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Kirstin Kahaloa
Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives
from the 6th district
Assumed office
November 8, 2022
Preceded byRedistricted
Personal details
Born1982 or 1983 (age 40–41)[1]
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Children1
Residence(s)Holualoa, Hawaii Island
Alma materUniversity of Evansville
Webster University
Websitekahaloaforkona.com

Kirstin Kahaloa is an American politician serving in the Hawaii House of Representatives for the 6th district (Honaunau, Captain Cook, Kealakekua, Keauhou, Holualoa, Kailua-Kona). She won the seat in the 2022 election against Republican opponent Jonathan Kennealy.

Early life and education

Kahaloa was born and raised on Hawaii Island and graduated from Kamehameha Schools in 2001.

Career

Kahaloa worked as executive director of the Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce, legislative aide to Senator Dru Kanuha, community engagement lead for the Blue Zones Project, portfolio manager - sustainable industry development for Kamehameha Schools, and most recently as director of programs and partnerships for the 'Iole Global Resiliency Hub.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Candidate Q&A: State House District 6 — Kirstin Kahaloa". Honolulu Civil Beat. 6 September 2022. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Experience". Kirstin for Kahaloa. Retrieved 26 June 2023.