Democratic Party of Hawai‘i, Asst Treasurer, SCC Rep 25, Fundraising Chair
Policy and Politics, Podcast Cohost
Our Hawaii Foundation, Board Member
VoteHI Voter Registration, 2012 - 2016
Kahi Pacarro, Campaign for State House, Honolulu, HI
Kim Coco Iwamoto, Campaign for State House, Honolulu, HI
Recycle Hawai‘i, Hilo, HI
Pono Hawai’i Initiative, Honolulu, HI
Grand Hyatt Kaua'i, Poipu, HI
Na Pali Pirates, Kekaha, HI
Canoe Hale, Kahului, HI
Hawaii Ecotourism Association, Wailua, HI
Wailua Spirit Yoga, Wailua, HI
Hawaiian Mermaid Adventures, Kihei, HI
Barca 4 Mayor, Hanalei, HI
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA
B.A. Graphic Design
May 2009 Deans List
Island School
Lihue, HI
May 2005
Freelance Project Manager and Graphic Designer | June 2005 – PRESENT
KAILUA, HI
Full-service campaign management, including strategy, compliance, outreach, and event planning. Personal branding, logos, print text layout, and photo editing, focused on small businesses and non-profits.
Reclaiming Democracy Program Director | August 2024 – PRESENT
Kuleana Academy Program Manager | January 2016 – PRESENT
HAWAI’I ALLIANCE FOR PROGRESSIVE ACTION | KAPA’A, HI
Lead statewide policy initiatives focused on campaign finance reform, ethics, election modernization, and government accountability. Draft legislative testimony, policy briefs, and advocacy strategy. Build cross-sector coalitions and manage legislative engagement. Designed and launched a five-month leadership and candidate training program. Develop curriculum, recruit participants, manage logistics, fundraising, and partnerships. Train emerging leaders in campaign strategy, communications, fundraising, and governance.
Art Director /Office Manager | Nov 2017 – PRESENT
KAMANU COMPOSITES LLSC | KAILUA, HI
Direct daily operations, including HR, payroll, shipping logistics, vendor management, and financial tracking. Coordinate national and international freight logistics. Develop internal systems and workflow efficiencies. Support branding, marketing, and customer communications.
Call Center Operations Manager | October – November 2016, 2021
Elections Support Staff | 2014 – PRESENT
MERRIMAN-RIVER GROUP | WASHINGTON, DC
3rd party staff for diverse million member organization during a special project event. Ensure members receive accurate information and appropriate support regarding member participation. Oversaw high-volume call center with a staff of 16 operators providing support in 3 languages. Coordinated IT set up and troubleshooting. Contract senior elections staff for small to medium organization elections (Unions, Associations, Co-ops)
Social Media Manager | May 2017 – Sept 2018
KEKAHA, HI
Social Media Manager for Na Pali Experience and Na Pali Pirates in Kekaha, HI.
Marketing Manager | January 2014 – Sept 2016
Marketing Coordinator | September 2011 – January 2014
GRAND HYATT KAUAI | POIPU, HI
Lead in-house Graphic Designer for Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i and Hyatt Resorts in Hawai‘i. Manager of Business Center; Works under Sales & Marketing Division with every hotel department. Executes from design to print all public area marketing, in-room marketing, menus for eight restaurants and lounges. Manager of Quarter, Q4, 2015. Serves on Team Imua, Green Team, Community Pillar.
Oversaw re-branding of Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i logo, updating of all hotel collateral per Hyatt corporate standards. Managed hotel website and online listings for property and restaurants. Assisted with social media marketing efforts at hotel.
Social Media / Business Development Coordinator | September 2009– June 2011
LUNCH.COM | EL SEGUNDO, CA
Executed organic and paid media marketing campaigns. Online community manager and intern coordinator. In-house graphic design, including site badges, print collateral for conferences, online photo editor. Ambassador for SXSWi and BlogWorld.
Summer intern | Summer 2009
LOOMIS ISC MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS | HONOLULU, HI
Performed social media market research for clients and collaborated to implement marketing initiatives. Worked as an assistant designer in the Art Dept.
Chair of Communications | September 2008 – May 2009
Director of Marketing Development | September 2007 – May 2008
ASLMU, LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY | LOS ANGELES, CA
Created and curated public relations, advertising, print, and online media for the university’s student government and community relations.
Education/Community Intern | Summer 2008
SANTA MONICA MUSEUM OF ART | LOS ANGELES, CA
Worked on the LASUD program, community events, and social media outreach.
Design Editor | September 2005 – Oct 2007
LOS ANGELES LOYOLAN, LOYOLA MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY | LOS ANGELES, CA
Design editor for a bi-weekly student-run newspaper,
Community Relations Intern | Summer 2007
ALEXANDER AND BALDWIN | HONOLULU, HI
Intern for Government and Community Relations department and the Alexander and Baldwin Foundation.