Education
- Master of Arts, Political Science, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2008
- Fellow, Pacific American Leadership Institute, 2001
- Bachelor of Arts, Peace and Futures Studies, University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2000
- Haumana, Halau Mele, ongoing
- Iolani School, Diploma, 1996
Professional
- Member, Hawaii State House of Representatives
- Shake Energy Collaborative, VP Development, 2022-2024
- UNITE HERE Local 5, Communications Specialist, Organizer, 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
Community & Boards
- Kamehameha Federal Credit Union, Board of Directors, 2017-2023
- Men's March Against Violence, Chair — 2017 & 2018
- The Arts at Mark’s Garage, Board of Directors, 2018-2020
- Kalihi Valley Neighborhood Board, Vice-Chair, 2017-2024
- Domestic Violence Action Center, Board of Directors — 2013-present
- Hanahauoli School, Board of Trustees, 2001-present
- Media Council Hawaii, Board of Directors, 2009-2016
- Local Independent Online Publishers, Board Member, 2013-2015
- KAHEA: The Hawaiian–Environmental Alliance, Board Member, 2012-2016
- Friends of the Makiki Community Library, Board Member, 2012-2013
- Hawaii Peace and Justice, Board Member, 2010-2014
- MANA: Movement for Aloha No Ka Aina, Founding Member, 2010-2014
- 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
Selected Speaking Engagements
- 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
Selected Media
U.S. media
- WBAI 99.5 FM, New York City, May 20, 2008, “Asia-Pacific Forum”
- The Nation, April 8, 2008, “Hawaii Needs You” by Ikaika Hussey et al
Hawaii media
- 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