House of Representatives

Education

University of HI William S. Richardson School of Law, Class of 2000
Colorado College, Class of 1992
'Iolani High School, Class of 1988

Political Office

State House of Representatives since 2003

Professional

Attorney, The Legal Aid Society of HI -- Wai'anae Branch (2003 to pres.)
Reporter, The Leeward Coaster (1992-1997)
State Health Ins. Prog. Specialist, Wai'anae Coast
Comprehensive Health Cntr. (1989)

Community

People's Path (events, fundraising, and volunteer/volunteer organizer)
MA'O Organic Farm (fundraising committee)
Drunk Driving Awareness (planning and fundraising volunteer for "Koa Paka Miles - Poina Ole ia" events)

Awards

2007 "25 People for the Next 25 Years" HI Business Magazine
2006 "Distinguished Supporter Award" UH Center for Hawaiian Studies
2004 "Best Up and Coming Legislator" Honolulu Weekly
2003 Asian Pacific American Women's Discovery Leadership Fellow
2003 Center on Women's Policy Studies Foreign Policy Inst. Fellow

Elected to the House: 2002 - Present

Member of the Democratic party.

Member of the following committees:

HAW - Hawaiian Affairs (Vice-Chair)
EDN - Education
HLT - Health
HED - Higher Education
HUS - Human Services
FSG - Interim Task Force on Smart Growth