Four seats on the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents need to be filled before July 1.
The Candidate Advisory Council for the University of Hawaiʻi Board of Regents has presented a list of candidates to Gov. Josh Green to fill two Honolulu County seats for five-year appointments.
The appointment will begin July 1, 2026, subject to confirmation by the Hawaiʻi State Senate. The finalists are:
- Keith Y. Amemiya
- Benjamin A. Kudo
- Marie C. Laderta
- Ryan C. Mandado
- Kathryn S. Matayoshi
“The Candidate Advisory Council members extend their sincere appreciation to all the individuals who took the time to apply to serve as a University of Hawaiʻi regent,” said Candidate Advisory Council Chair Brigitte Yoshino. “We are pleased to submit these names for consideration to the governor and the state senate.”…