Club Leadership

ERIKA GALARNEAU, PRESIDENT

Erika Galarneau is Director of Marketing at Northwestern Mutual Hawaiʻi. She grew up between Japan and New York, spending the school year in Japan and summers in New York as a child. After graduating from The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., she began her career in professional services marketing, working at law firms in, Tokyo, New York City, and Honolulu for the past 15 years. Outside of work, Erika is active in the Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals and the Rotary Club of Kahala Sunrise. When she’s not working or volunteering, she’s usually off on an adventure around O‘ahu with her husband, and their two children.

SHERMAN CHUM, IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Sherman Chum was born in Los Angeles and spent his early childhood in Hong Kong before relocating to Hawaii at the age of eight. This multicultural upbringing fostered his deep appreciation for diverse communities and the value of meaningful connections. After graduating from Kalani High School, he attended the University of Arizona, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management and a Master of Business Administration, further honing his leadership skills and strategic thinking. In addition to his professional qualifications, Sherman is fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin, which enhances his ability to connect with a broader range of clients and communities.

Currently, Sherman is a Home Loan Consultant with Hawai’i Mortgage Group.

Sherman is deeply committed to community service, serving as the President for the Rotary Club of Kahala Sunrise and Vice Chair of the Engagement Committee for The Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii's Young Professional group. His dedication to these roles underscores his belief in the power of community and the impact of collective action.

In his free time, Sherman enjoys reading, playing golf, and spending time with his cat, Bellatrix, and dog, Mocha, both of whom he adopted from rescue shelters. His love for animals and dedication to his clients and community are central to who he is, both personally and professionally.

MARSHALL SATO, TREASURER

Marshall was born and raised in Honolulu, HI. He is a graduate of Roosevelt HS & the University of Hawaii at Manoa & currently works as a CPA for Ohata Chun Yuen CPAs in Kaimuki. Enjoys music, good food & drink & follows the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame, the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Rams with great passion. The Giants ballpark in San Francisco is his Disneyland.

DIANNE BOSWORTH, SECRETARY

Dianne Ho Bosworth is a Realtor with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Advantage Realty specializing in residential real estate for buyers and sellers. Offices are located in Kahala Mall, Kailua, North Shore, Kapolei and Maui. Dianne grew up on Oahu, attended St Francis High School, University of Oregon and lived in Hiroshima Japan before settling down back in the islands. Dianne is married to Bryan and has 3 beautiful children who regularly attend Rotary service projects and social events.

ARIES JACKSON, PRESIDENT ELECT

Aries Jackson is Executive Director of Common Grace. Born in Jakarta, Indonesia, and the youngest out of 6 children, Aries is the daughter of a diplomat who travelled to many countries throughout the Middle East, Europe and Asia. She now uses her experience, passion and education for counseling to create relationships between the community and lonely children. She believes personal youth mentoring and counseling creates a safer environment for Hawaii’s youth. Aries has overseen over 3000 volunteers since 2014 and continues to be proactive in the recruitment of new members as well as manage the mission statement for Common Grace and its programs, Malama Mentors and Mohala Mentors.

RYAN KAWAMOTO, DIRECTOR & PAST PRESIDENT

Ryan Kawamoto is an award-winning television and film director with a flair for storytelling and is represented by Kinetic Productions.

His latest documentary, "Removed by Force," presented by the JACL Honolulu premiered to Japan audiences in 2025 and ran in numerous film festivals including the 2023 Hawaiʻi International Film Festival.

His 2018 documentary film, “Voices Behind Barbed Wire: Stories of Hawaiʻi,” presented by the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaiʻi was awarded a 2020 Preservation Honor Award by the Historic Hawaiʻi Foundation, aired on PBS Hawaiʻi. His latest documentary "Removed by Force," was honored with a Gold Telly Award and was featured in a special program at the Smithsonian Institution Museum of American History in 2026.

Heʻs directed numerous advertising campaigns including multi-year TV campaigns featuring NFL quarterback Marcus Mariota for Island Insurance and many local and mainland based clients including McDonaldʻs of Hawaiʻi, First Hawaiian Bank, HawaiiUSA FCU, and Kaiser Permanente.

Ryan was honored as the 2012 American Advertising Federation Hawaiʻi "Advertising Man of the Year." He also served as AAF Hawaiʻi President from 2022 - 2024.

Ryan Kawamoto was born, raised, and continues to reside in Hawai‘i. He is a Past President of the Rotary Club of Kahala Sunrise and a Past Assistant Governor for D5000 Oʻahu East & Windward.

KELLEY TOM, DIRECTOR & PAST PRESIDENT

Kelley Baba Tom, MBA, CFP®, CDFA®, is President and a Certified Financial Planner at Summit Financial Hawaii. With more than 16 years of experience in financial planning, she helps individuals and families make informed decisions as they work toward their financial and retirement goals.

Kelley earned a Bachelor of Science in Speech from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and a Master of Business Administration from California State University, Long Beach. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® designations, as well as several securities and insurance licenses.

Deeply committed to community service, Kelley is a board member and Past President of the Rotary Club of Kahala Sunrise, where she has supported projects benefiting children, kūpuna, and the environment. She has also volunteered with Junior Achievement of Hawaii, helping students develop financial literacy and confidence. Outside of work, Kelley enjoys staying active, traveling, discovering new foods, and spending time with family and friends—especially her daughter.

LJ DUENAS, DIRECTOR

LJ R. Duenas is the Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association – Hawaii, where he leads statewide efforts to provide education, care, support, advocacy, and resources for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, their caregivers, and their families.

Born and raised in Saipan, Duenas moved to the continental United States at age 18 and spent 10 years in Oregon before making Hawaiʻi his home. His dedication to the Alzheimer’s Association’s mission is deeply personal, as his own grandparents have lived with dementia.

Before joining the Alzheimer’s Association in 2019, Duenas served as Hawaiʻi Director of the American Diabetes Association. He was named a Pacific Century Fellow in 2023 and is a member of the Rotary Club of Kahala Sunrise. Through his leadership, Duenas works to expand access to culturally responsive programs and support services, particularly for families and caregivers in rural and Neighbor Island communities.

ALAN MA, SERGEANT-AT-ARMS & PAST PRESIDENT

Born and raised in Hawaii, Alan Ma has been a practicing attorney for 29 years and is currently a partner with the Honolulu law firm of Watanabe Ing LLP. Alan is a graduate of Punahou School, the University of California at Los Angeles, where he received a Bachelor’s of Art in Economics and Business, and Georgetown University Law School. In his free time, Alan enjoys spending time outdoors, especially surfing, running and swimming.

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