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Birth Worker and Community Health Advocate <br />Various Organizations I 2004—Present <br />w Provided culturally sensitive labor and lactation support, addressing community health <br />disparities. <br />• Facilitated health equity initiatives with a focus on maternal and perinatal health <br />outcomes. <br />Governing Board Member <br />Ke'Urn*keKa\*nPublic Charter School 12014-2021 <br />Guided educational programs emphasizing sustainability, cultural stewardship, and <br />indigenous knowledge. <br />Executive Board Member <br />Surfrider Foundation, Hilo Chapter 12016-2019 <br />• Led community -driven efforts to preserve HawaiTs coastal environments. <br />• Recruited local business toparticipate inRise Above Plastics program <br />• Advocated for policies advancing ocean health and sustainable practices. <br />w Co -facilitated B|uevvaterTaskforoe - water quality testing program in East Havvaii, data <br />collection, data input <br />Community Leadership <br />• Haxwai'i Democratic Party Leadership: Senatorial District 1 State Central Committee <br />Representative (201O-2022);District 2Chair (2018-202O);Community Organizer and <br />Advooaba(2U16—oneSen0. <br />m Kmiao Community Garden Co -Founder: Established asustainable garden for Hilo <br />Boys and Girls Club /20O7-2O11\. <br />w PmmtaotN[mho^o|avVe 'OhamaRestoration Steward: Advanced cultural and ecological <br />reetonation(20O1_2UO4). <br />w Hi|mWorman'a Prison Assistant Wellness Program Educator: Delivered vva(|nooa <br />education toincarcerated women (2003). <br />* Additional Community Leadership Positions Available Upon Request. <br />