Stang Stories
Stang Stories
Teddy Ellis
Diana Rakow
24 minutes Posted Jul 13, 2026 at 6:10 pm.
Early Roots at Milton
Influential Mentors and Friends
Milton’s Impact on Leadership
Harvard and Chemistry
Transition to Public Health & Grad School
From Health Care to Aviation
Roles at Alaska Airlines
Sustainability Initiatives in Aviation
Leading Hawaiian Airlines & Preserving Culture
Advice to Students / Closing Thoughts
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In this episode of Stang Stories, host Hunter '27 interviews Milton alum Diana Rakow '95, president and CEO of Hawaiian Airlines. Diana recounts her unconventional career path from chemistry at Harvard to public health and healthcare leadership, and ultimately to aviation at Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines. They discuss the influence of Milton’s people and arts on her leadership style, the challenges of leading large, community-rooted organizations, and Diana's practical advice for students exploring meaningful careers.