imageAmy AgbayaniHonorary Co-Chair

Amefil "Amy" Agbayani has been honored nationally and statewide as a strong voice for women, civil rights, immigrant rights, workers rights, Filipinos and equity and diversity in higher education. Born in the Philippines, Amy received her degree in political science from the University of the Philippines and her PhD from UH. Amy introduced Neil to his wife, Nancie, and has worked on every campaign for Neil.
imageWalter HeenHonorary Co-Chair

Judge Walter Heen has dedicated 50 years of public service to the State of Hawaii in a variety of roles including a distinguished judicial career and currently as vice chairman of the OHA Board of Trustees. As one of the founding members of the Democratic Party revolution beginning in 1950, Walter played an integral role in changing the unequal and unfair distribution of opportunities available to Hawaii’s minority communities.
imageRandy IwaseHonorary Co-Chair

Randy Iwase has dedicated his career to public service in Hawaii. After graduating from the University of Florida and the University of San Francisco School of Law, he returned home to serve as a deputy attorney general, as a city councilman, and as a state senator. Randy is well known for his optimism and for standing by his principles. He has an unwavering commitment to democratic ideals and has been a champion of public education.
imageKelly KingHonorary Co-Chair

Kelly King is the founder and vice president of Pacific Biodiesel in Kahului, she has been recognized on state and national levels for her achievements in developing inexpensive, clean-burning fuel from waste and biofuels. Noted for her advocacy, Kelly has become an icon for environmental, social and economic sustainability. Along with her husband, Bob King, Kelly is also one of the founders of The Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance.
CAMPAIGN OPERATIONS
  • Bill Kaneko, Campaign Manager
  • Amy Asselbaye, Operations Director
  • Andrew Aoki, Deputy Campaign Mgr.
  • Kathleen Chapman, Scheduling & Fundraising Asst.
  • Jack Endo, Treasurer
  • Kay Hoffman, Office Manager
  • Marvin Wong, Operations

    • COMMUNICATIONS
  • Laurie Au, Press Secretary
  • Josh Levinson, E-Communications Dir.
  • Neenz Faleafine, Social Media Dir.
  • Jim McCoy, Press Liaison
  • Olomana Marketing, Web Design, Advertising, Data

    • GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING
  • Lloyd Nekoba, Grassroots Director
  • Amy Agbayani, Coordinator
  • Edward Hasegawa, Coordinator
  • John Buckstead, West Hawaii
  • Gilbert Kahele, East Hawaii
  • Dennis Esaki, Kauai
  • Leticia Castillo, Lanai
  • Karey Oura Kapoi, Maui
  • Beverly Pauole-Moore, Molokai
  • Jimmy Toyama, Oahu