Who we are

The Hawai‘i P–20 Council is composed of education, business, and community leaders working together to align the efforts of those in the education pipeline with the workforce needs of Hawai‘i.

Council Leadership

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Executive Office on Early Learning
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University of Hawai‘i System
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Hawai‘i State Department of Education
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Hawai‘i P–20 Partnerships for Education
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Membership

  • “Nothing is more important than early care and education in ensuring our keiki have a strong start. We are committed to accelerating and improving the options available for our children and their families.”

    Yuuko Arikawa-Cross

    Executive Office on Early Learning

  • “We know that prioritizing early education will help to ensure a bright future for Hawai‘i. I am excited that these goals will help us to build a strong foundation that will help our keiki achieve their dreams right here at home.”

    Representative Justin Woodson

    State of Hawai‘i Legislature

P–20 Council

  • Yuuko Arikawa-Cross
    Director, Executive Office on Early Learning
  • Lynn Babington
    President, Chaminade University
  • Colonel Christopher Busque
    Director, Manpower and Personnel (J1), U.S. Indo-Pacific Command
  • Jade Butay
    Director, Hawai‘i State Department of Labor & Industrial Relations
  • Deanna D’Olier
    Executive Director, Hawai‘i Association of Independent Schools
  • Andrea Eshelman
    Deputy Executive Director and Chief Negotiator, Hawai‘i State Teachers Association
  • Christian Fern
    Executive Director, University of Hawai‘i Professional Assembly
  • Terry George
    CEO and President, Hawai’i Community Foundation
  • Debora Halbert
    Vice President for Academic Strategy, University of Hawai‘i System
  • William Haning III
    Regent, University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents
  • Alex Harris
    President, Harold K.L. Castle Foundation
  • Keith Hayashi
    Superintendent, Hawai‘i State Department of Education
  • Wendy Hensel
    President, University of Hawai‘i System
  • Gary Kai
    Executive Director, Hawai‘i Business Roundtable
  • Michelle Kidani
    Senate Education Committee Chair, Hawai‘i State Senate
  • Michael Latham
    President, Punahou School
  • Sherry Menor-McNamara
    President and CEO, Chamber of Commerce of Hawai‘i
  • Nathan Murata
    Dean, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa College of Education
  • Randy Perreira
    Executive Director, Hawai‘i Government Employees Association
  • Roy Takumi
    Chair, Hawai‘i State Board of Education
  • Della Teraoka
    Vice President for Community Colleges, University of Hawai‘i System
  • Laurie Tochiki
    Regent, University of Hawai‘i Board of Regents
  • Felicia Villalobos
    Executive Director, Hawai‘i Teachers Standards Board
  • Leslie Wilkins
    President and CEO, Maui Economic Development Board
  • Jack Wong
    CEO, Kamehameha Schools
  • Justin Woodson
    House Committee on Lower & Higher Education Chair, Hawai‘i State House of Representatives
  • Kehau Yap
    Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono