| Members of The Advertiser's Community Editorial Board, May 2006-February 2007: |
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Mark Dyer
Kane'ohe
Owns a small business. He graduated from the University of California Berkeley with a Masters degree in political science. He enjoys traveling, hiking, learning and reading. He doesn't have one particular interest, but he says, "You might say I have an 'academic' interest in how things work, including cities and state." |
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Chris Godwin
Kahuku
A retired special agent with the Criminal Investigation Division of the IRS. He graduated from the University of Hawai'i with a degree in business administration. He enjoys outdoor activities, especially those that are ocean related. His interests are mass transit, public education, Kamehameha Schools, Waikiki, Social Security/Retirement, welfare, healthcare and traffic. |
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Shana Logan
Punalu'u
A library assistant, full time student at HPU, and an intern for the Democratic Party of Hawaii. She is a Kamehameha Schools graduate and is currently working on her bachelors degree in Visual Communications. She enjoys video production. Her interests are housing, education, politics, foster care, Hawaiian issues, overdevelopment and environmental issues. |
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Charlie Palumbo
Niu Valley
An architect and design consultant. He graduated from the University of Hawai'i with a Bachelor of Architecture degree. He enjoys playing the drums. He is most concerned with the lack of vision and courage of the local leadership and how rapidly Hawai'i is losing its unique identity. He is also interested in Hawaiian issues, homelessness, transportation, housing, sustainability, and the ice epidemic and drug policy. |
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Sunshine Topping
Honolulu
A human resources director. She attended the University of Colorado, Boulder with a BA and the University of Hawai'i for graduate school in the MSW program. She enjoys surfing and paddling. Her interests are the crystal meth epidemic, Native Hawaiian issues and the growth and maintenance of high technology in Hawai'i. |
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Laura Bullock
Honolulu
A special investigator for the Office of Personnel Management, she has been a Hawai'i resident since 1993 and is originally from California. She spent 25 years in the military and has traveled extensively in the United States. Her areas of interest are transportation, homelessness, the gas cap, taxation, education and rent. |
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Helen Gibson Ahn
Honolulu
A Kalani High and UH-Hilo graduate, she recently received her master's in Diplomacy and Military Studies from HPU. She is a civilian working for the Department of Defense in Morale, Welfare and Recreation, where she has been working for over 25 years, both here and in Germany. She is interested in the environment and recycling. |
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Jon Matsuo
Honolulu
He started his own consulting firm called Principle-Centered Solutions. As a management consultant, he improves the operations and capabilities of organizations and leaders specializing in resolving the most serious and chronic problems. He is also a volunteer counselor at the Youth Correctional Facility, Halawa Prison and OCCC. He is a grandfather, surfer and hunter. His areas of interest are education, politics and organizational effectiveness. |
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Bill Prescott
Nanakuli
Retired from the Army and Chevron, he is a Vietnam veteran and has chaired and served as a volunteer on the Wai'anae Coast School Concerns Coalition. He was also the administrative assistant to Rep. Michael Kahikina. He has also worked at Kapi'olani Children's Hospital with the 'Ewa Healthy Start program, assisting disadvantaged young mothers. His areas of interest are public education in disadvantaged areas and the military. |
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Karen Simmons
Kailua
Takes care of her two children, 5 1/2 and 7 1/2. She is a Kalaheo graduate and also attended the University of Colorado. Before she became a stay-at-home mom, she worked in marketing at the Bank of Hawaii. She is interested in public education, our economic environment, preserving our island lifestyle, and the ice epidemic. |
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| Members, December 2005-February 2006: |
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Zaff Noelle Bobilin
Manoa
Homeschools her two children and works part-time as construction coordinator for the Makaha-based TV show "Boarding School" on The N, the new MTV nighttime teen channel. She's an artist and has a degree from the UH in design. She worked ten years for Leeward Community College as a theater technician. |
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Ivan Lui-Kwan
East Honolulu
Was city budget director for the Harris administration. His career in finance, law and administration includes serving as CEO of the Queen's Development Corp., CEO of Kona Bay Marine Resources, COO of the Queen's Health Systems, and as a partner with the law firm of Carlsmith Ball. His community service includes board chairmanship for St. Andrew's Priory and the March of Dimes Hawaii Chapter. |
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Janette McGrain
Hawai'i Kai
A student at UH-Manoa who recently returned to Hawai'i with her parents after growing up in Germany. She's interested in community and government issues such as transportation, environment, city development and education. |
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Johnnie-Mae Perry
Waianae
Primary Student Adjustment Project coordinator and home/school liaison at Hickam Elementary School. She's also a student at UH-West O'ahu. She has two grown children. |
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Mark Rieben
Makiki
A teacher and technology coordinator at Maunawili Elementary. He's on the HSTA board of directors and was formerly the president of the HSTA Windward chapter. He's lived in Hawai'i for 20 years and was born and raised in Montana. |
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Caroline Matano Yang
Kailua
