Trisha Nomura
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Trisha Nomura, CPA*, CGMA is the owner of Ascend Consulting, LLC, where she leverages her background in leadership, accounting, human resources, and operations to develop strategies for businesses across a variety of industries. Before launching her consultancy, Trisha spent 10 years with public accounting firms in Honolulu. In 2014, she joined Hawaii Human Resources, Inc. as Chief Operating Officer, guiding the company through a successful transition following an acquisition by ProService Hawaii, where she became Chief People Officer.
Trisha’s passion for the accounting profession has shaped her career. In 2012, she was selected to attend the AICPA Leadership Academy, a transformative experience that expanded her leadership skills and opened doors to serving on AICPA committees, the AICPA Council and the Association Board. She also became actively involved with the Hawaii Society of CPAs (HSCPA), where she helped lead the Y-CPA Squad for over 12 years, inspiring students and young professionals to pursue careers in accounting.
Trisha’s leadership philosophy focuses on valuing people as a company’s greatest asset. She advises businesses on how to align recruitment, retention, and talent management strategies with their overall goals.
Beyond her professional life, Trisha serves as Treasurer of Kaneohe Little League, a position she has held since 2013. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending quality time with her husband and two children.
(*Not in public practice)
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- Trisha attended the AICPA Leadership Academy in 2012 and refers to it as a game-changer for her career development.
- Trisha has dedicated over a decade to building the CPA pipeline in Hawaii by inspiring students and young professionals.
- Trisha enjoys giving back to the community, supporting many non-profit organizations in Hawaii and working closely with them to design projects that support their mission in creative ways.