Current Events

Amy Young
As our graphics guru, Amy lends her considerable graphic and artistic skills to crafting successful visual campaigns for an array of clients. From calendars to national publication print advertising, from sales and spa brochures to heritage site documentation, Amy has led an assortment of more than fifteen design projects at Current Events to award-winning recognition. An avid outdoor enthusiast and world champion paddler, Amy serves in leadership capacities at Kai Opua Canoe Club and the Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Association.
Laura Aquino
Laura has more than 12 years of public relations experience that centers on media relations, community affairs, visitor marketing and special events. Laura has an extensive network with islandwide community groups and cultural organizations. Her strong media relationships in the travel and leisure markets have succeeded in bringing major feature stories, both print and national television, to her clients. She also serves her community with a board leadership role at Habitat for Humanity West Hawaii and Kona Outdoor Circle Foundation.
Ross Wilson
With his roots firmly planted on the Big Island, Ross is a leader in the public relations and community affairs arenas. Ross delivers a hands-on approach to clients, providing them with strategic counsel, short- and long-range planning as well as multi-level communication plans that define solutions for company, employee, public and media needs. In addition to the seven organizations he serves as a board member, he also chairs the Chancellor’s Advisory Committee, UH-Hilo, holds the position of West Hawaii Liaison, US Senator Daniel K. Akaka, and is a member of the Royal Order of Kamehameha. His lengthy list of community leadership serves his clients well.
Abel Aquino III
After completing his studies at Kamehameha Schools, Abel Aquino III headed to Santa Barbara and Orange County for college. He joined a leading design firm in Orange County and continued to develop professionally as a freelance designer, specializing in the music industry. Heeding the call to return home to Hawaii, Abel joined Current Events – first as a freelancer and then as an employee. An avid waterman, Abel also serves as the volunteer Marketing Director for the Na Koa Foundation and its Na Pea program for Hawaiian youth.
Deborah L. Baker
Following an extensive career in Hawaii¹s visitor industry and a three-year stint as race director for the Ironman Triathlon World Championship, Debbie founded Current Events in 1990. She is the creative force behind the firm and assists clients with brand development, collaborative partnerships and community building. Debbie also serves the Kailua Village Business Improvement District as its executive director. A former volunteer Hawaii County Police Commissioner and member of the Hawaii County Board of Ethics, Debbie presently serves as a member of the Board of Governors for Hawaii Preparatory Academy and is chair-elect of the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce.