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Family

Daughter of Philip S. Chun and Mei-Chih Chun. Philip has been with the Kalihi Y.M.C.A. for over 30 years, serving as its Executive director for over 20 years. Mei-Chih was a social worker for the State and later became a full-time mother, taking an active interest in her children's activities. Both parents are now retired. Sister Jeanne and brother Randall are pursuing careers in international business and commercial arts, respectively. Married on June 11, 1994 to Michael Sands Chun Oakland. Three children Mailene Nohea Pua Oakland, Christopher Michael Sing Kamakaku Oakland and Lauren Suzanne LeRong Kemelenohea Oakland. She has two grandchildren, Mysha and Shayden Tialevea.

Education

Lanakila Elementary School

Kawananakoa Intermediate School

McKinley High School, Honor graduate

University of Hawaii, Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Communications and Psychology

Employment

State Senator for Senate District 13, 1996 - present.

State Representative for House District 27, 1990-1996.

Research Assistant and Office Manager to City Council Member Gary Gill, 1987 to 1990.

Administrative Assistant for Smolenski and Woodell, Attorneys at Law, 1984 to 1986.

Community Services Specialist to the Hawaii State Senate under Senator Anthony Chang, 1984.

Administrative Assistant for Au's Plumbing and Metal Works, 1979 to 1990.

Community Activities

Chair of the Senate Committee on Human Services 2003 to present.

Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs, 2003 to 2004.

Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Health, 2003 to present.

Member of the Senate Committee on Higher Education, 2005 to present.

Member of the Senate Committee on Education, 2001 to 2004.

Member of the Senate Committee on Education and Military Affairs, 2005 to present.

Vice Chair of the Senate Committee on Water, Land, Energy and Environment, 2001 to 2002

Member of the Senate Committee on Hawaiian Affairs, 2001 to 2002.

Chair of the Senate Committee on Health and Human Services, 1999 to 2001.

Member of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, 1999 to 2001.

Member of the Senate Committee on Labor and Environment, 1999 to 2001.

Member of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means, 1998 to 2002.

Co-Chair of the Senate Committee on Human Resources (human services and labor matters are combined in this committee), 1997 to 1998.

Member of the Senate Committees on Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Information Technology, 1997 to 1999.

Member of the Senate Committee on Health and Environment, 1997 to 1999.

Chair of the House Committee on Human Services, 1992-1996.

Vice-Chair of the House Committee on Human Services, 1991-1992.

Member of the House Committee on Housing, 1991-1992; Housing Summit Subcommittee Chair of New Programs and Special Needs, 1991-1992.

Member of the House Committee on Education, 1991-1992.

Member of the House Committee on Health, 1991-1996.

Member of the House Committee on Judiciary, 1993-1996.

Member of the House Committee on Public Safety and Military Concerns, 1995-1996.

Member of the Legislature's Women's Caucus, 1991 to present; Budget Committee Chair, 1991-1992.

Member and Co-Convenor of the Keiki Caucus, 1991 to present.

Member of the Small Business Caucus, 1993 to 1997.

Former Chairperson and Member of the Liliha/Kapalama Neighborhood Board, 1984-1990.

Member of Honolulu Neighborhood Housing Services Board of Directors, 1986-1988, 1989 to present; President, 1987-1988, 1992-1993, 1993-1994.

Former President and present Member of the Hawaii State Youth Volunteer Board, 1978 to present.

Member of the Board of Directors for Hawaii Community Education Association, 1984 to 1998.

Former President of the Kalihi-Palama Service Area Board on Mental Health and Substance Abuse, appointed by the Governor, 1985-1989.

Former Precinct President of the Hawaii Democratic Party, 1990.

Member of the Board of Directors of McKinley High School Foundation and McKinley Alumni Association, 1989 to present.

Former member of McKinley's Parent, Teacher and Student Association, 1990.

