02-16-2010 - AFG welcomes two new team members

Two key organizers have joined the Abercrombie for Governor campaign, adding to a group of dedicated leaders committed to helping Neil Abercrombie become Hawaii’s next governor.

Josh Levinson was most recently the President and CEO of Community Links Hawaii and will play a critical role as Field Organizer, coordinating grassroots operations and overseeing digital media.


Neil and Josh in headquarters

“I am honored and humbled to join the team campaigning to elect Neil Abercrombie,” Josh said. “Now is the time to usher in new leadership in Hawaii—leadership we can trust, that inspires, that puts our children and the public interest above all else.”

Josh, 34, grew up in Hawaii and worked at a public interest advocacy firm in Washington, D.C., before moving home with his wife and two young children.

L.P. “Neenz” Faleafine, an entrepreneur and social media expert, will be the campaign’s Social Media Director. She founded Hawaii-based media marketing company, Pono Media, and was recently named one of the Top 20 Social Media Geeks in Hawaii by Bytemarks Café.


Neenz (left of Neil) with her family

“As a lifelong Hawaii resident, I see this as probably the most important election of my lifetime,” said Neenz, 39. “Right now, my friends and neighbors are desperately seeking leadership from the State. Neil has listened, offered support and, most importantly, has given me a commitment to lead. His willingness to be up front about his intentions and goals led me to join the campaign.”

Josh and Neenz join a team that includes campaign manager Bill Kaneko, deputy campaign manager Andrew Aoki and press secretary Laurie Au. The campaign’s leadership is made up of numerous volunteers, including honorary co-chairs Amy Agbayani, Walter Heen, Kelly King, and Randy Iwase.

“Our campaign is being driven by talented young public servants, many who have never worked in politics before, working alongside well-respected leaders who have been serving Hawaii for many years,” Neil said. “Together, we are building a movement to restore confidence in our government and ourselves and all that we can achieve in Hawaii when we work together.”