Senator Michelle Kidani is a Democrat representing District 18 in the Hawaii State Senate, serving since 2008. She currently holds key leadership roles, including Vice President of the Hawaii State Senate and Chair of the Senate Education Committee . Notable achievements include being named Fabulous Freshman Senator of the Year by the Hawaii Women’s Political Caucus , Legislator of the Year by groups such as HSTA and HDA , and Alumni of the Year for Farrington High School . She also serves as Vice Chair of the National Conference of State Legislatures Education Committee and Co-chair of the National Asian Pacific American Caucus of State Legislators Education Committee.

Education and Political Experience

Education details are not specified in available records. Politically, Kidani has extensive experience: Senator for District 18 , former Assistant Majority Leader, Chair of Education Committee, and member of committees including Higher Education, Ways and Means, Commerce, Consumer Protection and Health, Transportation and Energy. She is actively involved in community service as Vice President of the Mililani Town Association board , member of the Japanese Women’s Society Foundation, and Rotary Club of Mililani Sunrise. As Education Committee Chair, she oversees statewide capital improvement projects.