Governor-elect Josh Green recently announced the appointments of key personnel to his office.
In a press release Green said, “I am assembling a team that will help me drive an ambitious agenda for Hawaiʻi during the next four years. It is a group of dedicated, qualified professionals with years of experience in their respective fields. Each brings with them the passion to make a difference and meet the challenges facing Hawaiʻi.”
Brooke Wilson will continue serving as Green’s Chief of Staff, a position she held during his tenure as Lieutenant Governor. Over the last four years, Wilson worked with the Governor-elect on the state’s first master-planned Kauhale (tiny home village), and the development of the “Housing is Healthcare” model to address chronic homelessness. Wilson has 20 years of career experience in multiple industries including government, construction, non-profit, technology, and communications.
Nani Medeiros will join as Green’s Chief Housing Officer. Medeiros will be driving the Governor’s initiatives on workforce and affordable housing, homelessness and social service policies. Medeiros is currently the Executive Director of HomeAid Hawaii and developed Kama’okū, a Kauhale of 37 tiny homes to address homelessness. She previously spent six years in healthcare at the Hawaii Primary Care Association, 13 years at the state legislature, and five years in the executive branch of the state. Green has assembled a strong team of women to lead his office. Staff appointments include: Lori Abe – Deputy Chief of Staff Abe most recently served as a Vice President for the Chamber of Commerce of Hawaiʻi.
