Erika Kauffman has been appointed as Regional Director of Communications at Highgate

With more than 27 years of reputable marketing and communications experience, Erika Kauffman will oversee Highgate Hawaii's strategic communications, including partnerships such as TableOne Hospitality under restaurateur and Highgate partner Patric Yumul, set to open 12 ventures across Oahu, Maui and Kauai in 2024. Together, they recently unveiled MARA Restaurant & Bar at the newly opened Renaissance Honolulu Hotel & Spa, and an eatery epicenter at the new AC Hotel by Marriott Honolulu. Kauffman is distinguished in her results-driven strategies, partnership maximization, performance excellence and sustainable portfolio growth. Prior, Kauffman was the founder and president of EPR+, a 17-year independent marketing, communications and public relations consultancy that represented notable brands across travel, tourism and hospitality, film/television, luxury retail, NGOs, culture and the arts, and Hawaii's premiere events. With honors from Hawaii Pacific University, Kauffman represented as the 50th Ambassador of Aloha, serving as Miss Hawaii 1997. Born and raised on Hawai'i Island, her global mindset is derived from a diverse upbringing across 60+ countries through humanitarian missions.