Dean Wong, the Chief Executive Officer of Imua Family Services, a nonprofit agency in Maui, Hawaii dedicated to meeting the needs of children with special needs, disabilities, and developmental delays, is a dynamic public speaker known for his engaging and insightful presentations. In his role as CEO, Dean is responsible for overseeing the organization’s well-being, growth, programmatic responsibilities, and fiscal management, ensuring that Imua Family Services continues to make a positive impact in the community. Dean’s expertise extends beyond his role at Imua, as he serves as the President of the Board of Directors for the Hawaii Children’s Action Network (HCAN) and as an acting Governor with the National Association of Nonprofit Organizations and Executives (NANOE).

With a focus on fundraising, Dean has successfully raised over $20 million in special events and campaigns during his 14-year tenure, leading to the establishment of the Imua Family Services Early Childhood Development Center in Kahului and the development of Imua Discovery Garden in Wailuku’s historic district. Dean’s commitment to public health is evident through his certificate in Public Health from the CDC through the Association of Schools of Public Health, following his impactful work in impoverished communities in Africa. Dean’s exceptional leadership has been recognized by Pacific Business News, where he was named Business Leader of the Year twice, and by Hawaii Business Magazine, which listed him as one of 20 People for the Next 20 Years in Hawaii.

Recently featured on the cover of CIO Views Magazine, Dean’s visionary leadership has also led Imua Family Services to be recognized as Hawaii’s Best Places to Work by Hawaii Business Magazine for fourteen consecutive years, reflecting his dedication to creating a positive and supportive work environment for the organization’s staff.