ENTREPRENEURSHIP LIVE

ENTREPRENEURSHIP LIVE WITH DOREEN WONG AND JENNIFER LOH

DOREEN WONG AND JENNIFER LOH

Startup Advisor
CEO & Co-Founder of TRAVARAS
Free. Open to all current, classified UH students.

When Monday, March 31, 2025 | 4:30–6:00 PM | Doors Open at 4:00

Where PACE @ Walter Dods, Jr. RISE Center Level 2

ABOUT DOREEN WONG

Doreen (Dory) Wong is a passionate advocate for social entrepreneurs and their solutions, with over 12 years of diverse experience spanning Fortune 500 companies, governments, nonprofits, universities, incubators, accelerators, and venture capital firms.

As an ocean and climate expert, Doreen has helped organizations secure funding and advance their climate and DEIJA (diversity, equity, inclusion, justice, and accessibility) initiatives. At Sustainable Ocean Alliance and Seabird Ventures, she oversaw one of the U.S.’s first ocean-based climate solutions accelerator programs and guided ocean investments. Doreen provided strategic support to 56 ocean tech startups, enhancing their positive impacts on climate and ocean health.

Doreen serves on the Board of Diversity VC and is actively involved in various climate and VC/innovation-focused networks. Based in O’ahu, Hawai’i, she bridges global and local initiatives, specializing in climate innovation, ocean conservation, venture building, impact investing, and DEIJA initiatives. Doreen leverages her unique blend of public and private sector experience to foster deeper connections across ocean and climate innovation ecosystems, prioritizing people and communities.

She holds a bachelor’s degree in Materials Science and Engineering from UC Berkeley and a professional master’s in Environmental Engineering, with an emphasis on Environmental Management and Policy, from Duke University.

ABOUT JENNIFER LOH

Jennifer Loh began her journey into sustainable travel began during her childhood when she learned about Global Warming through an article in Time Magazine for Kids. She knew early on she wanted to work in tackling climate change, but also understood that travel is foundational to human connection and expanding ones horizons. Over the last 15 years, Jennifer has worked in travel with a focus in sustainability, setting the stage for her vision at Travaras—to create a platform that not only connects travelers with unforgettable experiences but also ensures those experiences leave a positive impact on the world.