Adrian Stinardo
Honolulu,Hawai'i
Summary
Government affairs professional with direct experience in legislative analysis, administrative rulemaking, and intergovernmental partnership coordination. Currently serves as Executive Officer overseeing regulatory operations for multiple Hawai'i state boards, coordinating with the Attorney General's office, Governor's Office, and intergovernmental partners. Brings legislative session experience in fair housing policy and sustained leadership in a U.S.-Japan Council cultural partnership program.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Officer
State of Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
09.2025 - Current
- Oversee governance, compliance, and regulatory operations across multiple state boards and programs
- Lead administrative rule development, legislative testimony preparation, and policy research, coordinating with the Attorney General's office, Governor's Office, professional associations, and intergovernmental partners
- Led multiple process redesigns resolving long-standing statutory and procedural issues, improving compliance and operational efficiency
Core Committee Member, Hawai'i Region
U.S.-Japan Council
Honolulu, HI
11.2024 - Current
- Selected from Daniel K. Inouye Kakehashi Scholars Program alumni to serve on the Hawai'i Region Core Committee, a leadership role within a flagship U.S.-Japan Council program
- Plan and coordinate volunteer-driven cultural events promoting understanding and appreciation of Hawaiian culture among program alumni and partners
- Build and sustain relationships across community, civic, and institutional partners within a bi-national network
Project Intern, 2023 Legislative Session
Hawaii State Senate
Honolulu, HI
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Supported Senator Chang's office during the 2023 Legislative Session with a focus on fair housing policy
- Conducted policy research and legislative analysis on fair housing measures, preparing briefing materials for committee hearings
Project Manager
Pointe3 Real Estate
Seattle, WA
06.2021 - 04.2023
- Directed planning, development, and execution of marketing and branding projects, ensuring all content complied with fair housing laws and legislation
Legal Aide
Backlund Law Firm
Seattle, WA
06.2020 - 10.2021
- Managed firm website content and marketing campaigns while supporting legal briefings and case-related documentation, balancing client-facing communications with substantive legal support work
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Government & Japanese
Hawaii Pacific University
Honolulu, HISkills
- Legislative & Policy Analysis
- Strategic Partnership & Coalition Coordination
- Government & Intergovernmental Relations
- Cross-Cultural & Cross-Sector Relationship Building
- Briefing & Policy Reporting
- Administrative Rulemaking & Regulatory Process
Timeline
Executive Officer
State of Hawaii
09.2025 - Current
Core Committee Member, Hawai'i Region
U.S.-Japan Council
11.2024 - Current
Project Intern, 2023 Legislative Session
Hawaii State Senate
01.2023 - 07.2023
Project Manager
Pointe3 Real Estate
06.2021 - 04.2023
Legal Aide
Backlund Law Firm
06.2020 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Government & Japanese
Hawaii Pacific University