Ikaika Michael Lardizabal Hussey

I. Education

Master of Arts, Political Science, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2008
4 years of coursework in Hawaiian language
Fellow, Pacific American Leadership Institute, 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2000
Haumana, Halau Mele under the direction of Kumu Hula John Keola Lake, 1996-2007
Iolani School, Diploma, 1996

Candidate, Hawaii State House of Representatives
UNITE HERE Local 5, Communications Specialist, 2018-2022
Summit Magazine, Founder, 2014-2018
Lecturer, University of Hawaii at Manoa School of Communications
Community Capital Coordinator, Kokua Kalihi Valley
The Hawaii Independent, Founder, Publisher, and Editor, 2008 to 2015
Ka Welina Community-Based Host Visitor Program, Business Development Advisor, 2009 to 2012
Hawaii Pacific University, Adjunct Professor, 2010 to present
Maoliworld.com, Founder, 2007 to present
The Hawaii Radio Project, Chair, 2007 to 2009
Pasifika Foundation Hawaii, Information Technology Specialist I, 2008 to 2012
Kapi‘olani Community College, Web Developer, June 2008 to June 2009
Halau Lokahi Public Charter School, Teacher, 2006 to 2008
Ciotti & Hussey LLC, Partner, 2006 to 2012
Hussey & Associates, LLC, Account executive, 2005 to 2007
Maryknoll School, Hawaiian language teacher, 2004
Halau Ku Mana Public Charter School, Language arts teacher, 2002 to 2003
State House of Representatives
Education committee clerk, 2001
Finance committee budget analyst, 2002
Pacific Gateway Center, Refugee Program, 1998-2000

Kamehameha Federal Credit Union, Board of Directors, 2017-present
Men's March Against Violence, Chair — 2017 & 2018
The Arts at Mark’s Garage, Board of Directors, 2018-present
Kalihi Valley Neighborhood Board, Vice-Chair, 2017-present
Domestic Violence Action Center, Vice-Chair, Board of Directors — 2013-present
Hanahauoli School, Board of Trustees, 2001-present
Media Council Hawaii, Board of Directors, 2009-present
Local Independent Online Publishers, Board Member, 2013-present
KAHEA: The Hawaiian–Environmental Alliance, Board Member, 2012-present
Friends of the Makiki Community Library, Board Member, 2012-2013
Hawaii Peace and Justice, Board Member, 2010-present
MANA: Movement for Aloha No Ka Aina, Founding Member, 2010-present
Kalihi Business Association, Member
Kaneohe Business Group, Member
Hui Pu, Member
DMZ Hawaii/Aloha Aina, Member
Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce, Member
American Friends Service Committee – Hawaii Area Program Committee, Clerk, 2001-2009
Native Hawaiian Convention, Delegate, 1999-2001
Hawaii Democratic Party – Native Hawaiian Caucus, Chair, 2000-2002
Waikalualoko Fishpond Preservation Society, Board of Directors, 2001-2002
Ha Hawaii, Board of Directors, 1997-1999

United States Social Forum, “Indigenous Voices: From the Heart of Mother Earth” Plenary Forum, July 1, 2008, Atlanta, Georgia
International Conference for the Abolition of Foreign Military Bases, February 2008, Quito, Ecuador
University of New Mexico – Indigenous International Symposium, November 16, 2005, Albuquerque, New Mexico
United Nations Working Group on Indigenous Populations, February 2005, Geneva, Switzerland
Men’s March Against Violence, October 3, 2004, Honolulu, Hawaii

Ka Wai Ola o OHA, April 2008, “Senate panels shelve ceded lands bill; OHA continues push for approval”
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, December 30, 2005, “10 Who Made a Difference”
Honolulu Star-Bulletin, July 7, 2002, “Isle political parties work to earn Hawaiians’ votes” by Pat Omandam
Honolulu Weekly, January 30, 2002, “The Akaka Bill and Hawaiian self-determination” by Anne Keala Kelly