JoNelle Sood is an  Human Resources leader with over 20 years of experience in talent acquisition, HR strategy, and  operations. She specializes in designing and implementing effective HR processes and policies that attract, retain, and empower top talent while cultivating strong, inclusive workplace cultures that drive business success.

Beyond her corporate career, JoNelle is the founder of  Ho‘omau Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students in higher education. Through scholarships, mentorship, and professional networking, the foundation helps students achieve academic excellence while staying grounded in their cultural heritage.

Passionate about people, purpose, and progress, JoNelle continues to bridge professional excellence with community impact; empowering individuals and organizations alike to thrive.

Websites:

• Ho’omau Foundation – www.hoomaufoundation.org

• Tripod Networking  www.tripodNetworking.com

• LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonellesood

Articles + Gala Videos + 5k + recipient video  + community outreach links

• https://www.khon2.com/living-808/2025-2026-kamery-lee-jr-scholarship-recipients-honored-at-hoomau-foundation-gala/

• https://www.hinowdaily.com/video/2025/09/09/hoomau-foundation-fundraising-gala-nonprofit-focused-success-development-native-hawaiian-pacific-islanders/

• https://www.khon2.com/living-808/hoomau-foundation-to-host-first-o%CA%BBahu-fundraising-gala-supporting-nhpi-students/

• https://kawaiola.news/hoonaauao/changing-the-future-one-scholar-at-a-time/

• https://youtu.be/UqKwbCjuKXc?feature=shared

• https://youtube.com/shorts/PJ1oCIRS7tw?feature=shared

• https://youtube.com/shorts/aDlO4Tb_scI?si=jPG3Kk_qu3MUnHJY

• https://youtu.be/MGqYiGqidCs?feature=shared