House of Representatives

Personal

Married to Jennifer Higa Yamane; one son, Daniel Ichiro

Education

St. Louis High School
University of Hawaii, BA is Psychology 1992
University of Hawaii, Masters of Social Work 1996
University of Hawaii, Masters of Business Administration 2002

Political Office

Elected in November, 2004
Assistant Majority Floor Leader

Professional

Clinical Director of Ho'okupono Program, providing adolescent day treatment programs, 1998 - Present
Social worker, mental health specialist, and care coordinator for the State of Hawaii, Child and Family Service, Queen's Medical Center Family Treatment Center and Hale Kipa Inc. providing various clinical services, educational and supportive counseling, and crisis intervention to individuals and families, 1991 - 1998

Community Service

Neighborhood Board Member, Waipahu District 22, 1999 - 2004
Leeward Lion's Club Member
Leeward YMCA Board of Managers
Honolulu Police Department volunteer, Citizen Police Academy

Elected to the House: 2004 - Present

Member of the Democratic party.

Member of the following committees:

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