University of Hawai‘i Foundation
Margot S. has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Margot currently holds the position of Associate Vice President of Communications and External Relations at the University of Hawaii Foundation. Prior to that, they served as the Senior Executive Director of Communications and Director of Communications at the same organization. Margot has demonstrated their skills in managing a talented team and developing engaging content through videos, print and digital newsletters, and various publications.
Before joining the University of Hawaii Foundation, Margot worked as the Director of Community Relations at the Institute for Human Services, where they developed and implemented a strategic marketing and communications plan. Margot also managed the public relations program and served as the agency media spokesperson.
Earlier in their career, Margot worked as a Coordinator of Supported Living Services at Clausen House, a nonprofit organization that provides programs and services for adults with developmental disabilities. Their responsibilities included interviewing, hiring, training, and supervising direct care staff.
Margot's work experience also includes roles as a Radio Disc Jockey at 93.1 KXGO Radio and as a Master Control Operator and News Camera Operator at KVIQ-TV 6 (CBS). At KXGO Radio, they hosted a daily radio show and conducted interviews with classic rock musicians, program sponsors, and did voiceover work for TV and radio spots. At KVIQ-TV 6, they operated cameras for live newscasts and worked in the technical hub of the television station to ensure seamless programming broadcast.
Margot S. has a strong educational background in English and related subjects. Margot completed their Bachelor of Arts degree with a focus on English, Political Studies, and Business Economics at the University of Cape Town from 1990 to 1993. Margot then pursued higher education and obtained a Post Graduate Honors degree in English from the same institution, which they completed in 1995.
In addition to their academic degrees, Margot also obtained a certification in Nonprofit Management from Kapiolani Community College. However, the exact month of when they obtained this certification is not provided, and it occurred in the year 2006.
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.