Chair, Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority President & CEOʻs designee
Kalani Kaʻanāʻanā
*2012-Solomon Islands, 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
Senate Presidentsʻs designee
Senator Jarrett Keohokalole
House Speaker’s designee
Representative Richard Onishi
Governor’s designee
Maenette AhNee-Benham
City & County of Honolulu Mayor’s designee
Makanani Salā
CEO, Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Dr. Sylvia M. Hussey
Director, Dept. Of Business Economic Development & Tourism
Mike McCartney
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
