Brian E. Schatz

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Brian E. Schatz
Brian E. Schatz
Preceded by Jeani Withington
In office
1999 – 2006
Succeeded by Della Au Belatti
Born October 20, 1972 (1972-10-20) (age 35)
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Political party Democratic
Spouse Linda Kwok Kai Yun Schatz
Residence Makiki district, Honolulu, Hawaii
Profession educator, non-profit business management
Religion Jewish
Website BrianSchatz.com

Brian E. Schatz (born October 20, 1972), is Chairman of the Democratic Party of Hawaii. He formerly served in the Hawaii House of Representatives from 1999 to 2006, where he represented the 25th legislative district.

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[edit] Background

Brian Schatz grew up in Hawaii, attending Punahou School there followed by a B.A. in Philosophy from Pomona College in Claremont, California. While at Pamona, Schatz also spent a term studying in Kenya as part of the International Training Program, where Schatz developed skills as a public servant.

After returning to Hawaii, Schatz taught at Punahou School before moving into the non-profit sector. Schatz currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Helping Hands Hawaii, one of Oahu's largest nonprofit social service agencies.

Brian Schatz is married to Linda Kwok Kai Yun Schatz and has one son, Tyler.

[edit] Community Activism

Brian Schatz first became active in the community when he became involved in the Save Sandy Beach movement in the 1980s. He serves as CEO of Helping Hands Hawaii as well as Director of both the Makiki Community Library and the Center for a Sustainable Future.

[edit] Political Career

From 1999 through 2006. Brian E. Schatz was a Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives, representing the state's 25th district (Makiki/Tantalus), one of the densest and most diverse areas of urban Honolulu. The district includes Makiki, McCully, and Tantalus on the island of Oahu.

While in the House, Schatz served as Chair of the Economic Development and Business Committee, Vice-Chair of Consumer Protection and Commerce, Vice-Chair of Water, Land and Ocean Resources, and as a member of the Hawaiian Affairs, Higher Education, Energy and Environmental Protection, and Agriculture Committees.

In 2008, Schatz worked as spokesman for the Hawaii campaign of Barack Obama. He was elected chairman of the Democratic Party of Hawaii at the state convention in May, 2008.

[edit] Awards

Brian Schatz has won the Hawaii Audubon Society President's Award, the Bank of Hawaii Community Leader of the Year in 2004, and the NOAA's Environmental Hero Award

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