Those who know Arigo say that she's very thoughtful about choosing which causes to support.



"Julie is very passionate about the work that she does," said Karen Wataru Nakaoka, director of membership for the Hawaii Visitors and Convention Bureau. "She is so authentic and genuine and that's something that I really admire about her."



Arigo loves spending time with her family, including her dog named Bear. She has finished 9 marathons, but had to walk in the last one after a skiing injury in Italy in 2017 left her with a metal plate and screws in her left leg.



"I realized, wow, it's time for me to really look at what my priorities are, and although work, I love my job, spending time with my family is very important," she said.



Arigo recently reconnected with her childhood roots in the Catholic Church. Finding faith has brought balance to her life and deepened her desire to give back.