STAND.
COM. REP. NO. 4016
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: GOV. MSG. NOS. 677, 678, 711, 712
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-First State Legislature
Regular Session of 2022
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message Nos. 677, 678, 711, and 712, submitting for study and consideration the nominations of:
Policy Advisory
Board for Elder Affairs
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G.M. No. 677 |
SUZANNE SCHULBERG, for a term to expire 06-30-2024; |
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G.M. No. 678 |
SHELLY OGATA, for a term to expire 06-30-2026; |
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G.M. No. 711 |
WILLIAM KINAKA, for a term to expire 06-30-2026; and |
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G.M. No. 712 |
LISA SPENCER, for a term to expire 06-30-2026, |
begs leave to report as follows:
SUZANNE SCHULBERG
Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Suzanne Schulberg from the Executive Office on Aging, Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, Healthcare Association of Hawai‘i, and five individuals.
Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Schulberg's experience working in the field of geriatrics, commitment to public service, and dedication to ensuring the health and well-being of Hawaii's kupuna, qualify her for reappointment to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs. Ms. Schulberg is currently the President and Chief Operating Officer at Arcadia, a company that manages retirement residences, and provides adult day care and home care services. Ms. Schulberg holds a graduate certificate in Gerontology from the University of Hawaii, a Master's degree in Business Administration from Hawaii Pacific University, and a Bachelor's degree in History from Santa Clara University. In 2020, she was selected to the Omidyar Fellows Program, which provided her the opportunity to learn about issues facing the State and what was being done or should be done to address those issues. Ms. Schulberg currently serves on the O‘ahu Workforce Development Board and the Hawaii Pacific Gerontological Society. Your Committee further finds that section 349-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes, requires that members be selected "on the basis of their interests and knowledge in and their ability to make contributions to the solution of problems relating to aging". Ms. Schulberg's service on Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs fulfills this requirement. Your Committee notes that Ms. Schulberg currently serves on the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs and therefore is already familiar with its work. Your Committee therefore recommends that Suzanne Schulberg be reappointed to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs based on her experience working in the field of geriatrics and commitment to ensuring the health and well-being of Hawaii's kupuna.
SHELLY OGATA
Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of Shelly Ogata from the Executive Office on Aging, Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, County of Hawai‘i Office of Aging, and six individuals.
Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Ogata's experience working in the County of Hawai‘i Office of Aging, commitment to public service, and dedication to ensuring the health and well-being of Hawaii's kupuna, qualify her for reappointment to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs. Ms. Ogata was a Planner in the Hawai‘i County Office of Aging for five years in which she developed and coordinated services for older adults and assisted in establishing program policies and recommendations that met the needs of Hawaii‘s older adults. She was also appointed to the State Council on Mental Health for two four-year terms. Your Committee further finds that section 349-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes, requires that members be selected "on the basis of their interests and knowledge in and their ability to make contributions to the solution of problems relating to aging". Ms. Ogata's service on Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs fulfills this requirement. Your Committee notes that Ms. Ogata currently serves on the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs and therefore is already familiar with its work. Your Committee therefore recommends that Shelly Ogata be reappointed to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs based on her experience the County of Hawai‘i Office of Aging and commitment to ensuring the health and well-being of Hawaii's kupuna.
WILLIAM KINAKA
Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the reappointment of William Kinaka from the Executive Office on Aging and Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs.
Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Mr. Kinaka's experience in law and legal issues relevant to the elderly, commitment to public service, and dedication to ensuring the health and well-being of Hawaii's kupuna, qualify him for reappointment to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs. Mr. Kinaka is a retired attorney who has extensive experience as a legislative assistant, grand jury counsel, court arbitrator, and maintained his own private law practice on Maui. He has served on the Board of Directors for the Maui Adult Day Care Centers, including as its President. Mr. Kinaka has also served as legal counsel for Hale Mahaolu Senior Housing and is currently on its Board of Directors. Your Committee further finds that section 349-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes, requires that members be selected "on the basis of their interests and knowledge in and their ability to make contributions to the solution of problems relating to aging". Mr. Kinaka's service on Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs fulfills this requirement. Your Committee notes that Mr. Kinaka currently serves on the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs and therefore is already familiar with its work. Your Committee therefore recommends that William Kinaka be reappointed to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs based on his experience in law and legal issues relevant to the elderly and commitment to ensuring the health and well-being of Hawaii's kupuna.
LISA SPENCER
Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Lisa Spencer from the Executive Office on Aging, Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs, and three individuals.
Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Dr. Spencer's experience in the field of health care, commitment to public service, and dedication to ensuring the health and well-being of Hawaii's kupuna, qualify her for appointment to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs. Dr. Spencer is currently a faculty member with the University of Hawaii West Oahu where she teaches classes on long-term care and health administration. Prior to becoming a professor, Dr. Spencer spent thirty years working in health care and was involved in program development and operations of long-term care and acute care services for the Ito HealthCare group, which provided services in adult nursing facilities, adult day care, and home care. Dr. Spencer has a Doctorate in Health Administration from the University of Phoenix, and earned a Master's degree in Public Health and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from the University of Hawaii. Your Committee further finds that section 349-4, Hawaii Revised Statutes, requires that members be selected "on the basis of their interests and knowledge in and their ability to make contributions to the solution of problems relating to aging". Dr. Spencer's service on Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs fulfills this requirement. Your Committee therefore recommends that Lisa Spencer be appointed to the Policy Advisory Board for Elder Affairs based on her experience in the field of health care and commitment to ensuring the health and well-being of Hawaii's kupuna.
As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committee on Health that are attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominees, has found the nominees to be qualified for the positions to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nominations.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Health,
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____________________________ JARRETT KEOHOKALOLE, Chair |
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