Caroline Matano Yang has a diverse international background: She served at the U.N. Secretariat in New York for nine years and directed the Fulbright program in Japan for 20 years before returning to Hawai'i about 10 years ago. A self-professed news and golf junkie, she serves the community in various ways, including being on a few advisory councils for the University of Hawai'i and Hawai'i Pacific University. |
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| Members, August-December 2005: |
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Capt. Edward Enos
Kailua
A harbor pilot born and raised in Hawai'i, he graduated from the California Maritime Academy and has worked on the water his whole life, which has taken him around the world. He and his wife have one daughter. He is interested in local issues. |
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Iris Fukui
Niu Valley
The owner of a small plant nursery in Waimanalo, she retired as dean of instruction at Windward Community College and has taught kindergarten through college. Has volunteered for the American Cancer Society of Hawaii and Kaiser hospital for 20 years. |
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Julia K. Matsui-Estrella
Mo'ili'ili
Does volunteer work with low-income families and immigrant groups. Born and raised in Wahiawa, she graduated from UH-Manoa and received her master's in social planning from UC-Berkeley. She retired early as a planner and serves on national committees of the United Church of Christ. |
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John Mussack
Makiki
A teacher at Holy Family Catholic Academy, he is a community theater actor and a veteran. He has studied ESL at UH and is fluent in Chinese. He was born and raised in Los Angeles, and is interested in local issues and equal opportunities for people with disabilities. |
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Barbara Ng
Kaimuki
A grandmother who most recently worked as a tax preparer. Has been a certified financial planner, medical technologist and preschool board director. Born and raised in Illinois, she has lived in Hawai'i for the last 35 years. Interests include healthcare reform, the UH medical school and its cancer research, and education. |
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| Members of The Advertiser's Teen Editorial Board, July-August 2005: |
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Ke Chen
Makiki
A senior at La Pietra Hawai'i School for Girls, Ke enjoys discussing current issues, reading, volunteering at Kapi'olani Medical Center and Olivet Preschool, playing piano, writing and doing math. |
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Joshua Masayoshi Huff
Moanalua
A 2005 graduate of Moanalua High School, Joshua was editor of his school newspaper and represented Hawai'i at the Al Neuharth Free Spirit Conference. He was varsity cross country captain, and plays guitar and keyboard and sings in a band. |
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Jaimie Kim
Mililani
A senior at Mililani High School, Jaimie is the managing editor for the Trojan Times and is interested in pursuing a journalism career. |
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Bryan Lum
Honolulu
A sophomore at Kalani High School, Bryan's hobbies include tennis, viola, reading, photography, filming and going to the gym. He is interested in becoming a scientist or an engineer. |
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Jakara Mato
Honolulu
A senior at Iolani School, Jakara's been involved in student government, dance and various clubs. She's won scholarships to study in Japan, attend an economics program at The College of William & Mary and study philosophy at UH. Since childhood, Jakara has been very active in performing arts. |
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Shari Matsudo
'Ewa Beach
A senior at Kaimuki High School, Shari plans to study journalism and loves to write. She enjoys sports and is captain of the soccer and track teams. |
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| Members of The Advertiser's Community Editorial Board, April-July 2005: |
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Steve Doyle
Hale'iwa
Avid sailor and a contributing writer to sailing magazines in English and French-speaking countries. Has been active in land and environmental preservation efforts. |
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Beverley Sue Grimmer
Kailua
Stay-at-home mom who has traveled extensively and has worked managing law offices and in teaching. Also volunteers with nonprofit organizations. |
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Meheroo Jussawalla
Honolulu
Emerita senior fellow at the East-West Center, specializing in the study of information technology. Has written 15 books and represents the East-West Center on the the board of the Pacific Telecommunications Council in Hawai'i and the International Center for Communications in London. |
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Henry E.K. Lee
Kane'ohe
Retired from Pearl Harbor naval shipyard as a supervisory equipment specialist. Born in Honolulu and raised in Kalihi and 'Aiea. Volunteers for city's Parks & Recreation Senior Citizen Program and at a Kane'ohe senior center. |
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Edgar Ramones
Mo'ili'ili
Teacher at Star of the Sea's Early Learning Center who is originally from Maui. Graduated from the University of Hawai'i-Manoa and received his teaching credentials from Chaminade University. |
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Craig Y. Watase
Niu Valley
President of Mark Development, Inc., an affordable housing real estate developer and property manager. Born and raised in Honolulu and has two children. |
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| Members, January-April 2005: |
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Alissa Alcosiba
Honolulu
Managing director for a nonprofit performing arts organization |
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Janine Brand
Hau'ula
Retired from work in public accounting and other business ventures |
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Jon Scott Hoffman
Honolulu
Military officer who is also working on his MBA at the University of Hawai'i |
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Blake McElheny
Hale'iwa
Operates a consulting company focused on community development and conservation |
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Rachel Shimamoto
Kane'ohe
Travel agent for a Honolulu company who is interested in commuter and consumer issues |
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