Chair, Senate President’s designee
Senator J. Kalani English
*2016-Guam
The Faces of FESTPAC
In 2018, the Hawaiʻi State Legislature appointed a temporary commission to oversee the planning and implementation of FESTPAC Hawaiʻi. Its nine members, appointed by the Governor, state lawmakers and officials, represent the culture, spirit and heart of Hawaiʻi. Many have experienced the power of FESTPAC first hand over the years.
Commissioners
House Speaker’s designee
Representative Richard Onishi
Governor’s designee
Monte McComber
*1992-Rarotonga, 2016-Guam
City & County of Honolulu Mayor’s designee
Misty Kelaʻi
Office of Hawaiian Affairs CEO’s designee
Mehana Hind
Director, Dept. Of Business Economic Development & Tourism
Mike McCartney
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority President & CEOʻs designee
Kalani Kaʻanāʻanā
*2012-Solomon Islands, 2016-Guam
Community Member, Governor-appointed
Māpuana de Silva
*2000-New Caledonia, 2004-Palau, 2008-American Samoa, 2012-Solomon Islands, 2016-Guam
COMMUNITY MEMBER, GOVERNOR-APPOINTED
Snowbird Bento
*1992-Rarotonga, 2004-Palau
*Festival attendance
