Kanani Souza

Kanani Souza
Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives
from the 43rd district
Incumbent
Assumed office
November 8, 2022
Preceded byStacelynn Kehaulani Eli
Personal details
PartyRepublican
Alma materUniversity of Southern California
William S. Richardson School of Law

Kristen Kanani Souza is an American politician serving in the Hawaii House of Representatives for the 43rd district (Kapolei, Makakilo). She won the seat in the 2022 election against Democratic opponent Stacelynn Kehaulani Eli.

Early life and education

Souza was raised in Kapolei, Hawaii and attended Kamehameha Schools, graduating in 2003.[1] She attended the University of Southern California and graduated from the William S. Richardson School of Law.[1][2] Her brother, Keoni Souza, is a statewide elected official on the Office of Hawaiian Affairs Board of Trustees (first elected in 2022 and chosen as vice chair in 2024).[3][4]

Career

Souza has worked as an attorney in private practice and as a lecturer at the University of Hawaiʻi at West Oʻahu.[5] She has also worked as a deputy prosecuting attorney with the City and County of Honolulu.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 The Civil Beat Staff (September 27, 2022). "Candidate Q&A: State House District 43 — Kanani Souza".
  2. 1 2 "Hawaii Bar Journal - March 2020". Issuu. April 16, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Trustees sworn in for Office of Hawaiian Affairs; they elect leadership today | Kauai Now".
  4. ↑ "Office of Hawaiian Affairs trustees choose Kai Kahele as new chair". December 5, 2024.
  5. ↑ "K. Kanani Souza". Honolulu Civil Beat. May 22, 2020.
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