Experience

Previous Leadership Assignments
• President, Hawai‘i State Senate (2013-2015)
• Vice President, Hawai‘i State Senate (2003-2008, 2011-2013)
• Chair, Committee on Tourism (2003-2006, 2011-2013)
• Chair, Special Committee on Accountability (2011-2013)
• Chair, Committee on Ways and Means (2009-2010)
• Chair, Committee on Tourism and Intergovernmental Affairs (2001-2002)

Membership
• National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) - 2020‑2021 Board Chair, At-Large Position, Southwest Regional State Director, State Director
• Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education Legislative Advisory Committee
• National Conference of State Legislators Education Committee
• National Association of Latino Elected & Appointed Officials
• National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators
• Board of Hispanic Caucus Chair
• Women In Government - Hawaii State Director

Community Activity
• Member, Kalihi Business Association
• Member, Filipino Chamber of Commerce
• Honorary Member, Hawai‘i Korean Chamber of Commerce
• Member, Moanalua Lions Club
• Board of Trustees, Palama Settlement
• Member, Hawai‘i Korean Millenium Commission
• Member, Special Committee on Studying Effects of Economy on Judiciary