Senate

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Born

January 15, 1948 in American Samoa

Personal

Married to former Board of Education member Carol Gabbard for 39 years
Five children (Bhakti 37, Jai 33, Ryan 31, Tulsi 26 (former State Representative for District #42), Vrindavan 24
Six grandchildren

Education

Masters of Education degree in Adult Education with emphasis on community college administration, Oregon State University (1980)
Bachelor of Arts degree in English, California State University, Sonoma (1971)
High School Grad, Choctawhatchee H.S. Fort Walton Beach, FL (1965)

Political Office

Honolulu City Council (2003-2005)

Hawaii State Senate (2006-present)

Public Service

Legislative Advocate (volunteer)
Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization (OMPO) - Policy Committee (2003)
Ewa Transportation Coalition - Chair (2003-2005)

Professional

Family business, MC Services - distributing air and water purifying systems, nutritional supplements, and family counseling (1994 to present)
Owner and operator of a small confection manufacturing and distribution company, Hawaiian Toffee Treasures (1998 to present)
Substitute Teacher, DOE Certified in public and private schools in West Oahu , 2005 to present
Owned and operated The Natural Deli, a natural foods restaurant (1988 to 1992)
Ponomauloa School, Wahiawa, headmaster/teacher (1983 to 1987)
American Samoa Community College Dean of Adult and Continuing Education, State Director of Adult Basic Education (1980 to 1983)
Head Instructor Tennis, Kuilima Hyatt Resort, No. Shore, Oahu (1977)
American Samoa Community College Assistant Dean of Instruction (1976 to 1977)
Owned and operated Mike's Sport Shop (1974 to 1978)
American Samoa Community College Guidance Counselor (1974 to 1976)
American Samoa Community College (ASCC), Psychology and English teacher (1973 to 1974)

Community

Founder, Alliance for Traditional Marriage and Values
Founder, Alliance for Traditional Marriage and Values/PAC
Founder, Stand Up for America
Founder, Healthy Hawaii Coalition
Member, Kapolei City Lions Club
Member, Filipino Chamber of Commerce
Member, Small Business Hawaii
Member, St. Jude Catholic Church, Makakilo
Member, Knights of Columbus
Member, Navy League of the United States

Member of the Democratic party.

Member of the following committees:

TIA - Transportation and International Affairs (Vice-Chair)
AHW - Agriculture and Hawaiian Affairs
EDU - Education
SHF - Joint Task Force to Conduct a Review of the State Highway Fund
JDL - Judiciary and Labor

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Sen. Gabbard's Newsletter

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