Full Name:
Leina'ala 'Lei' Ahu Isa
Gender:
Female
Family:
Divorced; 2 Children: Roderick, Roylene
Birth Date:
04/02/1944
Birth Place:
Honolulu, HI
Home City:
Honolulu, HI
Religion:
Christian
Certificate, Management Leadership, Dardon Graduate School of Business Administration, University of Virginia, 2001
PHD, Educational Psychology, University of Hawaii, 1992
PHD, Educational Psychology, University of Hawaii, 1992
PhD, Educational Psychology, University of Hawaii, 1992
Phd, Educational Psychology, University of Hawaii, 1992
PhD, University of Hawaii-Manao, 1991
MEd, University of Hawaii-Manao, 1983
BS, Graceland University, 1967
Trustee-At-Large, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, 2014-present
Hawaii State House of Representatives
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Hawaii, District 1, 2016
Candidate, Hawaii House of Representatives, District 26, 2012
First Vice Chair, Hawaii State Board of Education, 2010-2012
Member, Hawaii State Board of Education, Oahu-at-large, 2004-2012
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) Assistant Professor, Hawaii Pacific University, 2009-2010
Candidate, Hawaii State Senate, District 12, 2002
Candidate, City Council, 1994
Senate Clerk, Senator Malama Solomon, 1991-1992
Member, American Legislative Exchange Council, present
Chair, Committee on Asset and Resource Management, present
Trustee, United Chinese Society, present
President, Kwangtung Lin Yee Hui
Principal Broker, Sales Committee, Hilton Grand Vacations Company, 1999-present
Founder, File Connection
President, Marketing and Public Relations Center for Professional Development, PKF Hawaii
Comptroller/Principal Broker, Pahio Vacation Ownership
Former Employee, Real Estate Commission
Assistant Professor, Management, Hawaii Pacific University, 2006-2012
Board Member, Entrepreneurship Center, Hawaii Pacific University, 2009-2010
Management Program Chair, Hawaii Pacific University, 2008
Adjunct Professor, Hawaii Pacific University, 1996-2006
Vice President, American Movers, Incorporated, 1994-1995
Managing Director, Center for Professional Development, Pannell Kerr Forester Hawaii, 1991-1993
Member, Native Hawaiian Revolving Loan Fund, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, 1992-1993
Director, Small Business Management Program, University of Hawaii-Manoa, 1985-1991
Director, Disbursements and Payroll, University of Hawaii Systemwide Office, 1982-1985
Instructor, Real Eastate/Management, University of Hawaii-Manoa, 1978-1985
Director, Hawaii Chinese Civic Organization, 1999-present
Member, Kamehameha Lions Club, 1995-present
Member, Ahahui Kaahumanu Society, present
Member, American Resort and Development Association, present
Member, Association of Chinese University Women, present
Member, Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, present
Member, Chinese Chamber of Commerce, present
Member, Filipino Chamber, present
Former Member, Hawaii Association of Realtors, present
Member, Hawaii Chinese Civic Club, present
Member, Hong Kong Chamber, present
Member, Honorary Board of Realtors, present
Member, Meals on Wheels, present
Former Director, National Organization of Women Leaders, present
President, Organization of Chinese American Women, present
Member, Board of Trustee, Palama Settlement, present
Member, Pi Lambda Theta International Honor Society, present
Volunteer, Read to Me Day Event, Hawaii State Library, present
Member, United States China Friendship Association, present
Former President, Guandong Lin Yee Hui Benevolent Society
Former Member, Hui Makaala Okinawan Club
Former Member, Organization of Chinese Americans
Former Member, Small Business Hawaii
Member, Organization of Women Leaders, 1996-2002
Vice Chair/Faciliator, Annual Leader Luncheon, Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA), 1995
Member, University of Hawaii Distinguished Alumni Committee, 1995
Awards:
Awarded a Fellowship to the University of Virginia's Darden Graduate School of Business Administration for Political Leaders, 2001; Nominated and Selected, International Bibliography of Outstanding Women, 2000; Small Business Advocate Award, Small Business Hawaii, 1996; Outstanding Chinese Citizen Award, Chinatown Merchants Association, 2000; Outstanding Chinese Citizen Award, Guandong Honolulu Lin Yee Hui, 2005.
Names of Grandchildren:
Bennett
Number of Grandchildren:
1
Pets (include names):
1 Dog: Tippy
Publications:
"Personality Profiles of Successful Teachers: A study in basic personality profiles of Christian-valued teachers", Herald Quarterly, Herald House, Jan. 1992; "Personality Profiles and Behavior Patterns of Outstanding Teachers in Hawaii's Public School System by Grade Level and Ethnicity", Info-X-Change Report, Department of Education, State of Hawaii, 1992; "Timeshares In the House and Its Effect on Hawaii"s Economy", Dec. 2001, Development magazine, published by ARDA.