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Faces of Crypto is a monthly interview series held on the First Friday of each month at Hello Again Cafe in Chinatown. Featuring everyday folks — creatives, entrepreneurs, policymakers and people you would not typically associate with "crypto" or "blockchain" but are passionate about leveraging these technologies in their work, projects or business.

​Sponsored by Stand With Crypto, a national crypto advocacy nonprofit, this series is organized by Inoa, a Hawaii-based blockchain technology consulting and education firm.

​Registration required for admission. Free drink for the first 20 registered guests on-site!

Our Guest (April)

​In 2024, the Mid-Pacific Institute received a $200,000 donation in crypto. The person who made it happen — Shannon Cleary.

​Shannon Cleary is the Vice President of Institutional Advancement at Mid-Pacific Institute, advancing initiatives that strengthen innovative learning and ensure the school’s long-term financial sustainability. She leads the full advancement portfolio—development, alumni relations, and communications—while partnering closely with the president to grow Mid-Pacific’s financial resources. With more than 20 years in education and advancement, she has built schools and programs, led workshops at state and national conferences, and founded and published a Japanese-language magazine while living on Maui. Shannon is accomplished in guiding campaigns end-to-end—from feasibility and prospecting through cultivation, fundraising, and stewardeship.