Progress beats perfection. Start smart. Adjust smarter.
Progress beats perfection. Start smart. Adjust smarter.
Coreen is known for guiding complex initiatives with clarity, care, and a spark that keep things moving. Rooted in Hawai‘i, she brings a steady hand, sharp mind, and collaborative spirit to every engagement.
With a project manager’s mindset and a communicator’s heart, her work lives at the intersection of strategy and empathy — spanning cross-functional delivery, internal change leadership, and brand storytelling that transforms big ideas into real-world action. Always with purpose, momentum, and just the right amount of disruption.
Because sometimes, the best way forward is to start, learn, and adjust as you go — not wait for perfect conditions.
Her approach is simple (but never static):
Whether aligning teams, navigating transitions, or celebrating shared wins, Coreen ensures good ideas don't just stay ideas - they cross the finish line.
Driving initiatives forward with structure, flexibility and momentum.
It starts by listening — gathering intel, understanding the need, and identifying the real blockers. Then it’s about moving with intention, aligning the right people, and building in just enough structure to keep things moving (without slowing things down).
Coreen creates environments where clarity, accountability, and agility can thrive — so good work gets done and teams feel supported along the way.
Crafting messaging that cuts through the noise, connects teams, and builds alignment across organizations. Communication isn’t just about what’s said, but how, when, and why it’s shared.
Coreen helps shape thoughtful, purpose-driven communication strategies that foster trust, clarity, and forward momentum.
Because when communication works, people feel seen, informed, and empowered — and that’s when real progress happens.
Helping people and organizations move through transitions with confidence, clarity, and care.
Change is inevitable — but it doesn’t have to be chaotic. Whether it’s a structural shift, a culture reset, or a new direction entirely, Coreen leads with empathy and strategy to guide teams through uncertainty and into alignment.
By bringing voice and vision together, she helps create change that’s not only understood, but embraced — and built to last.
Blackletter Group
Leading with strategy, grounded in creativity.
As Executive Vice President of Blackletter Group, Coreen helps guide a Hawai‘i-based marketing agency dedicated to elevating brands through strategic thinking, compelling storytelling, and creative innovation.
BLG partners with organizations to develop brand foundations, deliver integrated campaigns, and tell stories that resonate — always rooted in purpose and designed to move people.
Wahine Strong
A brand. A movement. A mindset.
Wahine Strong was a passion project born from the desire to celebrate the strength, courage, and brilliance of women everywhere. A brand designed to inspire others to live fierce, be bold, and lead with purpose, the brand grew into a platform for empowerment and storytelling that honored culture, resilience, and unapologetic authenticity.
Though the initiative has since concluded, its spirit continues to shape Coreen’s work - rooted in purpose, community and voice.
Moxie Productions LLC
Storytelling with soul and strategy.
Moxie was created as an outlet for purpose-driven marketing and communication — a space to support mission-focused organizations through thoughtful messaging, grant writing, storytelling, and brand alignment. Whether helping nonprofits articulate their value or producing content that connects with hearts and minds, Moxie is where clarity meets impact.
These are just a few highlights of projects close to my heart. The full professional journey including titles, roles and milestones can be found on LinkedIn. Feel free to explore if you're looking for credentials and context.
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