Cynthia Yamasaki
O'ahu Center Director, Hawaii Small Business Development Center
About this speaker
Cynthia Yamasaki has four decades of business and leadership experience, working in a variety of senior management roles for global corporations, Hawaii companies, nonprofit organizations, and as a small business owner. Her multi-faceted background, extensive training, and local values provide her with an unparalleled perspective on leadership, entrepreneurship, and business success.
Cynthia was a Better Business Bureau Hawaii Torch Awards for Ethics Nominee in 2017 and was named the Women in Business Champion by the U.S. Small Business Administration in 2014. She holds a master’s degree in business administration and a bachelor’s degree in business administration specializing in finance. She is certified as a SBDC Business Advisor, GrowthWheel® Business Advisor, Six Sigma Master Black Belt, Peer Counselor, and accredited Color Accounting workshop leader.