Member of the Lanakila Multi-Purpose Senior Center's Participant Advisory Board, 1991 to present.

Member of the Catholic Immigration Center's Board of Directors, 1991 to 1997.

Member of The CHOW Project Committee, 1992 to present.

Member of the Hawaii Democratic Movement, Board of Directors, 1991 to 1997.

Member of the Young Democrats of Hawaii, 1991-1997.

Member of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, 1991 to present.

Member of the Hawaii Chinese Civic Association, 1991 to present.

Member of Chung Wah Chung Kung Hui, 1991 to present.

Member of the Hawaii Correctional Association, 1992.

Member of Hawaii Chinese Jaycees, 1991 to 1997.

Member of the Early Childhood System Cost/Implementation Advisory Committee, 1992 to 1994.

Member of the Early Childhood Education and Care Coordinating Council, 1992 to 1996.

Member of the West Honolulu Public Health Nursing Section Advisory Committee, 1992 to 1995.

Member of the Hawaii Even Start Family Literacy Program Council, 1993 to 1994.

Member of the Sex Abuse Treatment Center Advisory Board, 1993 to present.

Member of the Hawaii Community Services Council Board of Directors, 1993 to 1997.

Member of the Hawaii Early Intervention Coordinating Council, 1993 to present.

Member of the Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii, 1994 to present.

Member of the Susannah Wesley Community Center Board of Directors, 1994 to 12/99, 2001 to present.

Hawaii Housing Development Corporation Board of Directors, 1993 to present.

Member of the Advisory Board of Teen Line, 1993.

Member of the Children's Trust Fund Advisory Council, 1993 to present.

Member of Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition, 1992.

Member of the Families Together Initiative (FTI) Core Team, 1993 to 1995.

Member of the Board of Directors of the Liliha-Palama Business Association, 1994 to present.

Member of the Board of Directors of the YWCA, August 1994 to December 2000.

Member of the Ma'ema'e School SCBM, 1994 to June 1998.

Member of the Lanakila School SCBM, 1993 to 1995, 2000-2001.

Member of the Native Hawaiian Legal Corporation Auction Committee, 1992 to 1994.

Member of the Hawaii Kids Count Council, 1994 to present.

Member of the Kalihi-Palama Culture and Arts Society, 1994 to present.

Member of the Honolulu Division Advisory Committee of The Casey Family Program, 1994 to 2004.

Member of the Strengthening Hawaii Families Program of the Coalition for a Drug-Free Hawaii, 1996.

Member of the Assistive Technology Resource Center of Hawaii Community Task Force, 1995 to present.

Member of the Hawaii Early Childhood Alliance, 1995 to 1996.

Member of the Good Beginnings Alliance, 1996 to present.

Member of the Blueprint for Change Task Force (Child Protective Services), 1994 to 1996

Convenor of the Elder Abuse & Neglect Task Force, 1995 to present.

Co-Convenor of the Child Protection Roundtable, 1996 to present.

Co-Convenor of the Health Quest Roundtable, 1995 to 1999.

Co-Chair of the Joint Legislative Committee on Long Term Care, 1996 to 1998.

Co-Chair of the Joint Legislative Committee on Early Childhood Education and Care, 1999 to 2000.

Co-Chair of the Joint Legislative Committee on Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 1999 to 2000.

Member of the Hawaii Summit 2011 Project Steering Committee, 1996.

Member of the Grow For It Program, 1996.

Member of the Hawaii Women's Legal Foundation, 1997 to present.

Member of the Board of Directors of the Association for Retarded Citizens, 1998 to 2001.

Member of the Board of Directors of the Breakthroughs For Youth At Risk, 1998 to present.

Member of the Board of Advisors of Habitat for Humanity, 1998 to present.

Member, Appointed by Chief Justice Moon to the Judicial Council 8/98 to 2003.

Member of the Board of Directors of Providing Awareness Referrals Education Nurturing Therapy Support (PARENTS), 1999 to 2002.

