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43
Ewa Villages, Kalaeloa, Honokai Hale, Nanakai Gardens, Ko Olina, Kahe Point, Nanakuli, Lualualei, Maili
Representative Andria Tupola is an honors graduate of Kamehameha Schools, Kapalama. She played sports, joined performing arts, and was a song contest director. She then attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah under the DeWitt four-year scholarship, BYU Multi-cultural full-ride scholarship, and a BYU student leadership scholarship.

While at BYU, Andria was involved in many extracurricular activities and was chosen as President of the Polynesian Club - a large, dynamic group with members from all parts of the Pacific. She was also able to serve as President of the Relief Society - a women's organization within the LDS church. While juggling her many responsibilities as a student leader, Andria drew from a reservoir of talent and created a BYU cultural performing group to recruit underserved multi-cultural students around the western United States. She remained involved in student activities and was successfully elected Student Body Vice President during her junior year.

During college, she took a year-and-a-half off and completed a Christian service mission for the LDS church in Venezuela. She learned to speak Spanish fluently and served the native people of Barquisimeto, Mirada, Valencia, and Punto Fijo.

Andria graduated with a BA in Music Education and taught music to intellectually disabled Hispanic adults in Los Angeles, California. It was at this time she met her future husband, Tavo Tupola, a University of Utah football team captain. She also taught music in the communities of Casa Grande, Arizona and Lindon, Utah. Upon graduating from college, Tavo and Andria moved home and they are currently raising their two beautiful daughters on the Wai'anae coast of Oahu.

Andria completed an MA in Music Education under the 'Imi Na'auao Scholarship from Kamehameha Schools and John Young Arts Scholarship from University of Hawaii. She is currently finishing her PhD at the University of Hawaii while working full-time at Leeward Community College as a music professor. She established a non-profit that donates music instruments to students in the Pacific. Lastly, after losing a dramatic 100 pounds she inspires others to achieve their fitness goals.
Professional :
House of Representatives, State of Hawaii 2014-2016
Music Professor, Leeward Community College 2011-2014
Music Professor, University of Hawaii West O'ahu 2013
Choral Instructor, Kamehameha Schools 2010 - 2012

Business & Leadership :
Member, Maili-Nanakuli Neighborhood Board 2014
Chair, Education & Health Committee
President, Christian Women's Organization 2013 - current
President, Christian Youth Organization 2010 - 2013
Owner, Andria Tupola Studios LLC 2007 - 2012
Owner, Make A Joyful Noise Non-profit 2011 - current
Student Body Vice President, Brigham Young University 2000-2001
Polynesian Club President, Brigham Young University 1999-2000
Founder, Multicultural Recruiting Team - Brigham Young University 1998-1999
Director, Kamehameha Schools Song Contest 1995-1998

Community Service:
Member, Maili-Nanakuli Neighborhood Board 2014
Chair, Education & Health Committee
Director, LDS Church Community Choir 2011-2013
Coach and Referee, AYSO 2013-2014
Volunteer, Ka Waihona o Ka Na'auao Public Charter School 2008- 2014
Volunteer, Boy Scouts of America 1994-current

Out-of-State :
Event Coordinator, Utah 2006-2007
Timpanogos Academy
Academic Decathlon Instructor, Arizona 2005-2006
Casa Grande High School
Bilingual Special Adult Education Music Teacher, California 2005
El Arca

International :
Community Outreach, South America 2003-2004
Christian Missionary
Teaching Assistant, Samoa 2002
American Samoa Community College
Promotional Tour Dancer Polynesian Culture Center, Japan 2001
Osaka Flower Festival
Promotional Tour Dancer Kamehameha Schools, New Zealand 1998

Education
Ph.D., Music Education, Choral/Vocal Expected graduation date 2016
University of Hawaii, Manoa

Masters of Arts, Music Education, Choral/Vocal 2011
University of Hawaii, Manoa

Bachelor of Arts, Music Education, Choral/Vocal 2005
Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah

Honors Diploma 1998
Kamehameha Schools, Kapalama, Hawaii

April 23, 2015

Should gated part of Paakea Road be opened during emergencies?

MAILI, Hawaii -Could a bypass road help ease traffic along the Waianae coast during emergencies? Some lawmakers say it would.
Traffic came to a standstill on Farrington Highway after the motorcycle crashed into a van in front of the Waianae Coast Comprehensive Center Monday afternoon.
Drivers were diverted onto a back road route to get around the scene.
Some lawmakers say another alternate route could have saved drivers even more time.
They're talking about the gated portion of Paakea Road starting from Lualualei Naval Road.
It was open to the public for the first time Monday, but most drivers didn't know it was an option.
"A lot of the community members who just drove by see it and are like, 'Oh my gosh, the road is open.' And I'm like, yeah for the first time ever the road has been open now. We just got to get the community members used to running it in case of a natural disaster we need to know where to go and how to access it," said Rep. Andria Tupola. View full article


March 24, 2015

Residents Want Answers about Illegal Dumping in Nanakuli

Nanakuli residents want answers.

Folks who live along Mohihi Street say they've been plagued by a foul odor.

They say it's coming from a nearby canal that's being used as an illegal dump site.

"When the water drained out of the stream then they kinda resurfaced. They said there was a toilet, a raft. But then they said it wasn't that. They think there's either sludge or dead animals in there because they said it's never smelt like that before," said Rep. Andria Tupola.

