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DEMOCRATIC
U.S. Representative · Hawaii 2nd District
Jill N.
Tokuda
Terms served
2
House
Years in Congress
3.4y
Since 2023
Bills sponsored
68
All time
Bills cosponsored
1632
All time
Current staff
22
Personal office
Career staff alumni
40
Distinct people
% with party
…
Voting record pending
Chapter I
Legislative Activity
Sponsored: 68 bills all time · Cosponsored: 1632 bills all time. Showing sponsored bills in the 119th Congress.
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Chapter II
Committees
7 assignments across 1 congress
119th Congress
House
Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology
Ranking memberNutrition and Foreign Agriculture
MemberMilitary Personnel
MemberReadiness
MemberChapter III
Office & Staff
Current personal office roster · 19 staffers · 3 interns
Staff · 19· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brennen Carvalho | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Mar 18, 2024 to Present | |
| Wendy Y. Clerinx | CHIEF OF STAFF | Jan 3, 2023 to Present | |
| Brian D. Collins | SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR | Jun 30, 2025 to Present | |
| Katherina G. Deery | ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT | Jan 3, 2023 to Present | |
| Joshua M. Diamond | DIGITAL DIRECTOR | Jul 1, 2024 to Present | |
| Makai K. Freitas | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Mar 25, 2024 to Present | |
| Nicole M. Gray | CONSTITUENT ADVOCATE | Jan 3, 2023 to Present | |
| David Y. Kim | CONSTITUENT ADVOCATE | Mar 30, 2025 to Present | |
| Kristine T. Kim | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Apr 1, 2024 to Present | |
| Nicholas K. Luna | LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR | Jun 1, 2025 to Present | |
| Megan L. Murphy | FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR | Apr 1, 2025 to Present | |
| Emily M. Natori | COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER | Mar 15, 2024 to Present | |
| Max Rodriguez | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Feb 23, 2026 to Present | |
| Tolua C. Samifua | CONSTITUENT ADVOCATE | Mar 30, 2025 to Present | |
| Mirella H. Schwartz | LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT | Feb 13, 2025 to Present | |
| Megan E. Shea | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | Dec 1, 2024 to Present | |
| Deidre M. Tegarden | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Jan 3, 2023 to Present | |
| Thomas K. Whittaker | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Jan 1, 2025 to Present | |
| Michelle A. Yang | SCHEDULER/OFFICE MANAGER | Jan 1, 2025 to Present |
Interns · 3· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elden Jaimez P. BaduaIntern | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 13, 2026 to Present | |
| Isaac M. LoftonIntern | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jan 22, 2026 to Present | |
| Gizelle M. RodriguesIntern | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 12, 2026 to Present |
Chapter IV
Staff Alumni
Former personal office staff · 19 staffers · 21 interns
Alumni staff · 19· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merrilee M. Ako | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Jan 25, 2023 to Dec 11, 2023 | |
| Rashid J. Araula | STAFF ASSISTANT | May 12, 2025 to Dec 1, 2025 | |
| Vicki L. Borges | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT | Feb 1, 2023 to Apr 24, 2023 | |
| Ken-Ben Chao | LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR | Jan 3, 2023 to Jul 1, 2025 | |
| Megan L. Frohlich | FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR | Feb 1, 2023 to Mar 31, 2025 | |
| Gabrielle K. Gould | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Jan 3, 2023 to Jan 30, 2023 | |
| Jaida Hampton | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Oct 1, 2023 to Oct 31, 2023 | |
| Mitchell S. Heidenreich | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Feb 23, 2023 to Feb 9, 2025 | |
| Shaun B. Kim | OPERATIONS ASSISTANT | Jan 5, 2023 to Mar 21, 2025 | |
| Lane H. Lofton | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Nov 1, 2025 to Nov 30, 2025 | |
| Kelly A. Murphy | FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR | Jan 3, 2023 to Mar 31, 2025 | |
| Michelle A. Nguyen | DISTRICT SCHEDULER | Jul 25, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024 | |
| Kendra T. Oishi | DISTRICT CHIEF | Jan 3, 2023 to Dec 4, 2024 | |
| Telesia A. Pasese | PRESS AIDE | Jun 22, 2023 to Oct 2, 2024 | |
| Isabel J. Sanchez | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Jan 1, 2024 to Jan 30, 2024 | |
| Carly E. Sylva-Gabrielson | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Jan 3, 2023 to Feb 6, 2024 | |
| David S. Taga | SENIOR ADVISOR | May 17, 2023 to Nov 30, 2023 | |
| Adam K. Tanga | DISTRICT DIRECTOR | Jul 21, 2025 to Nov 7, 2025 | |
| Tommy C. Wolfe | SHARED EMPLOYEE | May 1, 2024 to May 31, 2024 |
Alumni interns · 21· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica S. Andrews | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 26, 2026 to Mar 22, 2026 | |
| Kaden J. Buss | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 16, 2025 to Aug 31, 2025 | |
| Yanni A. Cabacungan | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Feb 1, 2025 to Apr 30, 2025 | |
| Mahina M. Damon | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 17, 2024 to Nov 30, 2024 | |
| Joshua K. Fournier | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 14, 2023 to Aug 3, 2023 | |
| Nadia Friedenberg | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Sep 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Jacob H. Garcia | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 19, 2025 to Aug 31, 2025 | |
| Allison R. Grosche | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Sep 23, 2024 to Dec 13, 2024 | |
| Kaiya K. Inouye | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | May 19, 2025 to Aug 31, 2025 | |
| Louise K. Kamaka | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 19, 2025 to Aug 31, 2025 | |
| Mele K. Kanealii | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Nov 18, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Helen McCarty | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Sep 17, 2024 to Dec 15, 2024 | |
| Mallory Kailyn Meister | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 25, 2024 to Apr 11, 2024 | |
| Hannah H. Oh | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 4, 2025 to Jun 20, 2025 | |
| Noah Y. Siegelstone | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Feb 6, 2025 to Jul 31, 2025 | |
| Shakayla C. Stanford | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Aug 25, 2025 to Dec 12, 2025 | |
| Preston Summit | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 24, 2024 to Apr 30, 2024 | |
| Michelle Tasaki | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 16, 2023 to Aug 5, 2023 | |
| Sara S. Thorn | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 18, 2024 to Dec 15, 2024 | |
| Luka C. Wohl | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 26, 2023 to Feb 28, 2023 | |
| Michael Jhay A. Yoro | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jul 3, 2024 to Aug 31, 2024 |
Chapter V
Travel & Disclosures
5 trips · $39,708 combined disclosed value.
South Korea
House gift travel filing
Mar 28, 2026 to Apr 3, 2026
$1,050
Japan
House gift travel filing
Apr 12, 2025 to Apr 19, 2025
$18,798
Israel
House gift travel filing
Aug 5, 2023 to Aug 13, 2023
$15,769
Chapter VI
Tenure
Member terms in Congress.
Jan 3, 2025 to Jan 3, 2027
House · Hawaii 2nd District
Democratic
2025
Jan 3, 2023 to Jan 3, 2025
House · Hawaii 2nd District
Democratic
2023