a teacher, having taught online and in-person at the University of Hawai‘i since 2011.
Dana has a PhD in psychology from the University of Hawai’i, a Master in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, and a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service from Georgetown University. When she’s not consulting or teaching, she loves practicing Ashtanga yoga, swimming, and meditation. Born and raised in Honolulu, Dana is excited to contribute to One Shared Future’s mission and offer breakthrough experiences that empower professionals to embrace innovation and collaboration across sectors.
Professional development to help organizations grow

From the first session, I immediately felt the “buzz” that I get when I am around a group of action-oriented, like-minded individuals...It is rare that we get to slow down and appreciate who we are, where we are and where we would like to be.
Victoria Hanes, PsyD

We sent 9 people from our team to take part in OSF’s Appreciating Change series. Every person expressed that the experience impacted their work—and was sometimes life-changing. We’ve seen marked changes in how these individuals engage with their teams.
Judy Mohr Peterson

The One Shared Future cohort experience...especially the mixed, cross-sector approach...provides a safe space for building important enduring relationships across sectors.
Lisa Maruyama

I'm grateful for One Shared Future because it provided us the opportunity to meet new friends and colleagues who are fighting the same battles! We got to... identify ways that we can move together toward better serving our brothers and sisters across the state.
Dan Mistak

I loved my experience with One Shared Future. The sessions... provided me the time and space to appreciate, engage, and create. My cohort experience has been an enriching one full of new relationships and exciting opportunities and possibilities.
Chris Molina

OSF provides a safe, trusted space necessary for affecting positive change, building bridges, and removing barriers between public and private sector leadership and teams.