Steve Pedersen
Steve Pedersen
Co-Founder - He / Him
Location
Leavitt, Alberta, Canada
Bio

I am the co-founder of the Pono Pono Peace Initiative (together with my wife) and manage the day-to-day operations of the organization. My background is in public health and entrepreneurship. I graduated from Yale University with a Masters in Public Health (2005) and have spent twenty years in the healthcare system in various roles and projects. My jam includes innovative work we create projects/businesses/organizations in response to needs and opportunity. Working in undefined spaces and giving them shape and structure is a joy! I am a cancer survivor - diagnosed in November 2022. I am cancer free and have about a year left in recovery from surgery. I am enrolled in Penn State's Masters in Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship program to help me upskill starting and growing projects and businesses.

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Pono Pono Peace Initiative
Pono Pono Peace Initiative
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Pono Pono Peace Initiative Website Redesign

The Pono Pono Peace Initiative is seeking to enhance its online presence by redesigning its website to better reflect its mission and engage its audience. The current website lacks modern design elements, user-friendly navigation, and mobile responsiveness, which can hinder user experience and accessibility. The goal of this project is to create a visually appealing, intuitive, and responsive website that effectively communicates the organization's values and initiatives. By applying principles of web design and user experience, learners will have the opportunity to translate classroom knowledge into practical skills. The project will focus on improving the site's layout, incorporating multimedia elements, and ensuring compatibility across various devices and browsers. This redesign aims to increase user engagement and support the organization's outreach efforts.

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Category UI design + 2
Open
Pono Pono Peace Initiative
Pono Pono Peace Initiative
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Entrepreneurial Leadership Development Program Design

The Pono Pono Peace Initiative is seeking to enhance the leadership skills of entrepreneurs participating in its peacebuilding incubator. The goal is to create a structured leadership development program that empowers these entrepreneurs to effectively lead their ventures and contribute to peacebuilding efforts. The program should integrate principles of leadership, conflict resolution, and peacebuilding, providing participants with practical tools and strategies. The project involves researching best practices in leadership development, particularly in the context of peacebuilding, and tailoring these to the needs of entrepreneurs. The team will design a curriculum that includes workshops, mentorship opportunities, and experiential learning activities. This initiative aims to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, ensuring that entrepreneurs are well-equipped to lead with empathy, resilience, and strategic vision.

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Category Leadership + 4
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Pono Pono Peace Initiative
Pono Pono Peace Initiative
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States

Digital Marketing Strategy for Online Course Promotion

The Pono Pono Peace Initiative seeks to expand its reach and impact by promoting its online courses and training programs. The goal of this project is to develop a comprehensive digital marketing strategy that effectively targets potential learners and increases course enrollment. The strategy should leverage various digital marketing channels, such as social media, email marketing, and search engine optimization, to reach a broader audience. The project will require an analysis of current market trends, competitor strategies, and the identification of the target demographic. By applying classroom knowledge of digital marketing principles, learners will create a cohesive plan that aligns with the organization's mission and values. The project aims to provide a practical application of marketing theories and tools, enhancing the learners' skills in strategic planning and digital communication.

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Category Digital marketing + 4
Open

Education

Masters of Management, Corporate Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Penn State University
January 2025 - August 2026
Masters of Public Health, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Yale University
September 2003 - May 2005
Bachelors of Science, Health Information Science
University of Victoria
September 1997 - May 2002