About
Social Wahines is a social and business network for professional women living and working in Hawaii. It was formed in October 2006, specifically geared toward women interested in meeting new people, making new business contacts, and most of all, having fun. In addition to monthly networking events, Social Wahines offers an online resource, member-generated message directory, online discussion boards, discounts from community partners and members, career board, marketplace and much more.
Danielle Scherman, Founder & President send email
Social Wahines is the brainchild of local girl, Danielle Scherman. Originally from Kailua (Oahu), she has been living in New York City since 2003, where she founded and currently manages several businesses: Soiree Events (www.SoireeEventsUsa.com), Event Headquarters (www.EventHeadquarters.com) and Hamptons Undercover (www.HamptonsUndercover.com). Having been a member of many social networking groups in Manhattan, she decided to bring home with her New York's spirit of networking in the form of “Social Wahines”. She felt Hawaii was lacking an avenue for young professional women to network and socialize with each other, and decided to make a change.
Leialoha Draper, Event Coordinator send email
Born and raised in Kailua (Oahu), Lei is currently pursuing a career within the event planning industry. With a bachelor's degree in marketing from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and ten years of experience within the hospitality industry, she is currently assisting with the event planning for both Social Wahines and the Cool Kailua Nights Block Party & Health Awareness Fair.
Morgan Childs, Event Coordinator send email
Morgan Childs is an Event Planner with seven years of experience planning, coordinating and designing high-end events in Hawaii, New York City and Boston. Morgan is the fourth generation of her family to be born and raised in Hawaii and has returned home with a unique blend of east coast experience and a deep understanding and love for the local style, rich cultural history and customs of the Hawaiian Islands. Most recently, Morgan has been asked to speak at the Kahala Mall 'Viva la Diva' event on Wedding and Party Planning and is set to launch her own lifestyle radio show on 101.1FM in August.
Tara D. Coomans, Sponsorship & Ad Coordinator send email
After 15 years of event marketing experience, Tara jumped at the opportunity to work with Social Wahines, "Social Wahines are such a special group and the marketing opportunity offered by partnering with them is completely unique. There is nothing like it in Honolulu." Having both selected sponsorship and partnership opportunities as well as working in events, publishing, sponsorship, and cause marketing, Tara knows a good opportunity when she sees one. Let her show you how you can partner with the Social Wahines in 2009. Check out her event marketing blog at