Movers and Shakas

About us

Movers and Shakas is a Hawai‘i-based nonprofit dedicated to fostering a sense of belonging and purpose among newly relocated professionals. Through place-based, community-driven orientation programs, it empowers key talent to connect, contribute, and thrive in their new island home. Its flagship initiative, the Hawai‘i Talent Onboarding Program (HITOP), is a six-week immersive experience that blends community service, cultural workshops, and curated networking events. Designed to accelerate acculturation, HITOP supports both newly relocated executives and returning kamaʻāina in building meaningful relationships and understanding Hawai‘i’s unique values and context. To date, Movers and Shakas has guided 175 leaders across seven cohorts, representing many of Hawai‘i’s most influential companies and organizations, helping to strengthen the local leadership pipeline and deepen community engagement.