STAND.
COM. REP. NO. 3894
Honolulu, Hawaii
President of the Senate
Thirty-Second State Legislature
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Health and Human Services, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 551, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:
Health
Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea
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G.M. No. 551 |
TRISHA KAJIMURA, for a term to expire 06-30-2027, |
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Trisha Kajimura for service on the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea.
Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Trisha Kajimura from the State Health Planning and Development Agency, American Lung Association in Hawaiʻi, Parents and Children Together, Mental Health America of Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Alliance of Nonprofit Organizations, and three individuals.
Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Kajimura's background and dedication to serving the public qualify her to be nominated for appointment to the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea. Your Committee notes that Ms. Kajimura is currently the Vice President of Strategy and External Affairs at Parents and Children Together. Previously, Ms. Kajimura has held numerous leadership roles at various health organizations, including Deputy Director at Hawaiʻi Health & Harm Reduction Center from 2021 to 2023; Director of Business Development and Public Relations at Sutter Health Kahi Mohala from 2020 to 2021; Executive Director at Mental Health America of Hawaiʻi from 2016 to 2020; and Social Policy Director at Catholic Charities Hawaiʻi from 2012 to 2016. Your Committee also notes that Ms. Kajimura holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Your Committee further notes that Ms. Kajimura has served on various boards and advisory committees, including as a member of the Hawaii Public Association Board of Directors, Hawaii Alliance of Non-Profit Organization Board of Directors, Western Region Public Health Training Center Advisory Board, and Public Health Training Hui Advisory Committee, and therefore has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of council members. Your Committee finds that Ms. Kajimura's extensive experience in public health administration and community involvement will enhance the effectiveness of the Honolulu Subarea Health Planning Council. Your Committee therefore recommends that Trisha Kajimura be appointed to the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea based on her knowledge, background, and dedication to public service.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Health and Human Services that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Health and Human Services,
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JOY A. SAN BUENAVENTURA, Chair |
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