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OutsideHI Delegate Candidate Information O u t s i d e H I - Delegate Candidate Information P a g e 1 o f 88 LESLIE ABRIGO Date of birth: 11/28/1976 Hawaiian ancestry I can trace my Hawaiian lineage to Kapahikauaokamehameha of the Moanalua Auhupuaa on my Maternal Grandmother's side of the family, who was a Feary by marriage. I am also a Wedemeyer descendant Educational background I graduated from Kamehameha Schools in 1994 (kapalama). I have a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Politics and Government from University of Puget Sound. I am a Juris Doctorate of CWSL. Employment history In 1997, intern- Sen. Daniel Akaka in DC. In 2002, Intern -City of Honolulu Corp. Counsel, 2003 Licensed to practice law, CA. 2003 Law Offices of Leslie L Abrigo.2009: Owner - Leslie L Abrigo, APC Criminal record none Personal statement My middle name is Lohelani, and I try my best to live by my name whenever I am called up to help resolve a problem in my personal life or as a professional. I am deeply invested in the unification of all Native Hawaiian people. I feel that united with our family around the world, we can and will accomplish everything that we desire. I want to be a part of the process of determining a shared vision for sovereignty, and hope that my limited life experience can be of use to my people. My experience with admin. laws, legal research & drafting, and negotiation will be skills I can offer O u t s i d e H I - Delegate Candidate Information P a g e 2 o f 88 The delegate candidate represent these 10 people are eligible voters who have nominated them : Bertina Au Deborah Au Sybil Nosaka John Feary Brannock Au Elisha Au Monte M McComber Shani J P Butts Xavier Chanel Janel Teo O u t s i d e H I - Delegate Candidate Information P a g e 3 o f 88 CATELIN AIWOHI Date of birth: 1991-10-30 Hawaiian ancestry Arthur Aiwohi (Kohala), Euphemia Davidson (Hana); Manuel Furtado Mathias (Paia), Rose Piimauna Pali (Honokohau); Randolph Aiwohi (Honolulu), Lily Kahele Mathias (Honokohau); Gary Aiwohi (Honolulu) Educational background Kamehameha Schools Maui; Chaminade University; Native American Political Leadership Program at George Washington University; Washington Internships for Native Students Program at American University Employment history Office of Native Hawaiian Partnerships at Chaminade University; Kamehameha Schools; Social Security Administration; Office of Hawaiian Affairs Criminal record None Personal statement For the past few years, I’ve had the opportunity of working and studying politics in Washington, DC. Witnessing the process of federal decision-making, much of which is done without input from our people, has deepened my desire and personal urgency to participate in the Aha. By way of background, I was born and raised on Maui. For the majority of my upbringing, my family lived on the Paukukalo Homestead. Upon graduation from Kamehameha and Chaminade, I moved to DC where my work has centered upon research, analysis and technical support on federal policy issues as it relates to Native Hawaiians. It is important to highlight though, many have come before me and paved the path I travel on. Our alii/appointed representatives conducted numerous diplomatic missions to DC. Princess Kaiulani, only 17 at the time, met with federal officials to prevent annexation. Prior to her O u t s i d e H I - Delegate Candidate Information P a g e 4 o f 88 departure, the Princess outlined her purpose: to plead for my throne, my nation and my flag. Much has changed since then, but the importance of our presence here remains. For such a time as this, I look to Kaiulani as an example as I seek to serve a similar purpose in establishing a path for Hawaiian self-determination The delegate candidate represent these 10 people are eligible voters who have nominated them : Gary Dwight Aiwohi Sarah Kela Aiwohi Ashley Kanani Correa Meakalia Katelyn Previch-Liu Isaac Hoʻopiʻi Chasmin Alu Sokoloski Keala Heanani Carter Bina Kawekiu Saafi Brandon Kealiʻi Astronomo Mikeila Yamamoto O u t s i d e H I - Delegate Candidate Information P a g e 5 o f 88 JAMES ANTHONY Date of birth: 1962-01-01 Hawaiian ancestry My mother, Prof. Pualani Hopkins (nee Alberta Pung), daughter of Katherine Pung (nee McNicol), daughter of Jenny Borden, daughter of Annie Ka'apa, daughter of George Ikaika-- all from the Big Island. Educational background Roosevelt High, Honolulu, 1979; attended UH-Manoa early 1980s in Poli Sci Dept; San Francisco State University. BA, American Studies, 1987; UC Davis Law School, JD, 1999. Employment history Most recently: www.MCDLawyer.org; City zoning Prosecutor; Utilities watchdog lawyer; Consumer Protection prosecutor; Child Care professional and Zen Cook mid 90s; wholesale bakery owner SF early 90s. Criminal record