Helena R. Brown, Maui

Unit 3

Why are you running for office?

I am running so that I can use the knowledge and experience gained during my first term to help HGEA continue to be a forerunner in fighting for the rights of our members and government employees in general.


What are your goals?

  • Expand the number of benefits available to members through our Makana Perks program
  • Increase member awareness of the benefits available through both HGEA and AFSCME
  • Support our members to the best of my ability

Background:

  • Unit 3 director, State Board, 2023-present
  • State Board Ad Hoc Restructuring Committee, 2024
  • Delegate, AFSCME Convention, 2024
  • State Board co-chair of member benefits, 2023-2024
  • Capitol Hill lobbyist, AFSCME Study Tour, 2023
  • Unit 3 Member Benefits Committee, 2021-2023
  • Unit 3 Education & Training Rep: 2020-2021
  • Delegate, HGEA General Assembly: 2020, 2022, 2024
  • HEGA Maui Unit 3 steward, 2020-present
  • HGEA Unit 3 member (Big Island and Maui) for 18 years