Decision Maker

Esther Kiaʻāina

Honolulu City/County Council - District 3

District 3, Hawaii

Esther Kiaʻāina is a distinguished public servant and politician with a rich background in law, international relations, and government. She holds a Juris Doctor from George Washington University and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and International Relations from the University of Southern California. Her education also includes studies at Johns Hopkins University Nitze School of Advanced International Studies and a diploma from Kamehameha Schools. Kiaʻāina's career encompasses significant roles such as Councilmember for District 3 at the Honolulu City/County Council and Executive Director of the Pacific Basin Development Council. She has served as Legislative Assistant to U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka and as Chief of Staff to U.S. Congressmen Ed Case and Robert Underwood. Additionally, she has held influential positions such as Assistant Secretary for Insular Areas at the U.S. Department of the Interior and Chief Advocate at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, demonstrating her commitment to serving her community and advancing policies for Hawaiian and Pacific Islander interests.