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Coti-Lynne P.
Haia

CHIEF OF STAFFOffice of Senator Mazie K. Hirono

Works forDMazie K. Hirono · Democratic · Hawaii

Chief of Staff for U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) since March 2022, and the first Native Hawaiian woman to serve as chief of staff for a United States Senator. Over a decade of Senate experience beginning with the Office of U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye (2010–2012). Served as Deputy Chief of Staff for Senator Hirono starting in 2018. Previously served as D.C. Bureau Chief for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (2015–2018) and Legislative Director in Senator Hirono's office (2013–2015). Prior prosecutor background: Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the City and County of Honolulu. Deep roots in Hawaii, native to Mililani and Waimānalo.

Last year's salary

$91,890

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

14.4y

6 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

0

$0 total

Career earnings

$1,570,594

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Compensation Timeline

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Chapter II

Employment History

Roles are merged across compensation filings.

CHIEF OF STAFF
Senate
Apr 1, 2022 to Sep 30, 2025
DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF
Senate
Jan 19, 2018 to Mar 31, 2022
CHIEF COUNSEL
Senate
Apr 1, 2015 to Jan 8, 2016
COUNSEL
Senate
Feb 4, 2013 to Mar 31, 2015
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Senate
Dec 18, 2012 to Feb 3, 2013
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Senate
May 18, 2011 to Dec 17, 2012

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Earlier career

Prior roles per public sources. May overlap with employment records based on salary filings above.

Staff Member
Office of U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
City and County of Honolulu
Legislative Director
Office of U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono
D.C. Bureau Chief
Office of Hawaiian Affairs

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Sponsored Travel

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