About this speaker
Colleen McAluney is the Director of the Patsy T. Mink Center for Business & Leadership Women's Business Center. For the last 8 years she has been at YWCA Oahu working closely with entrepreneurs and women leaders to support and nurture their growth. Colleen also brings over 15 years of retail merchandising and management experience having worked at
local retailer Reyn’s wearing numerous “hats,” including store manager, planner, and buyer for multiple locations across the state.
She has volunteered extensively in the nonprofit sector in event development and management. She is currently an entrepreneur mentor for the American Councils International Professional Fellows Program, a member of the Community Based Economic Development Advisory Council and the AWBC Centers for Excellence Task Force. Colleen holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Pepperdine University. She enjoys hiking, traveling, farmer’s markets and loves anything mochi.
