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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS <br />Strategic Advisory Board Member, Hawaii Energy September 2020 —Present <br />Hawaii Energy's Strategic Advisory Board is helping to broaden the impact and benefits of energy efficiency for Hawaii's <br />residents and businesses. Provides insight from the non-profit and community -based organization sectors and serves as an <br />energy efficiency ambassador. <br />Board Member, National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) March 2017 —Present <br />NCRC and its member organizations create opportunities for people to build wealth. Work with other board members to <br />oversee a multi -million dollar budget and related programs of a nonprofit entity that works with community leaders, <br />policymakers and financial institutions to champion fairness in banking, housing and business development. Provides <br />expertise and support at convenings across the country around community development and reinvestment. <br />Board Member, Oahu Workforce Development Board April 2016 — June 2021 <br />Local economic development member that is working with other board members to guide and support the City & County <br />of Honolulu's efforts to collaborate with industry leaders and government to help Oahu's business grow, train and sustain <br />a globally competitive workforce. Serving on committees focused on engaging local employers in supporting their <br />workforce issues and supporting workforce system partners to strengthen sector pathways. <br />Community Steering Committee Member, Community Champions, Prosperity Now December 2015 —January 2021 <br />Partner with Committees Members from across the nation to provide local perspective and leadership to Prosperity Now's <br />Community Champions, a movement -oriented group of service providers, advocates, researchers, financial institutions, <br />policymakers and others who are working to implement strategies and advocate for policies that help people become more <br />financially secure. Spoken at national convenings about financial empowerment efforts and victories in Hawaii. <br />COMMUNITYXIV'IC ENGAGEMENT <br />Alumni Association Director, University of Hawaii William S. Richardson School of Law <br />July 2016 —October 2018 <br />Collaboratively created a mentorship program for current law students to connect with practicing alumnus in conjunction <br />with the law school and Association leadership. <br />Young Lawyer's Division Board of Directors, Hawaii State Bar Association January 2015 — December 2017 <br />Co -led the Junior Judges program, which connects lawyers to students in the community, and spearheaded a committee <br />that put together three continuing legal education (CLE) opportunities around mediation, nonprofit board, and small <br />business issues. Supported other projects that provides valuable volunteer opportunities for young lawyers. <br />Committee Member, Iolani Community Action Network (ICAN) August 2009 — March 2015 <br />One of the founding members of an alumni volunteer network that carried out quarterly projects emphasizing educational <br />and cultural learning opportunities through community service, including `One Day, One Team' — an annual international <br />day of service coordinated with alumni around the world. <br />Challenge Committee Member, Kann Hawaii August 2009 — October 2014 <br />Organized and coordinated challenges around neighborhood building, local food, and civic engagement to motivate the <br />13,000+ members to commit to broader personal and communal commitments to improving our island community. <br />Received the Kuleana Award in February 2010 as a volunteer who "inspired change in others and in their community <br />through their own demonstrations of kuleana or courageous acts of responsibility -taking and leadership by example." <br />Volunteer Coordinator, Salvation Army Ka Ohu Hou O Manoa Transitional Housing Program <br />May 2009 —August 2012 <br />Organized regular service projects with over 50 volunteers per event to beautify the houses and surrounding areas and <br />oversee arts and crafts for the housing program children. Supported the efforts of a high school sophomore who facilitated <br />weekly child care sessions during the mothers' weekly meetings. Received the Salvation Army Outstanding Partners in <br />Community Service Award in recognition for this support in March 2011. <br />Coach, Iolani Wrestling October 2008 —March 2017 <br />