
AHL PRESENTS ART + DESIGN + ARCHITECTURE
"Hawaiʻi’s Resilience:
What Comes Next?"
Thursday, June 18 | 5:30 - 7:00 pm
AHL in the Pacific Guardian Center
Join a distinguished panel of leaders as they explore how Hawaiʻi is building a resilient and sustainable future—where Indigenous values, community connections, and thoughtful vision guide progress without sacrificing place or identity.
Hawaiʻi’s Resilience:
What Comes Next?
As Hawaiʻi works to build a more resilient and sustainable future, it is important to maintain a clear understanding of where we are today and a thoughtful vision for where we need to go. This panel will explore the progress being made, the priorities ahead and how Indigenous values can help inform resilient solutions that support growth without eroding place, modernization without erasure of identity, and stronger systems that keep communities at the center.
Join us on June 18 and our panel of distinguished leaders to explore how resilience is not only about systems and planning, but also the way communities come together to support one another in moments of need.
Meet the Panelists
Hear from four generations, from Boomers to Gen Z, on how values and creativity are redefining what it means to give back.
Meet the Moderator

President & CEO
Bettina
Mehnert FAIA, LEED AP
A respected visionary and leader, AHL’s president and chief executive officer, Bettina Mehnert, FAIA, LEED AP is a force in the evolution and innovation in Hawaiʻi’s architectural sector. Her philosophy blends a focus on sustainability, technology, firm culture, client cultivation, and community service as inseparable filaments of professional leadership, keeping her nearly 80-year-old firm faced toward the future.
In recognition of her management style and leadership, Mehnert has been honored with numerous awards and in 2016 was named a Fellow in the American Institute of Architecture (AIA). She was named CEO of the Year by Hawaii Business Magazine in 2019. In 2018, Mehnert was appointed to the new five-member Honolulu Climate Change Commission. She uses her background in architecture and engineering and her expertise in the built environment to advocate for strong resiliency policies.
Pupu Menu
Courtesy of Prime Roast Cafe
SAVORY SELECTIONS
Artisanal Charcuterie & Cheeses
Classic Caesar Salad
Prime Rib Bites + Chamorro Red Rice
Guava-Smoked Kurobuta Pork Belly Confit
Smoked Salmon & Vegetable Cheese Tartlets
Scampi Pil-Pil
DESSERT
Red Velvet Cupcakes
Parking Information
The driveway to the Pacific Guardian Center Parking Garage is on the left of Alakea St. before Queen St.
Parking will be validated for all attendees.
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Take a ticket upon entering the garage and bring it with you to the event.
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QR codes for parking validation will be distributed upon entrance to the event
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When you arrive at the lobby pay station, scan your parking ticket first, then scan the QR code.
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Guests will have a 15-minute grace period to exit the garage.
Important Notice: You're welcome to park wherever it's allowed—just please follow all downtown Honolulu parking rules. Ground-level stalls are off-limits and vehicles parked there may be towed at the owner's expense.
Reserve Your Spot Today!
Hear fresh perspectives, enjoy good company, and help imagine the path forward.
Art + Design + Architecture Panel Series
How do art, design and architecture connect and collaborate in Hawaiʻi? In 2017, AHL launched a panel series entitled Art + Design + Architecture to encourage community dialogue on the interconnectedness among these fields and how they work together to create innovative responses to challenges in our community. AHL hopes that this panel series can be a catalyst for inspiration, connection and innovation.





