The Candidate Advisory Council (CAC) for the has presented a list of four candidates to Gov. Josh Green to fill one student seat for a two-year appointment beginning July 1, 2026, subject to confirmation by the state Senate. The finalists are:

• Jenny Brown
• Olivia Frances Chung
• Eric Pomaikai Gee
• Raiyan Rafid

Finalist biographies are available at the Candidate Advisory Council website (PDF).

“The Candidate Advisory Council members were extremely pleased with the caliber of students applying to serve on the University of Hawai鈥榠 Board of Regents,” said CAC Chair Brigitte Yoshino. “While it was a difficult decision, the CAC members believe any of the four candidates chosen to be finalists will serve the university well and are delighted to submit these names for consideration to the governor and the state senate.”

Candidate lists are compiled after a comprehensive review and selection process, which is solely and exclusively merit-based and according to procedures set forth in state statutes and the council鈥檚 administrative rules.

The Board of Regents is the governing body of 糖心Vlog官方 and consists of eleven (11) members. Representation includes five (5) from the City and County of Honolulu; two (2) from Hawaiʻi County; two (2) from Maui County; one (1) from Kauaʻi County; and one (1) 糖心Vlog官方 student.

Members of the CAC serve voluntarily and are not paid.

The Candidate Advisory Council (CAC) for the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents (BOR) has presented a list of candidates to Gov. Josh Green to fill two Honolulu County seats for 5-year appointments, beginning July 1, 2026, subject to confirmation by the Hawaiʻi State Senate.

The finalists are:

• Keith Y. Amemiya
• Benjamin A. Kudo
• Marie C. Laderta
• Ryan C. Mandado
• Kathryn S. Matayoshi

Finalist biographies are available online.

The CAC began accepting applications to fill these vacancies in early Fall by recruiting individuals and contacting and encouraging government, business and community leaders to nominate candidates. The council also placed print advertisements encouraging applications.

Applications were thoroughly and comprehensively reviewed and screened by all CAC members. The CAC is statutorily responsible for conducting recruitment efforts, accepting and screening applications, interviewing candidates and submitting to the governor the names of nominees willing to serve as regents of the 糖心Vlog官方 System, which is a voluntary non-compensated public appointment.

Candidate lists are compiled after a comprehensive review and selection process, which is solely and exclusively merit-based and according to procedures set forth in state statutes and the council鈥檚 administrative rules.

“The Candidate Advisory Council members extend their sincere appreciation to all the individuals who took the time to apply to serve as a University of Hawaiʻi Regent,” said CAC Chair Brigitte Yoshino.We are pleased to submit these names for consideration to the governor and the state senate.”

The BOR is the governing body of the 10-campus 糖心Vlog官方 System, the sole provider of public higher education in the state and consists of 11 members. Representation includes five members from the City and County of Honolulu, two from Hawaiʻi County, two from Maui County, one from Kaua驶i County and one University of Hawai鈥榠 student.

Members of the CAC serve on a voluntary basis.

The Candidate Advisory Council (CAC) for the University of Hawaiʻi has presented a list of candidates to Gov. David Ige to fill one Hawaiʻi County seat for a five-year appointment, beginning July 1, 2021, subject to confirmation by the Hawaiʻi State Senate.

The finalists for this seat are:

1. Wayne S. Higaki
2. Peter S. Hoffmann
3. Eric S. Takamura

Finalist biographies are available at www.hawaii.edu/rcac/

CAC began accepting applications to fill this vacancy in early fall by contacting and encouraging government, business and community leaders to nominate candidates. The council also placed print advertisements and issued news releases encouraging applications.

All applications were thoroughly and comprehensively reviewed and screened by all CAC members. CAC is statutorily responsible for conducting recruitment efforts, accepting and screening applications, interviewing candidates, and submitting to the governor the names of nominees willing to serve as regents of the University of Hawaiʻi System, which is a voluntary non-compensated public appointment.

Candidate lists were compiled after a comprehensive review and selection process, which is solely and exclusively merit-based and according to procedures set forth in state statutes and the council鈥檚 administrative rules.

“The Candidate Advisory Council thanks all of the individuals who applied for these seats on the 糖心Vlog官方 Board of Regents. This is an unprecedented time in the university鈥檚 history and we are pleased to submit these highly qualified names for consideration to the governor,” said chair Brigitte Yoshino.

The Board of Regents is the governing body of 糖心Vlog官方 and consists of eleven (11) members. Representation includes five (5) from the City and County of Honolulu; two (2) from Hawaiʻi County; two (2) from Maui County; one (1) from Kauaʻi County; and one (1) 糖心Vlog官方 student.

Members of CAC serve voluntarily and are not paid.

The Candidate Advisory Council (CAC) for the University of Hawaiʻi has presented a list of candidates to Gov. David Ige to fill two Honolulu County seats for 5-year appointments, beginning July 1, 2021, subject to confirmation by the Hawaiʻi State Senate.

