LEGISLATIVE EXPERIENCE
Chair, House Health, Human Service, and Homelessness Committee (2021-Present)
Chair, House Water, Land, and Hawaiian Affairs Committee (2019-2020)
Chair, House Water and Land Committee (2015-2018)
Chair, Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (2016-2018)
Chair, House Transportation Committee (2013-2015)
Vice Chair, House Consumer Protection & Commerce Committee (2011-2012)
Chair, House Health Committee (2009-2012)
Vice Chair, Hawai'i 2050 Sustainability Task Force (2008-2010)
Legislator in Residence, University of Hawaii-Manoa (2008)
Chair, House Tourism Committee (2007-2008)
Vice Chair, House Legislative Management Committee (2005-2007)
EDUCATION
Stanford University, Public-Private Partnerships for the Water Sector Executive Education, 2015
Stanford University, Advanced Leadership Program for Asian-American Executives, 2015
INSEAD, Innovators for Community Wellness Program, 2014
INSEAD, Leading Successful Change Program, 2013
Harvard University, National Preparedness Leadership Initiative Executive Program, 2011
Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management Executive Program, 2011
Griffith Insurance Education Foundation, Risk Management and Insurance studies, 2011
US Army War College, Strategy Implementation Seminar, 2011
University of California-Los Angeles, Health Care Executive Program, 2010
University of Virginia, Emerging Political Leaders Program, 2010
US Army War College, National Security Seminar, 2007
University of Hawaii-Manoa, Masters of Business Administration (MBA), 2002
University of Hawaii-Manoa, Masters of Social Work (MSW), 1996
University of Hawaii-Manoa, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (BA), 1992
Saint Louis High School
PROFESSIONAL
Instructor in Business and Health Education, Hawaii Pacific University, 2008-Present
Instructor in Social Work, Honolulu Community College, 2010-2014
Lecturer in Family Resources, Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard Apprentice Program, 2009-2014
Social Worker, Queens Medical Center, 2008-2014
Clinical Director, Ho'okupono Program for Adolescent Treatment, 1998-2006
Social Worker & Mental Health Specialist, Hawaii Department of Health, Queen's Medical Center, Child and Family Services, and Hale Kipa Inc., 1991-1998
COMMUNITY
American Red Cross Volunteer
FEMA Community Volunteer
Civil Air Patrol Volunteer, Rank: Major
Medical Reserves Corp Volunteer
Hawaii Police Department Volunteer
Hawaii Interagency Climate Adaptation Committee Member
Hawaii 2050 Sustainability Task Force Member
Hawaii Workforce Development Council Member
Waipahu High School Academy of Natural Resources Advisory Board Member
Leeward Lion's Club Member
Waipahu Neighborhood Board Member, 1999-2004