Member of the Coalition for the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity in Hawaii, 1999 to present.

Member of the Hawaii Intergenerational Network Advisory Board, 1999 to present.

Member of the US-China Peoples Friendship Association of Honolulu, 1999 to present.

Member of the Advisory Committee Hawaii Arthritis Control Program, 2000 to 2001.

Member of the Board of Trustees Winners at Work, 2000 to present.

Member (Non Voting) of the State Department of Health Advisory Committee, 2000 to present.

State Advisory Board Member of the Women's Legislative Network of NCSL, 2001 to present.

Member of the Board of Directors of Providing Awareness Referrals Education Nurturing Therapy Support (PARENTS), 1999 to 2002.

Member of the Coalition for the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity in Hawaii, 1999 to present.

Member of the Hawaii Intergenerational Network Advisory Board, 1999 to present.

Member of the US-China Peoples Friendship Association of Honolulu, 1999 to present.

Member of the Advisory Committee Hawaii Arthritis Control Program, 2000 to 2001.

Member of the Board of Trustees Winners at Work, 2000 to present.

Member (Non Voting) of the State Department of Health Advisory Committee, 2000 to present.

State Advisory Board Member of the Women's Legislative Network of NCSL, 2001 to present.

Member of the Organization of Women Leaders, 2001 to present.

Member of Board of Trustee of Goodwill Industries, 2001 to present.

Member of Senate Felix Task Force Group, 2001 to 2002.

Member of Dept. of Health's Neurotrauma Task Force, 2001 to 2002

Member of the Honolulu Community Action Program Board of Directors, May 2002 to present.

Member of the Advisory Board of Bayanihan Clinic Without Walls, May 2002 to present.

Member of the 2003 Council on State Governments - West Annual Meeting Hawaii Host Committee, 2002.

Member of the Hawaii Self Sufficiency Advisory Committee, October 23, 2002.

Member of the Farrington High School Community Based Management, 2002 to present.

Member of the Legislature's Universal Health Care Task Force, 2003 to 2004.

Member of the Hawaii Dyson Initiative Advisory Committee, 2003 to present.

Member of the Child Support Enforcement System Executive Steering Committee, May 2003 to present.

Member of Kawananakoa Middle School PTSA's Executive Board, July 2003 to present.

Member of the Joint House Senate Ice and Drug Abatement Task Force, July 2003 to 2004.

Member as State Director, Women Legislators' Lobby (WILL), July 2003 to present.

Member of Aloha Peace House, July 2003 to 2004.

Member of Aikane O' Nuuanu , September 2003 to present.

Honorary Member of the Board of the Hawaii Family Support Institute, December 2003 to present.

Member of the Economic and Financial Literacy Coalition, February 2004 to present.

Member of Co-Occurring Policy Academy, March 2004 to present.

Member of the Hawaii Council on Economic Education Board, August 4, 2004 to present.

Member of the Pediatric Council of Hawaii, September 29, 2004 to present

Awards

Young Men's Christian Association 1985 Certificate of Appreciation

Honolulu Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. 1988 Award of Excellence

Hawaii Association For the Education of Young Children 1992 Certificate of Appreciation

Hawaii Long Term Care Association's 1993 Legislator of the Year

Hawaii Long Term Care Association's 1993 Legislator of the Year - December 3, 1993

Honolulu County Medical Society 1993 Mini Internship Program Certificate

Healthcare Association of Hawaii's 1993 Legislator of the Year - October 29, 1993

Winners at Work 1993 Certificate of Appreciation

Hawaii Psychiatric Medical Association's 1994 Legislator of the Year

Autism Society of Hawaii's 1994 Legislator of the Year - August 4, 1994

National Association of Social Workers 1995 Friend of Social Workers Award

Healthcare Association of Hawaii 1995 Outstanding Legislative Service Award

American Box Car Racing International 1996 Certificate of Appreciation

Congress of Visayan Organization 1996 Certificate of Appreciation

Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society's 1996 "Na Lima Kokua MaWaena O Makua" Award November 7, 1996