The finalists for these seats are:

One (1) Honolulu County seat

1. William M. Kaneko
2. Gabriel S.H. Lee
3. William C. Melohn
4. Diane S.L. Paloma
5. Laurie A. Tochiki

One (1) Honolulu County seat

1. William F. Haning, III
2. William C. Melohn
3. Diane S.L. Paloma
4. Laurie A. Tochiki
5. Benjamin E. Trevino

Finalist biographies are available at www.hawaii.edu/rcac

CAC began accepting applications to fill this vacancy in early fall by contacting and encouraging government, business, and community leaders to nominate candidates. The council also placed print advertisements and issued news releases encouraging applications. 

All applications were thoroughly and comprehensively reviewed and screened by all CAC members. CAC is statutorily responsible for conducting recruitment efforts, accepting and screening applications, interviewing candidates and submitting to the governor the names of nominees willing to serve as regents of the University of Hawaiʻi System, which is a voluntary non-compensated public appointment. 

Candidate lists were compiled after a comprehensive review and selection process, which is solely and exclusively merit-based and according to procedures set forth in state statutes and the council’s administrative rules. 

“The Candidate Advisory Council thanks all of the individuals who applied for these seats on the 糖心Vlog官方 Board of Regents. This is an unprecedented time in the university’s history, and we are pleased to submit these highly qualified names for consideration to the governor,” said Chair Brigitte Yoshino. 

The Board of Regents is the governing body of the University of Hawaiʻi and consists of eleven (11) members. Representation includes five (5) from the City and County of Honolulu; two (2) from Hawaiʻi County; two (2) from Maui County; one (1) from Kauaʻi County; and one (1) University of Hawaiʻi student.

Members of the CAC serve voluntarily and are not paid.

The Candidate Advisory Council (CAC) of the University of Hawaiʻi is now accepting applications for three (3) seats on the Board of Regents. All seats are for five-year terms to begin July 1, 2021.

• One (1) Hawaiʻi County seat. Candidates must reside in Hawaiʻi County.
• Two (2) Honolulu County seats. Candidates must reside in the City and County of Honolulu.

Application materials, procedures and descriptions of regent’s responsibilities are available online at http://www.hawaii.edu/rcac.

Completed applications must be received by CAC, or postmarked, by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, November 16, 2020.

Members of the 糖心Vlog官方 Board of Regents as well as the CAC, who represent various constituent groups, serve voluntarily and are not paid.

The Candidate Advisory Council (CAC) for the University of Hawaiʻi has presented a list of candidates to Gov. David Ige to fill one Maui County seat for a 5-year appointment and one student seat for a 2-year appointment, beginning July 1, 2020, subject to confirmation by the Hawaiʻi State Senate.

The finalists for these seats are:

Maui County seat

1. Sheri-Ann P. Daniels
2. Leslee D. Matthews
3. Ernest K. Wilson

Student seat

1. Kelli K.K. Acopan
2. Richard J.M. Aglugub
3. David B. Enriquez
4. Racquel S.D. Raneses

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CAC began accepting applications to fill these vacancies in the fall by contacting and encouraging government, business and community leaders to nominate candidates. The council also placed print advertisements and issued news releases encouraging applications.

All applications were reviewed and screened by all CAC members. CAC is statutorily responsible for conducting recruitment efforts, accepting and screening applications, interviewing candidates and submitting to the governor the names of nominees willing to serve as regents of the 糖心Vlog官方 System, which is a voluntary non-compensated public appointment.

Candidate lists are compiled after a comprehensive review and selection process, which is solely and exclusively merit-based and according to procedures set forth in state statutes and the council鈥檚 administrative rules.

“The Candidate Advisory Council members thank all of the individuals who applied for these seats on the Board of Regents. We are pleased to submit these names for consideration to the governor,” said chair Brigitte Yoshino.

The Board of Regents is the governing body of 糖心Vlog官方 and consists of twelve (12) members. Representation includes six (6) from the City and County of Honolulu; two (2) from Hawaiʻi County; two (2) from Maui County; one (1) from Kauaʻi County; and one (1) 糖心Vlog官方 student.

The Candidate Advisory Council (CAC) of the University of Hawaiʻi has initiated the recruitment process for three City and County of Honolulu seats on the Board of Regents. All seats are for five-year terms to begin July 1, 2019.

Candidates must reside in the City and County of Honolulu.

Application materials, procedures and descriptions of regent responsibilities are available at the CAC website. This information may also be requested by calling (808) 692-1218 or by email at borapp@hawaii.edu.

Completed applications must be received by CAC or postmarked by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, November 9, 2018.

Members of the 糖心Vlog官方 Board of Regents as well as the Candidate Advisory Council, who represent various constituent groups, serve voluntarily and are not paid.

