Alan Yonan Jr.

Alan Yonan Jr. is a seasoned communications professional with extensive experience in journalism and public relations. Currently serving as a Senior Communications Specialist at Hawaiian Electric since May 2021, Alan previously held the position of Communications Officer at the Hawaii State Energy Office, where leadership of the communications strategy was pivotal. Prior roles include business reporter at the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, and Assistant Business Editor at The Honolulu Advertiser, where Alan managed a team through significant economic challenges. Earlier career highlights feature regional economics reporting for Dow Jones Newswires in Singapore and Washington, D.C., along with editorial responsibilities at United Press International. Alan holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and participated in the Freedom Forum Asia Fellowships.