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Graduation Party for President Alfred Grace

Honoring a legacy of leadership and aloha ✨
Last Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the employees of the Polynesian Cultural Center celebrated CEO & President Alfred Grace— a leader whose vision, dedication and heart have shaped the Center’s good standing and uplifted generations through countless experiences.
President Grace is the long-serving president and CEO of the Polynesian Cultural Center (PCC) in Laie, Hawaii. He is set to retire on May 1, 2026, after holding the position since December 2012. A New Zealand native and former BYU-Hawaii student, Grace previously worked as a student worker before leading the organization.
Mahalo for your service, your guidance, and the impact you left behind. Wishing you all the best in this new chapter.
A hui hou, President Alfred Grace!

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Eric Workman

Home Base: Returning with Interest

Returning to Lā‘ie after his mission, Eric Workman never imagined how deeply his life—and career—would be shaped by the Polynesian Cultural Center. From a chance meeting with his future wife to decades of leadership marked by innovation, service, and resilience, Eric’s journey reflects a lifelong commitment to people, purpose, and place. His story is one of returning home with vision, stewarding growth through change, and leaving a legacy rooted in Aloha.

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