University of Hawai‘i Foundation
Jane Johannsen is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in donor relations and community development. Currently serving as a Stewardship Officer for the University of Hawai‘i Foundation since July 2023, Jane's recent experience includes a consulting role at the Meramec Regional Planning Commission, focusing on the impact of COVID-19 on business and economic development in the region. Previously, Jane held the position of Director of Advancement at SEEQS from March 2022 to March 2023 and worked as a Senior Community Development Specialist and Project Lead at the Meramec Regional Planning Commission from January 2020 to March 2022. Jane's early career included a role as a Community Development Specialist with the Peace Corps from January 2015 to March 2017. Jane holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine and Studio Arts from Northwest Missouri State University, earned in 2010.
University of Hawai‘i Foundation
The University of Hawaiʻi Foundation was established in 1955 to encourage private support for the University of Hawaiʻi. Today, it is the central fundraising organization for the UH System providing a range of professional fundraising services to all 10 UH campuses, in addition to managing more than 3,400 gift accounts for the benefit of the university and its students. The UH Foundation is a private, institutionally related corporation designated as a 501(c)(3) organization by the Internal Revenue Service. It is a legally separate entity from the University of Hawaiʻi, the UH Alumni Association, and all other UH affiliates. However, the Foundation works closely with these organizations as well as with others in the community exclusively for the benefit of the university.