STAND. COM. REP. NO. 3372

Honolulu, Hawaii

RE: GOV. MSG. NO. 566

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2024

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Health and Human Services, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 566, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of:

Board of Directors of the Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation

G.M. No. 566

LISA RANTZ, for a term to expire 06-30-2025,

begs leave to report as follows:

Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Lisa Rantz for service on the Board of Directors of the Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation.

Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Lisa Rantz from the Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation and one individual.

Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Rantz's background and dedication to serving the public qualify her to be nominated for appointment to the Board of Directors of the Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation as an at-large voting member. Your Committee notes that Ms. Rantz has been serving as the Executive Director for the Hilo Medical Center Foundation since 2014. In her role as Executive Director, Ms. Rantz has helped grow the Foundation's outreach and program efforts, including developing programs to assist researchers, educators, policymakers, and rural residents to address changing rural environments by identifying and advocating for rural health issues and policy changes. Previously, Ms. Rantz obtained leadership experience as Director of Achievement for Catapult Learning from August 2013 to November 2014, and Executive Director for Friendly Community Outreach Center from June 2010 to August 2013. Your Committee notes Ms. Rantz's extensive history of community service, including serving as the President of the Hawaii State Rural Health Association since 2019, and member of the Hawaii Medical Education Council since 2018. Your Committee also finds that Ms. Rantz received her Bachelor of Arts in Social Science, Magna Cum Laude from Chapman University. Your Committee further finds that Ms. Rantz has a thorough understanding of the role and responsibilities of board members and her extensive experience in management, non-profit organizations, and community outreach will enhance the effectiveness of the Board. Your Committee therefore recommends that Lisa Rantz be appointed to the Board of Directors of the Hawaiʻi Health Systems Corporation based on her knowledge, background, and commitment to rural health in Hawaii.

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