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 2020. 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 Kaʻanaʻana
*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
Leadership
FESTPAC 2020 Director
Vicky Holt Takamine
*1985-Tahiti, 2004-Palau, 2016-Guam
Artistic Director
Michael Pili Pang
*1980-Papua New Guinea, 2004-Palau
Finance Director
Jay Rojas
*2016-Guam
Planning Committee
Director of ʻAha Pūkoʻa: FESTPAC Youth Ambassador Program
Kahōkū Lindsey-Asing
*Festival attendance
