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Book Trust has selected Maui resident Katie McMillan as its new Hawaii director. Her position became effective Jan. 1.

McMillan will lead the organization’s fundraising efforts in Hawaii and be responsible for overall outreach, program and communications to build a community of diverse and sustainable support. She has 19 years of experience in marketing, community relations, nonprofit fundraising and event production, previously holding director positions with University of Hawaii Maui College and Four Seasons Resort Maui.

McMillan earned her Bachelor of Science degree in marketing communications from Mary Baldwin University in Staunton, Va. She also graduated from the Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership and completed four years of Army ROTC at the Virginia Military Institute. She is a Ka Ipu Kukui Fellow and has served for four years on the planning committee for the Hawaiian Islands Land Trust’s annual fundraiser and has produced numerous community events including TEDxMaui.

“We are thrilled to have Katie leading our Book Trust program in Hawaii,” said Jill Schatz, longtime resident of Maui and a founding member of Book Trust. “Book Trust has been able to make a difference in Hawaii thanks to the generosity of the Maui community, and Katie is an integral part of that community. In addition to all the experience Katie brings to Book Trust, she also brings a tremendous spirit of fun, determination and possibility. Katie’s arms are around the mission of Book Trust. Under her leadership, we will be reaching more and more students who are currently waiting for the program.”

Book Trust, an early literacy 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, serves over 5,000 kids and 14 elementary schools in Hawaii. Through partnership with Scholastic Book Clubs, Book Trust uniquely delivers choice and ownership of books to children, building home libraries, increasing literacy skills and fostering lifelong learning.

Book Trust will present its annual fundraiser, Extravaganza: The Odyssey, at the Four Seasons Resort Maui at 5:30 p.m. Saturday. This Greek-themed literacy celebration features a Mediterranean feast by Four Seasons Maui Executive Chef Craig Dryhurst, live entertainment, the opportunity to bid on one-of-a-kind live and silent auction items and more. All of the proceeds will go toward supporting Book Trust’s literacy program in Hawaii.

For more information, to inquire about event sponsorship or to purchase tickets, contact Katie McMillan at (808) 283-4120 or kmcmillan@booktrust.org. Tickets can also be purchased online at bit.ly/extravaganza2019. For more information about Book Trust, go to www.booktrust.org.

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