Hawaii Medical Association's 1996 Outstanding Legislator Award

Mental Health Association of Hawaii 1996 Legislator-of-the-Year Award

Cub Scout Pack 201 1997 Certificate of Appreciation

Partners in Policymaking Hawaii 1998 Certificate of Appreciation

Hawaii Long Term Care Association 1998 Legislator of the Year

Hawaii Association for Marriage and Family Therapy 1998 Friend of the Family

Aloha State Association of the Deaf 1999 Legislator of the Year Award

Easter Seals Hawaii 1999 Advocacy EDI Award

Hawaii Kids Watch Outstanding Legislative Advocate For Children and Youth, 1999

Hawaii Medical Association 1999 Outstanding Legislator Award

Mental Health Association 1999 Legislator of the Year Award

National Congress of Parents and Teachers Honorary Life Membership 2000

Hawaii State Chiropractic Association, Inc. 2000 Legislator of the Year Award

Council of Hawai'i Breastfeeding Promotion, 2000 World Breastfeeding Week Award

Department of Health and Human Services 2000 Certificate of Appreciation

PARENTS, Inc. Certificate of Appreciation

Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies, 2001

Hawaii Breastfeeding Advocacy Award 2001.

Hawaii Coalition for Affordable Long Term Care Appreciation Award

Hawaii Association for Marriage and Family Therapy's Friend of the Family Legislative Award, 2001

Hawaii Intergenerational Network, Invaluable Contribution in Connecting the Generations of Hawaii, 2001

Play It Safe International, plaque for Dedicated Caring To Our Nation's Children, 2002, 2003.

Imua Project, for Outstanding Service and Dedication to Youth with Disabilities and the Community, July 18, 2003.

Delegation of Russian Library Managers, Appreciation Award for participation in the Library of Congress, Open World Program, December 2003.

Coalition for a Tobacco Free Hawaii, Public Service Champion, October 7, 2004.

Hale Kipa, Certificate of Appreciation, 2004

International Biographical Centre's, Leading Educators of the World 2005.

American Academy of Pediatrics, Certificate of Appreciation for participating in The Pediatric Council of Hawaii, September 20, 2005.

Nami Oahu, Jean Butler Chapin Service Award, 2005.

Hawaii Medical Association, Appreciation for Outstanding Contribution to the Hawaii Medical Community 2005.

Children's Rights Council of Hawaii, Best Advocate for Hawaii Children and Families, 2005.

Bubel-Aiken Foundation Award as a Hawaii Champion for Change, 2005.

Ola Pono Awards 2005.

MATAH, Certificate of Appreciation, April 1, 2005.

The Pediatric Council, Certificate of Appreciation, September 20, 2005.

IBC International Professional of the Year 2006.

Keiki Injury Prevention Coalition/Safe Kids Hawaii, Champion Award, 2006.

International Peace Prize Nominee, United Cultural Convention, April 8, 2006.

The Hawaii State PTSA, April 21, 2006.

AARP Hawaii Certificate of Appreciation, August 30, 2006.

National Young Readers Day, Celebrity Reader Award, November 14, 2006.

Child & Family Service award A Champion for Children, Families and Elders of Hawaii, 2007.

Hawaii Alliance for Retired Americans, 2008 Shining Light Award, May 21, 2008

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), Compassionate Legislator Award, June 2008.

4H Club of Hawaii, 2008 4-H Ali'i Award, June 2008.

Member of the Democratic party.

Member of the following committees:

HMS - Human Services (Chair)
EDH - Education and Housing
JLCAIP - Joint Legislative Committee on Aging in Place
WAM - Ways and Means

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Sen. Chun Oakland's Newsletter - mailer
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