Malia T

"Malia possesses a unique blend of warmth, empathy, and expertise that sets her apart in advocating for the youth of Hawaii. She builds trust across sectors—educators, legislators, health professionals, and community leaders—mobilizing stakeholders to support impactful, sustainable change. Her advocacy consistently reflects an understanding of the structural barriers many children face and a dedication to dismantling those barriers through inclusive policy reform and community empowerment. Malia is deeply informed about local, state, and national early childhood policy frameworks, and she brings a strategic lens to the design and implementation of initiatives aimed at improving outcomes. "

"Malia is a very dedicated, driven, and passionate individual. She knows how important it is to engage with stakeholders and work as a team to accomplish goals. Malia's skills in education administration make her the perfect candidate for being an advocate in all aspects that tie our community together as we strive to make the world and policies better for all. Foremost, being a Hawaiian born and raised in Hawaii, Malia is better equipped to connect with and understand the inequities that minority populations, such as Native Hawaiians, face everyday. This makes her an even stronger advocate and stakeholder in the state of Hawaii. Malia is an indispensable contribution to Hawaii's motives to support homegrown initiatives."