Experience: 
<!--• Co-Convenor, <em>Hawaii State Legislature's Kupuna Caucus (2006-Present)</em><br>
• Member, <em>Hawaii 3-5 Transitional Task Force (2007-Present)</em><br>
• Member, <em>Pugwash Peace Exchange (2007-Present)</em><br>
• Member, <em>Global Youth Center (2008-Present)</em><br>
• Convenor, <em>Deaf-Blind Task Force (2006-Present)</em><br>
• Member, <em>Hawaii State Legislature’s Heritage Caucus (2007-Present)</em><br>
• Member, <em>Hawaii State Legislature’s Hawaiian Caucus (2009-Ppresent)</em><br>
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Accomplishments:
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• Letter of Appreciation, <em>Chief of Police Boisse P. Correa, Honolulu Police Department (2009)</em><br>
• Certificate of Appreciation, <em>District Commander Major C. Saito, Honolulu Police Department (2009)</em><br>
• Friend of Pharmacy Award, <em>Hawaii Pharmacists Association (2009)</em><br>
• Award of Appreciation, <em>Cambodian Community of Hawaii (2009)</em><br>
• Mayor’s Award of Achievement, <em>City and County of Honolulu (2008)</em><br>
• AARP Advocate Award <em>(2008)</em><br>
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Facts?
<ul>
<li>Lanakila Elementary School

<li>Kawananakoa Intermediate School

<li>McKinley High School, Honor graduate

<li>University of Hawaii, Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Communications and Psychology

<li>State Senator for Senate District 13, 1996 - present.

<li>State Representative for House District 27, 1990-1996.

<li>Research Assistant and Office Manager to City Council Member Gary Gill, 1987 to 1990.

<li>Administrative Assistant for Smolenski and Woodell, Attorneys at Law, 1984 to 1986.

<li>Community Services Specialist to the Hawaii State Senate under Senator Anthony Chang, 1984.

<li>Administrative Assistant for Au's Plumbing and Metal Works, 1979 to 1990.
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