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Jane Higa Testa <br /> EDUCATION UmversrtvofHawaii <br /> Bachelor of Education, Secondary Education, 1970 <br /> Masters of Education, Cutticulum/Instruction (Ed Psych 1978 <br /> <br /> PROFESSIONAL <br /> <br /> EXPERIENCE <br /> 2000 to Present Hawaii County Office of Aaina <br /> Acting Executive on Aging <br /> 1992 to 2000 Hawaii County Office of Aaina <br /> 1980 to 1990 Program Spectialist <br /> M,_g~or duties: Developed community-based services m all districts ojthe <br /> tslcmd Worked with rndrvidaals and groups, such as businesses, <br /> government agencies, and pnvate organizations to detesmrne needs of <br /> communities and prepare strategic plan to meet these needs. Wrote and <br /> adriiinrstered grants. Prepared executed and monitored contracts <br /> Served as legislative [raison for o,~Sce. <br /> Major yrgjeets develoced.• Community Voices, Case Maragement <br /> Coordination, ICapara Care, FastTrak60+, Kohala Health Academy, and <br /> the Silver Legislature. <br /> ~aror initiatives undertaken: Assisted residents ojHamakua rn transition <br /> when the Hamakaa Sugtu Compatry closed Worked closely with elected <br /> officials, community organizations, the Department ojZabor, anions, and <br /> elected officials in developing timorous programs for residents. Assisted <br /> residents ojKohala plan and build Inter-generatroral community center <br /> Served as active member ojstatewide Community-Based Economic <br /> Development Board appointed by governor. <br /> 1990 to 1992 Hawaii County Office of Aging <br /> Acting Executive on Aging <br /> Moor duties: Managed and supervised all junctions ojOffice ojAging. <br /> Annual budget: 33.1 million. - <br /> 1978 to 1980 Honolulu Community College <br /> Counselor and Course Instructor in Community Development <br /> 1973 to 1978 ICalihi Y M C A <br /> Program Dvector <br /> 1971 to 1973 ~waiian Regent Hotel <br /> Front Desk Manager <br /> <br />