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✔ Official local chapter of ASIS International ✔ Serving professionals across public and private sectors ✔ Focused on learning and professional standards
You are cordially invited to attend our General Membership Meetings that are held in person at the HIDTA-Hawaii Conference Room. Please refer to our ASIS 2026 Calendar for dates and times and email us for the exact location. We can also share a ZOOM link if you would like to attend virtually. Aloha!
Membership is open to professionals involved in security, risk, and protection.
Corporate & Enterprise Security
Risk Management & Compliance
Law Enforcement & Public Safety
Students Entering the Security Profession
Recent Featured Guest Speakers
Dr. Uliya Sparks August 13, 2026
Dr. Uliya Sparks joined the ASIS International Hawaiʻi Chapter for an engaging presentation on “Emerging Human Risks in the Age of AI, Deepfakes, and Social Engineering.” Pictured with our Chapter Chair Jerry Pahukula, Dr. Sparks shared valuable insights on the evolving human risks facing today’s security professionals.
Elizabeth Moselander, CPP, CBCP July 9, 2026
Elizabeth Moselander, CPP, CBCP, Physical Safety & Security Consultant, has been a dedicated volunteer leader with ASIS International serving in numerous chapter, regional and global roles, including chair of the Women in Security Global Council and Chair of the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter. Elizabeth joined us virtually and presented "Leading Together: Advancing Women in Security." Thank you to Jerry Pahukula and First Hawaiian Bank for sponsoring lunch.
Detective Kawamoto, Lieutenant Spiker, Lieutenant Keehu May 2026
At our ASIS International Hawaiʻi Chapter May meeting, we were pleased to welcome members of the Honolulu Police Department Financial Crimes Detail as our guest speakers. Pictured from left are Detective Kawamoto, Lieutenant Spiker, Lieutenant Keehu, and ASIS Hawaiʻi Chapter Chair Jerry Pahukula. Mahalo to Debra Allen from 808 Investigations who sponsored lunch.
Janine Oney-Schmitt April 16, 2026
Janine Oney-Schmitt, ICE-CPP, Certification Specialist at ASIS International, joined virtually as the featured guest speaker at our April 2026 meeting. Janine provided valuable information on "Why certify through ASIS International?" ASIS offers four certifications: Certified Protection Professional; Associate Protection Professional; Physical Security Professional; and Certified Professional Investigator. Thank you to Dr. Jenn Borja-Johnson and Securitas Security Services Hawaii for sponsoring lunch.
Sergeant Corbin Matsumoto, Officer Derrick Chaffin March 12, 2026
At our ASIS International Hawaii Chapter March meeting we were pleased to welcome members of the Honolulu Police Department Crisis Intervention Team as our guest speakers. Pictured from left are Officer Derrick Chaffin, Sergeant Corbin Matsumoto, and ASIS Hawai'i Chapter Chair Jerry Pahukula. Mahalo to Jason Kelley who sponsored lunch.
Ed Howard February 18, 2026
Ed Howard, President and CEO of Pax Bello Security Solutions Hawaiʻi, LLC, was the featured guest speaker at our February 2026 meeting, where he delivered an outstanding presentation on bridging the gap between threat assessment and active threat response. It was a highly educational session enjoyed by all. Pictured here (from left): Chris Harris of Access, Ed Howard, who also serves as our Hawaiʻi Chapter Co-Chair, and our Chapter Chair, Jerry Pahukula, CPP. A special mahalo to Chris and Access for generously sponsoring today’s lunch and for supporting the Chapter. Chris also shared some Access SWAG that was greatly appreciated by the members.
David K. Porter January 23, 2026
FBI Honolulu Special Agent in Charge David K. Porter was the featured guest speaker at our January 2026 ASIS Hawai‘i Chapter meeting, where he shared his perspectives on the FBI’s mission in Hawai‘i and outlined key priorities guiding the Bureau’s work in our community. Pictured here (from left): FBI Honolulu SAC Porter,Debra Allen, ASIS Member and Managing Agent of 808 Investigations, LLC, and Robert Cravalho, PCI, Secretary of the ASIS Hawai‘i Chapter. A special mahalo to Debra for generously sponsoring the meeting lunch and supporting the Chapter.
Bev Baligad, JD November 21, 2025
Bev Baligad, JD, Director of Compliance at the University of Hawai‘i – West O‘ahu, was our featured guest speaker at the November ASIS Hawai‘i Chapter meeting. She delivered an engaging and informative presentation on threat assessment and management, offering valuable insights for security professionals across our community. Pictured here (from left): ASIS Hawai‘i Chapter Chair Jerry Pahukula, Jr., CPP, First Hawaiian Bank, Bev Baligad, JD, and ASIS Hawai‘i Chapter Vice Chair Ed Howard, Pax Bello Security Solutions Hawaii, LLC. A special mahalo to Hawaiian Island Investigations, LLC for generously sponsoring our meeting lunch. If you would like to sponsor our next meeting lunch, just click on the link SPONSOR LUNCH on the Membership Page
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