Full Name:
Dennis A. Arakaki
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Michiko; 3 Children: Cammie, Jamie Leigh, Michelle
Birth Date:
10/18/1947
Birth Place:
Honolulu, HI
Home City:
Honolulu, HI
Religion:
Christian
Attended, School of Social Work, University of Hawaii, 1970-1972
BA, University of Hawaii, 1970
Representative, Hawaii State House of Representatives, 1985-2006
Majority Floor Leader, Hawaii State House of Representatives, 1989-1990
Delegate, Democratic State and National Convention, 1988
Commissioner, Hawaii Commission for National and Community Services, 1998-present
Co-Chair, Child Protection Reform, 1996-present
Co-Convenor, Keiki Caucus, 1988-present
Commissioner, Hawaii Commission on National Service, 1990-2003
Co-Chair, Long Term Care Financing, 1996-2000
Commissioner, State Commission on Children and Youth, 1970-1976
Stock Clerk, Sears Roebuck
Executive Director, Honolulu Neighborhood Housing Services, 2003-2004
Planner, Kokua Kalihi Valley Comprehensive Health Services, 1999-2003
Consultant, Kokua Kaliha Valley Family Services, 1999
Planning Manager, Kapiolani Health Corporation, 1989-1998
Supervisor/Director, City & County of Honolulu Department of Parks and Recreation, 1971-1985
Co-Proprietor, Venus Dry Cleaners, 1966-1973
Co-Chair, Children and Youth Day and Month, 1994-present
Board Member, Hawaii Early Intervention Council, 1992-present
Hawaii Children's Cancer Foundation, 1989-present
Board Member, Kalihi Business Association, 1986-present
Chair, Hershey Youth Program, 1983-present
Experience, Filipino Chamber of Commerce
Co-Chair, Hawaii Children's Campaign
Experience, Hawaii Children's Trust Fund
Board Member, Hawaii Council of Churches
Board Member, Kokua Kalihi Valley Health Center
Board Secretary, Neighborhood Housing Services
Member, Affordable Housing and Homeless Alliance, 1989-2004
Board Member, Goodwill Industries, 2001-2004
Founding Board Member, Hawaii Children's Cancer Foundation, 1987-2004
Board Member, Hawaii Early Intervention Council, 1988-2004
Director, Hawaii Intergenerational Network, 1991-2004
Member, Hawaii Recreation & Parks Association, 1980-2004
Member, Hawaii Recreation & Parks Association, 1989-2004
Board Member, Honolulu Community Action Program, 2000-2004
Member, Kalakaua Lions Club, 1986-2004
Director, Paradise Global Evangelical Mission, 1999-2004
Board Member, Kalihi Valley Neighborhood Board #16, 1980-1985