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Francis S. Oda is the Chair Emeritus of G70, a sustainable design architecture, civil engineering, planning, and interior design firm in Hawai‘i. Projects include city planning, tourism development, housing and settlement, commercial centers, natural resource management, historic preservation and sustainability. Francis is Senior Pastor Emeritus of New Life Church Honolulu, which is located in Chinatown, Honolulu and focuses on aiding the most needy in the area. He also serves as Board Chair of Hawai’i Public Radio and is Global Chair of Transform Our World (TOW). He also serves on the boards of several local and international organizations.

Francis received a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Cornell University, and a Doctor of Architecture degree from the University of Hawai‘i. He is a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (FAIA), a Certified Planner (AICP), and a certified Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional (LEED AP). His work in architecture and planning shows a sensitivity to place, culture and sustainability in the U.S. and throughout Asia and the Pacific Rim.

Krithika Penedo, AIA, is an Architect at AMA A/E. Her projects often  revolve around community spaces and thoughtful housing solutions.  Krithika graduated from the Parsons School of Design in 2015.  Krithika serves as the 2025-2026 AIA Hawaii Young Architects Representative.