When Leaders Grow and Systems Connect, Institutions Grow Stronger.
Chun & Associates is grounded in a simple belief: meaningful institutional change begins with people, especially those working in the spaces between strategy and practice.
Rooted in Hawaiʻi and connected to a national community of higher education professionals, we explore leadership, institutional complexity, and the relationships that make meaningful change possible.
Through leadership development, professional collaboration, and thoughtful inquiry, we seek to strengthen institutions from the middle out.
Who We Are
We strengthen the overlooked middle layer of enrollment management — the associate and assistant directors, the managers, the functional leads. These are the people who make admissions, aid, registrar, and student accounts work every single day.
Our mission is simple: build strength from the middle out, calling forward diverse leaders who reflect the students we serve.
Where We Focus
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Leadership Development
Building capacity, confidence, and institutional understanding at every level.
We cultivate thoughtful, courageous leaders who connect vision with practice and lead with integrity and care.
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The Kāhea Collective
A community of higher education professionals brought together by shared purpose and diverse experiences.
We strengthen institutions through connection, collaboration, and collective wisdom.
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Saying the Quiet Thing Out Loud
Unfinished thoughts, uncomfortable questions, and stories from institutional life.
A space to challenge assumptions, explore different perspectives, and think a little more courageously together.
Why Choose Us
At Chun & Associates, we know the middle layer matters most. When these leaders are strong, the whole institution thrives.
Focused on the overlooked middle.
Equity at the core.
Hawai’i and Pacific-rooted, nationally connected.
Speed and reliability.
Insider expertise from leaders who have done the work.
You’re not just filling a vacancy — you’re building capacity, equity, and future leadership.
Founder
Chun & Associates was founded by Nikki L.M.K. Chun, a nationally recognized enrollment leader with more than 20 years of experience across admissions, financial aid, registrar operations, and marketing and communications. Known for guiding teams through complex transitions and for championing equity in leadership pipelines, she brings both practical expertise and national perspective.
Her vision is simple: strengthen enrollment management from the middle out by calling forward the next generation of diverse and talented leaders.
Contact Us
Whether you’re an institution searching for enrollment leadership or a mid-level professional exploring your next opportunity, we’d love to connect. Share a bit of information below, and we’ll be in touch shortly. We can’t wait to hear from you!