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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—February 2023 <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 /> 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 /> 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/CIVIC 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,Kanu 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 0 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 />