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Quick Facts
Personal Details

Education

  • Graduated, Conference of State Governments (CSG) Western Legislative Academy, 2011
  • Professional Diploma, Secondary Education/Teaching, University of Hawaii-Manoa, 1989-1992
  • BEd, Social Studies, University of Hawaii-Manoa, 1981-1988

Professional Experience

  • Graduated, Conference of State Governments (CSG) Western Legislative Academy, 2011
  • Professional Diploma, Secondary Education/Teaching, University of Hawaii-Manoa, 1989-1992
  • BEd, Social Studies, University of Hawaii-Manoa, 1981-1988
  • Former Legislative Aide, Representative Dwight Takamine
  • Former Legislative Aide, Representative Eric Hamakawa
  • Former Staff Assistant, US Senator Spark Matsunaga
  • UniServ Director, Hawaii State Teachers Association, West Hawaii, 1998-2005
  • Specialist, Governance, Hawaii State Teachers Association, 1995-1998
  • Legislative Specialist, Hawaii State Teachers Association, 1993-1994
  • History/Economics Teacher, Honoka'a High School, 1990-1993

Political Experience

  • Graduated, Conference of State Governments (CSG) Western Legislative Academy, 2011
  • Professional Diploma, Secondary Education/Teaching, University of Hawaii-Manoa, 1989-1992
  • BEd, Social Studies, University of Hawaii-Manoa, 1981-1988
  • Former Legislative Aide, Representative Dwight Takamine
  • Former Legislative Aide, Representative Eric Hamakawa
  • Former Staff Assistant, US Senator Spark Matsunaga
  • UniServ Director, Hawaii State Teachers Association, West Hawaii, 1998-2005
  • Specialist, Governance, Hawaii State Teachers Association, 1995-1998
  • Legislative Specialist, Hawaii State Teachers Association, 1993-1994
  • History/Economics Teacher, Honoka'a High School, 1990-1993
  • Vice Speaker, Hawaii State House of Representatives, 2017-present
  • Representative, Hawaii State House of Representatives, District 1, 2009-present
  • Candidate, Hawaii State House of Representatives, District 1, 2018, 2020
  • Majority Whip, Hawaii State House of Representatives, 2017

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Consumer Protection and Commerce Committee, Hawaii State House of Representatives

Former Member, Economic Development and Business Committee, Hawaii State House of Representatives

Former Chair, Labor and Public Employment Committee, Hawaii State House of Representatives

Former Member, Public Safety Committee, Hawaii State House of Representatives

Former Member, Transportation Committee, Hawaii State House of Representatives

Former Vice Chair, House Higher Education Committee, Hawaii State House of Representatives, 2009-2012

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Judiciary Committee

Vice Chair, Legislative Management Committee

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Graduated, Conference of State Governments (CSG) Western Legislative Academy, 2011
  • Professional Diploma, Secondary Education/Teaching, University of Hawaii-Manoa, 1989-1992
  • BEd, Social Studies, University of Hawaii-Manoa, 1981-1988
  • Former Legislative Aide, Representative Dwight Takamine
  • Former Legislative Aide, Representative Eric Hamakawa
  • Former Staff Assistant, US Senator Spark Matsunaga
  • UniServ Director, Hawaii State Teachers Association, West Hawaii, 1998-2005
  • Specialist, Governance, Hawaii State Teachers Association, 1995-1998
  • Legislative Specialist, Hawaii State Teachers Association, 1993-1994
  • History/Economics Teacher, Honoka'a High School, 1990-1993
  • Vice Speaker, Hawaii State House of Representatives, 2017-present
  • Representative, Hawaii State House of Representatives, District 1, 2009-present
  • Candidate, Hawaii State House of Representatives, District 1, 2018, 2020
  • Majority Whip, Hawaii State House of Representatives, 2017
  • Member, Hamakua Lions Club, 1990-present
  • UniServ Director, Hawaii State Teachers Association, Hilo, 2005-2008
  • President/Member, Hawaii Johnson Controls Industry Senate and Old Timers, 2004-president
  • Member, Hilo Jaycees, 2003-2004
  • Member, Honolulu Chinese Jaycees, 1995-2003
  • National Vice President, United States Junior Chamber, 2003
  • State President, Hawaii Jaycees, 2002
  • Chapter President, Honolulu Chinese Jaycees, 1997-1998

Other Info

Priority Issues:

As a former educator, Representative Nakashima understands how critical it is to evaluate program budget requests, and to set criteria for the evaluation of these appropriations. Mark will work towards the development of geothermal energy statewide as a solution to breaking the State's dependence on imported oil. Representative Nakashima will also work to create a synergy between the Big Island community, public schools and institutions of higher learning to become more collaborative, and he will continue to work with all stakeholders to develop a vision that will guide long-term decision making and future expenditures.

Speeches

Issue Position: Education

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