Representative Tupola says she's been in contact with the city and state health department to clean out the canal, and to determine if there are hazardous materials there. View full article


February 10, 2015

Representative Tupola gives the Hawaiian Word of the Day

No'ono'o Hana - means creativityView full article





February 3, 2015

Representative Andria Tupola makes Kiawe Energy Bars with Vince "Kana'i" Dodge

Representative Andria Tupola makes Kiawe Energy Bars with Vince "Kana'i" Dodge, known on the Wai'anae coast by most kids as "Kumu Vince" from 'Ai Pohaku. Milling the Kiawe Bean into diabetic friendly, sweet flour they share various recipes you can use with Kiawe flour.View full article


January 20, 2015

State to Fix Lane Stripping on Farrington Highway in Nanakuli

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January 20, 2015

State proposes large rent hikes at Kalaeloa Airport - Hawaii News Now

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2015 Committee Member of
 Measures Introduced in 2015
Measure and Title
HB403
RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS TAX.
HB404
MAKING AN APPROPRIATION FOR THE HAWAII INNOVATION WAIVER TASK FORCE.
HB405
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
HB406
RELATING TO CONTROVERSIAL PUBLIC SCHOOL CURRICULUM.
HB407
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
HB408
RELATING TO COTTAGE FOODS.
HB409
RELATING TO FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENTS.
HB410
RELATING TO AUDITING THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
HB411
RELATING TO MOTOR VEHICLE WEIGHT TAX REDUCTION.
HB415
RELATING TO FERRIES.
HB416
RELATING TO RETAIL WHEELING.
HB417
RELATING TO VEHICLE REGISTRATION FEE REDUCTION.
HB418
PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLES II, III, AND XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROVIDE FOR INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM, AND RECALL.
HB419
RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
HB420
RELATING TO THE AUDIT AUTHORITY OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION.
HB421
RELATING TO ENERGY STORAGE.
HB422
RELATING TO CARE PROVIDERS.
HB423
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE III, SECTION 15, OF THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ENACT A SUPERMAJORITY VOTING REQUIREMENT FOR PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION PROPOSING TO RAISE OR CREATE TAXES.
HB424
RELATING TO GRANTS IN AID.
HB453
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.
HB455
RELATING TO CANCER.
HB457 HD1 SD1
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
HB469
RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION.
HB471
RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION.
HB475
RELATING TO A BASIC BILL OF RIGHTS FOR VICTIMS AND WITNESSES.
HB477
RELATING TO TAXATION.
HB490
RELATING TO CAREGIVING.
HB539
RELATING TO UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ATHLETICS.
HB540 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.
HB541 HD1 SD2 CD1
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII TUITION AND FEES SPECIAL FUND.
HB542 HD1
RELATING TO THE BUDGET.
HB544 SD1
RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII CANCER CENTER.
HB849
RELATING TO AGRICULTURE.
HB994
RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FORTY-THIRD REPRESENTATIVE DISTRICT.
HB1018
RELATING TO KALAELOA AIRPORT.
HB1019
RELATING TO ELECTION CANDIDATES.
HB1275
RELATING TO THE STATE INSTRUMENT.
HB1290
RELATING TO LANDFILLS.
HB1333
RELATING TO EDUCATION.
HB1368 SD1
RELATING TO THE KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION COMMISSION.
HB1392
RELATING TO KALO PRODUCTION.
HB1443
RELATING TO KALAELOA AIRPORT.
HB1444
RELATING TO BORN ALIVE INFANTS.
HB1445
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB1446
RELATING TO TRANSPORTATION.
HB1447
RELATING TO POLICE EVASION.
HCR3
STRONGLY OPPOSING THE UNITED STATES ARMY'S PROPOSED FORCE REDUCTION OF SCHOFIELD BARRACKS AND FORT SHAFTER BASES.
HCR13
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DEFINE WINDSHIELD AND CLARIFY THE MEANING OF AN OBSTRUCTION OF THE DRIVER'S CLEAR VIEW IN THE PERIODIC MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION MANUAL FOR INSPECTORS OF PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS.
HCR46 HD1
REQUESTING THE AUDITOR TO CONDUCT A SUNRISE ANALYSIS OF THE PROPOSED REGULATION OF TRANSPORTATION NETWORK COMPANIES.
HCR196
REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONVENE A DRONE POLICY TASK FORCE AND RECOMMEND A STATEWIDE POLICY FOR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT THAT PROTECTS PRIVACY AND ALLOWS THE USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE APPLICATIONS.
HCR197
REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND RESPECTIVE COUNTIES TO WORK TOGETHER FOR STATEWIDE INSTALLATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PEDESTRIAN ACTIVATED SIGNALS FOR CROSSWALKS.
HR7
REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO DEFINE WINDSHIELD AND CLARIFY THE MEANING OF AN OBSTRUCTION OF THE DRIVER'S CLEAR VIEW IN THE PERIODIC MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION MANUAL FOR INSPECTORS OF PASSENGER CARS AND LIGHT TRUCKS.
HR21
URGING CONGRESS TO EXEMPT THE DOMESTIC SHIPMENT OF GOODS TO AND FROM HAWAII, ALASKA, AND PUERTO RICO, FROM THE JONES ACT REQUIREMENT THAT THE TRANSPORTING SHIP BE CONSTRUCTED IN THE UNITED STATES.
HR133
REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CONVENE A DRONE POLICY TASK FORCE AND RECOMMEND A STATEWIDE POLICY FOR UNMANNED AIRCRAFT THAT PROTECTS PRIVACY AND ALLOWS THE USE OF UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE APPLICATIONS.
HR134
REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND RESPECTIVE COUNTIES TO WORK TOGETHER FOR STATEWIDE INSTALLATION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PEDESTRIAN ACTIVATED SIGNALS FOR CROSSWALKS.