STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1846

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

                  

 

RE:    GOV. MSG. NO. 561

 

 

 

Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi

President of the Senate

Thirty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2021

State of Hawaii

 

Sir:

 

     Your Committee on Health, to which was referred Governor's Message No. 561, submitting for study and consideration the nomination of: 

 

Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea

 

G.M. No. 561

TORI CARAPELHO,

for a term to expire 06-30-2023,

 

begs leave to report as follows:

 

          Your Committee reviewed the personal history, resume, and statement submitted by Tori Carapelho for service on the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea.

 

     Your Committee received testimony in support of the nomination for the appointment of Tori Carapelho from the State Health Planning and Development Agency, Hawaii Medical Service Association, and three individuals.

 

     Upon review of the testimony, your Committee finds that Ms. Carapelho's experience in the health care industry, commitment to public service, and dedication to the health and wellness of the community qualify her for appointment to the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea.  Ms. Carapelho is currently president and Chief Executive Officer of Navian Hawaii (formerly Hospice Hawaii) after serving as its Director of Marketing Development and Chief Strategy Officer.  Prior to joining Hospice Hawaii, Ms. Carapelho served as vice president for business development for Hawaii Pacific Entertainment, account manager for Destination Marketing Hawaii, and account manager for KHON-2 Television.  Your Committee notes that Ms. Carapelho serves as a member of the board of directors of Kokua Mau, member of the hospice leadership committee of the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, member of the council of states of the National Hospice & Palliative Care Association, member of the steering committee of Ad Up Hawaii, and treasurer of the American Advertising Federation-D13.  Ms. Carapelho earned her Bachelor of Arts in communication from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and Master's degree in business administration at Hawaii Pacific University.

 

     Your Committee therefore recommends that Ms. Carapelho be appointed to the Health Planning Council, Honolulu Subarea based on her experience in the health care industry and commitment to the health and wellness of the community.

 

     As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Health that is attached to this report, your Committee, after full consideration of the background, experience, and qualifications of the nominee, has found the nominee to be qualified for the position to which nominated and recommends that the Senate advise and consent to the nomination.

 

Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Health,

 

 

 

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JARRETT KEOHOKALOLE, Chair