We’re pleased to announce the following candidates for the 2025-2027 HGEA State Board of Directors*:
PRESIDENT (1 seat)
Jon A. Gasper
Ginet U. Hayes
Jason R. Locke
UNIT 3 DIRECTORS (5 seats)
Helena R. Brown
Ebony V. Butihi
Joy L. Ring-Gadow
Darleen K. Hoshida
Lakea C.A.K. Tjomsland
Janet P. Valdez
Darren A. Weaver
UNIT 13 DIRECTORS (3 seats)
Daniel “Danny” de Gracia
Amanda R.K. Lowrey
Cheryl L. Pokipala
Muhammad A. Quadri
Jamie M.H. Robertson-Leong
Amanda “Mandi” White
Bennett T. Yap
OAHU DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE (1 seat)
Derek K. Minakami
Elwyn L. Watkins
The following candidates are unopposed:
UNIT 2 DIRECTOR (1 seat)
Jaclyn Y. Andrade
UNIT 4 DIRECTOR (1 seat)
Leila L. Kim
UNIT 6 DIRECTOR (1 seat)
James L. Sunday
UNIT 8 DIRECTOR (1 seat)
Jaret K.C. Leong
UNIT 9 DIRECTOR (1 seat)
Josette K. Kawana
UNIT 14 DIRECTOR (1 seat)
Robert K. Umiamaka
UNIT 15 DIRECTOR (1 seat)
Chad K. Listman
HAWAII DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE (1 seat)
Kaloa R.N. Robinson
KAUAI DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE (1 seat)
Bronson B. Carvalho
MAUI DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE (1 seat)
Cameron J. Dexter
*Although these candidates have been certified by meeting the criteria of providing 15 signatures required by the HGEA Bylaws, Article III, Elections, Section 5, Nominations, it should be noted that the “challenge period” will continue until Monday, March 17, 2025. If no challenges are presented to the State Committee on Elections, those candidates that are the sole candidate for their respective office will be deemed to be elected. All other offices will have contested races.
Ballots will be emailed to HGEA members’ personal email addresses in late March. If you have any questions, please contact HGEA Field Services Officer Chad Ngai, (808) 543-0042 or cngai@hgea.org
