Donovan M. Dela Cruz is a state senator from District 17, which encompasses Wahiawā, Whitmore, portion of Mililani, Mililani Mauka, Launani Valley, and Waipi’o Acres and also serves as the Chair of the Committee on Ways and Means. Senator Dela Cruz, born and raised in Wahiawa, is a graduate of Leilehua High School, the University of Oregon where he earned a BA in Journalism and Communication Studies, and Masters in Organization Leadership from Argosy University. Senator Dela Cruz was instrumental in initiating the Whitmore Project, a detailed plan to revitalize Central Oahu by re-establishing agricultural dominance in our local ag industry by bringing farmers and the state together to increase local food production, create jobs, engage in partnerships, and to provide workforce housing resulting in creation of jobs and promoting economic development.
US Army veteran with more than twenty years of service in the U.S. Army; Wanda Blackwell retired in 2006 as an E-8/42A- Human Resource Specialist. Her years of service as an officer of the US Army has afforded her opportunities to specialize and receive training in diverse areas of personnel management that include leadership, equal opportunity (trained at the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute), conflict resolution, media and training & development. Wanda holds a Master of Public Administration with concentration on Criminal Justice from Troy University and a Master’s in Organization Management and Behaviour with concentration in Leadership from Capella University. Currently a federal employee, Wanda has a daughter and two grandchildren who are the guiding light in her continued fight for democracy, freedom and the American values while also working on her own professional development.
When Martha was one year’s old her family moved to Fresno, California, looking for more job opportunities. As a family of immigrants, her parents biggest dream was to help their two daughters achieve the American dream. They wanted their two daughters to get higher education and Martha led the way majoring in Liberal and Latin American Studies. After college, Martha became a teacher and has been one for the past 23 years. She is currently teaching Spanish Immersion program and little did she know that life would lead her to branch out and engage with the community in another role than teaching alone. As a newly elected city councilmember, she felt obligated to equip herself better by further learning about political topics that will be beneficial to her and her community.
John is a Schenectady City Councilmember and the EOPA Department of Energy Taskforce Chair, and serves on the New York Leadership Council He is an Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Albany, New York. His research interests examine the intersections between economic development and the environment. This includes energy efficiency and sustainability, economic development, and sustainable agriculture. Dr. Polimeni was awarded the Senior Fulbright Fellow (2009) in Romania where he worked at the Academy of Economic Studies, as well as the Institute for Economic Forecasting in the Romanian National Academy in Bucharest. Dr. Polimeni is a Honorary Member of the Scientific Council of the Romanian National Academy of Science: National Institute for Economic Research, Institute of Economic Forecasting
Shaun Tsabetsaye is an entrepreneur and working to provide guidance and technical assistance to Native American individuals and tribal enterprises. Shaun is a Senior Project Manager at NextEra Energy based in Juno Beach, Florida. Shaun is an enrolled tribal member of the Zuni Pueblo and is an AISES Sequoyah Fellow. His involvement with AISES began in 1994 and he continues to contribute today as a member of the Corporate Advisory Council. Shaun has over 13 years of engineering and project management experience. He is currently at NextEra Energy Resources as a Project Manager of Tribal Renewable Energy Development. Shaun has earned degrees for Executive Masters of Business Administration, Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and completed significant work towards a Master's of Engineering in Semiconductors and Electronics Manufacturing
Shannon Wheeler serves as Vice Chair, of 9 elected members who make up the Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee (NPTEC), which governs the tribe.
Rob is the New Hampshire State Director for the League of Conservation Voters, a national advocacy organization that works to turn environmental values into national, state, and local priorities. Rob formerly served as the National Field Director of Americans for Campaign Reform. Rob previously served for seven terms on the Concord City Council and continutes to chair the Concord Energy and Environment Advisory Committee.
Boyd Morson, the first African American to be elected to serve as a Brooklyn Park was elected in 2020 as the first African American to be elected to serve as a Brooklyn Park, city councilmember, in the city’s 160 plus year history. He currently, boldly, bravely, and proudly represents the Central District as one of two, city councilmembers serving the mosaic community in the city. Boyd, is the first and only born African American to ever be elected to serve in over 160 plus year history of Brooklyn Park. Boyd, is recognized as a powerful force of respected integrity on the council and within the city and uses his tried, tested and proven abilities and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard and succeed. His very first accomplishment as councilman was to change the city oath. An oath that each elected officials will swear-in too to include the residents too and in 2023, the entire newly elected officials swore in to his new oath
Monaé has dedicated her life to service in action through pro-bono work, community service, and advocacy; with over 20 years of continuous service, she devotes her time to being a community steward. Monáe has served since 2018 on the Dumfries Town Council as the first black female Vice Mayor. Monaé serves her community by advocating for and empowering children, women, minorities, and underrepresented groups through leadership, advocacy, education, and public policy engagements. Her leadership has resulted in numerous advancements for the Town of Dumfries. Vice Mayor Nickerson exemplifies her motto “Don’t just complain, contribute” and encourages her constituents to improve their communities with increased engagement, not just to complain about what’s wrong, but to contribute to change. Monaé holds a Master's degree in Human Resource Management and other certifications applicable to her career field.
Nicole first became involved in politics while in graduate school studying planning and environmental policy. In 2012, she worked at the Hawaii State Legislature and had the opportunity to see government in action in person. After working at the legislature, it became clear that government must be changed from the inside and made more transparent and accountable. With the encouragement of colleagues, friends, and family, Nicole made the leap and decided to run for office. She’s currently chairing the House Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection, and have focused on the transition to clean energy and clean transportation, climate adaptation and mitigation, natural resource protection, and waste management. Nicole is a member of Elected Officials to Protect America's National Leadership Council.
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