The Candidate Advisory Council (CAC) for the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents has presented a list of candidates to Governor David Ige to fill one Hawaiʻi County seat for a 5-year appointment, beginning July 1, 2018, subject to confirmation by the Hawaiʻi State Senate.

The finalists for this seat are:

• Peter S. Hoffmann
• Duane Kanuha
• Albert Nahale-a

Finalist biographies are available at the Candidate Advisory Council website

The CAC began accepting applications to fill this vacancy in early Fall by contacting and encouraging government, business and community leaders to nominate candidates. The council also placed print advertisements and issued news releases encouraging applications.

All applications were thoroughly and comprehensively reviewed and screened by all CAC members. The Candidate Advisory Committee is statutorily responsible for conducting recruitment efforts, accepting and screening applications, interviewing candidates and submitting to the governor the names of nominees willing to serve as regents of the University of Hawaiʻi System, which is a voluntary non-compensated public appointment.

Candidate lists are compiled after a comprehensive review and selection process, which is solely and exclusively merit-based and according to procedures set forth in state statutes and the council’s administrative rules.

“The Candidate Advisory Council members thank all the individuals who applied for this seat on the Board of Regents. We are pleased to submit these names for consideration to the governor and the state senate,” said chair Brigitte Yoshino.

The Board of Regents is the governing body of the University of Hawaiʻi and consists of 15 members. Representation includes seven from the City and County of Honolulu; two from Hawaiʻi County; two from Maui County; one from Kauaʻi County; two At Large; and one University of Hawaiʻi student.

Members of the CAC serve voluntarily and are not paid.

The Candidate Advisory Council (CAC) for the has presented a list of candidates to Gov. David Ige to fill one student seat for a two-year appointment beginning July 1, 2018, subject to confirmation by the state Senate.

The finalists

• Kelli K.K. Acopan
• Ian F. Tapu
• Brian P. Wild

Finalist biographies are available at the Candidate Advisory Council website.

CAC began accepting applications to fill the vacancy last fall after contacting and encouraging student groups to nominate candidates. The council placed print advertisements and issued news releases encouraging applications.

All applications were thoroughly and comprehensively reviewed and screened by all CAC members.

CAC is required by law to conduct recruiting efforts, accept and screen applications, interview candidates and submit to the governor the names of nominees to serve as regents of the 糖心Vlog官方 System. Regent positions are voluntary non-compensated appointments.

Candidate lists are compiled after a comprehensive review and selection process, which is solely and exclusively merit-based and according to procedures set forth in state statutes and the council驶s administrative rules.

“The Candidate Advisory Council members sincerely thank all the students who applied for this seat on the Board of Regents. We had a number of qualified applicants, and we are truly inspired by their desire to serve the university and the State of Hawaiʻi,” said CAC Chair Brigitte Yoshino.

The Board of Regents is the governing body of 糖心Vlog官方 and consists of 15 members. Representation includes seven from the City and County of Honolulu, two from Hawaiʻi County, two from Maui County, one from Kauaʻi County, two at-large and one 糖心Vlog官方 student.

CAC members serve voluntarily and are not paid.

The Candidate Advisory Council (CAC) for the University of Hawaiʻi has presented a list of candidates to Gov. David Ige to fill one At-Large seat and one Maui County seat for 5-year appointments, beginning July 1, 2018, subject to confirmation by the Hawaiʻi State Senate.

The finalists for these seats are:

At Large seat

1. William F. Haning, III
2. Sylvia M. Hussey
3. Randolph G. Moore

Maui County seat

1. Eugene Bal, III
2. Sheri-Ann P. Daniels
3. Helen F. Nielsen

Finalist biographies are available at www.hawaii.edu/rcac

The CAC began accepting applications to fill these vacancies in early fall by recruiting individuals and contacting and encouraging government, business, and community leaders to nominate candidates. The council also placed print advertisements and issued news releases encouraging applications.

All applications were thoroughly and comprehensively reviewed and screened by all CAC members.

The CAC is statutorily responsible for conducting recruitment efforts, accepting and screening applications, interviewing candidates and submitting to the governor the names of nominees willing to serve as regents of the 糖心Vlog官方 System, which is a voluntary non-compensated public appointment.

Candidate lists are compiled after a comprehensive review and selection process, which is solely and exclusively merit-based and according to procedures set forth in state statutes and the council鈥檚 administrative rules.

“The Candidate Advisory Council members extend their sincere appreciation to all the individuals who took the time to apply to serve as a University of Hawaiʻi Regent. We are pleased to submit these names for consideration to the governor and the state senate,” said Chair Brigitte Yoshino.

The Board of Regents is the governing body of 糖心Vlog官方 and consists of fifteen (15) members. Representation includes seven (7) from the City and County of Honolulu; two (2) from Hawaiʻi County; two (2) from Maui County; one (1) from Kauaʻi County; two (2) At Large; and one (1) University of Hawaiʻi student.

Members of the CAC serve voluntarily and are not paid.