I have no criminal record. Personal statement We, the first people of Hawaii, need the resources that sustain us physically, emotionally, culturally, and spiritually. We need the elements of life in our islands: Mountain, Water, Land, Ocean. With them, we can build an economy that lets us all thrive. We can work and create. We can live in the old ways—our taro fields and fish ponds supported hundreds of thousands of us—AND we can thrive in this 21st Century. We can create wealth and happiness, and a quality of life that springs from connection with each other and with our place. This deep belonging and ownership also allows us to care for our lands and waters that have suffered with us—our destinies are linked as one family. O u t s i d e H I - Delegate Candidate Information P a g e 6 o f 88 We are not greedy. We know how to share. And we are attached to, and literally in love with, all the variety that is our world today. It is who we are. We seek balance and fairness, to raise up our downpressed people, and to excel in every field we enter. But first, we must communicate with each other: speak from the heart, no BS, and listen deeply. Not be afraid to disagree. Make decisions and mistakes together—that’s how we move. Let us navigate together out of our common past, toward our common future. The delegate candidate represent these 10 people are eligible voters who have nominated them : Lilikala Kameeleihiwa Naalehu Kilohana Anthony Harry Auwae Mattson LIPE, KAIWIPUNIKAUIKAWEKIU KA'ULALEOA'OHA'ENA Lee, Keoni James Allen PUNG, ALBERT ERNEST PUNG, JENNIFER AULII Amy Kalili GORA, LAWRENCE KEALIIOLUOLU PUNG, CRIST KALEOLANI O u t s i d e H I - Delegate Candidate Information P a g e 7 o f 88 KELSON KAUANOE BATANGAN Date of birth: 1989-10-17 Hawaiian ancestry Kelson Kauanoe Batangan was born in Honolulu and raised on Maui as the oldest son of Lyla Eldredge and Reuben Batangan. He is of Hawaiian, Filipino, Chinese, English, Irish, and German descent. Educational background Kamehameha Schools Maui - Graduated 2008 Stanford University - Bachelors of Arts in Political Science; Graduated 2012 Columbia University - Masters of International Affairs; Expected Graduation 2017 Employment history Office of Hawaiian Affairs - Contractor Office of Representative Tulsi Gabbard - Legislative Correspondent, Scheduler, Staff Assistant Office of Senator Daniel Akaka - Staff Assistant Criminal record NA Personal statement “This election is a choice about what kind of nation we will be. That’s why I’m in this race – to join you in transforming our people.” – Kauanoe Batangan O u t s i d e H I - Delegate Candidate Information P a g e 8 o f 88 Kauanoe is motivated by the hope of ushering forth a new Hawaiian era of restored self- governance. He understands that the recent arrests of activists atop Mauna Kea and Haleakala highlight the need for change in the role Hawaiians play in public affairs. He wants to take up the unfinished business of hoʻoulu i ka lahui, and join you in building a better future. As a former aide to Senator Akaka and Congresswoman Gabbard, he has unique experience fostering social and economic development in Hawaiʻi. His service has taught him that self- determination will only be achieved through the collective efforts of an engaged citizenry, so he is currently leading a new effort to provide ʻoiwi leaders an opportunity to shape society through legislative appointments. Kauanoe graduated as the valedictorian of his class at Kamehameha Schools Maui. He is an alumnus of Stanford University, current student at Columbia University, fellow in the First Nations Futures Program, and member of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I. The delegate candidate represent these 10 people are eligible voters who have nominated them : AKAKA, DANIEL KAHIKINA HANNAHS, NEIL JACOB KAUHANE, MICHELLE KRISTIN MAHEALANI KIAHA, BRADLEY KAIPO CONSTABLE, ELIZABETH DOWSETT KAWEHEAULANI BRANCO, PATRICK TIMOTHY KALEOOKALANI PIHANA CHUN, DAVID KAULIKE ELDREDGE, LYLA KAUANOE BATANGAN, JARIN KULAMANU BATANGAN, MEGAN KAMALEI O u t s i d e H I - Delegate Candidate Information P a g e 9 o f 88 MELANIE BISON Date of birth: 04/10/1974 Hawaiian ancestry My lineage runs from the Lum Ho family. My children's lineage are from the Lum Ho and Kana'e family. Educational background I have a PhD in general psychology with a specialization in addiction psychology. I am licensed to treat m/h and addictive beh. I also was in the process of getting my second doctorate. Employment history I have my own practice for the last 9 years. We provide holistic culturally app. services to families & ind. I currently work the tribal communities and urban Native centers in providing m/h services. Criminal record I have no criminal background to share.
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