Ikaika Anderson
Waimanalo
Summary
Passionate, results-oriented, clear and decisive decision-making executive with 20 years of experience in negotiation, long-term government and community planning and government policy. Point elected official of the legislative branch charged with implementing Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and TOD planning policy for the City and County of Honolulu from the perspective of the City Council, in addition to the revisions of the O'ahu General Plan and the accompanying eight community plans. Solid relationships with administrators, legislators and department heads across all Hawai'i counties in local, state and federal government positions. Direct experience leading successful stakeholder campaigns.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal
Innovative Consulting Hawaii
01.2021 - Current
- Establishes and implements comprehensive project plans to accomplish client objectives
- Serves as a trusted advocate and advisor for clients navigating complex government processes and policies
- Enhances client satisfaction by providing tailored consulting solutions for their specific goals and objectives
- Performs Issue-oriented advocacy
- Establishes business and planning strategies
- Legislative advocacy and legislation monitoring
- Exceptional community and stakeholder group presentation preparation
- Facilitate meetings with government policymakers and community stakeholders
- Prepares proposals and provides briefings for new business generation
- Participates in industry conferences, staying up-to-date on current trends and emerging technologies.
Chairman, Hawaiian Homes Commission
State of Hawaii
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Served dual roles as Chairman of the Hawaiian Homes Commission (HHC) and Director of the state Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL)
- Conducted strategic initiatives to maximize organizational growth and housing development for DHHL beneficiaries
- Presided over HHC meetings, ensuring alignment with department objectives and government policies
- Established partnerships with key stakeholders to drive opportunities and resource allocation.
- Unique obligation of reporting to the Governor and Hawaiian Homes Commission Act (HHCA) beneficiaries
- Initiated implementation of Act 279 across all counties towards delivering lots and homes to HHCA beneficiaries
- Directly led stakeholder presentations on multiple islands, informing participants and answering their questions
- Initiated strategic plan to offer rental housing and rent-with-option-to-purchase housing for HHCA beneficiaries
- Executed swift decisions on crises across multiple islands
- Led presentations to the state House Finance Committee and state Senate Ways and Means Committee
Chairman and Presiding Officer
Honolulu City Council
05.2019 - 09.2020
- Directed and supervised legislative branch of 150+ employees
- Responsible for preparation and justification of $23M annual legislative budget; leads budget presentation to 9-member Honolulu City Council
- Chief Procurement Officer of the legislative branch
- Orchestrated positive media coverage and stakeholder relations as the public face of the Honolulu City Council
- Set legislative branch policy and priorities
- Resolved conflicts amongst legislative colleagues and departments
- Collaborated with leadership team to execute legislative branch policy and priorities
- Resolved issues and recommended actions based on production and compliance reports
- Oversaw legislative branch-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization of the City Council
- Facilitated collaboration among councilmembers to develop policies addressing key community issues
- Established strong working relationships with government agencies and other organizations to support advocacy efforts
- Directly managed crisis situations effectively, minimizing negative impact on the Council's reputation
Chair, Zoning, Planning Transportation Committees
Honolulu City Council
05.2009 - 05.2019
- Ten years leading key City Council committee establishing City and County of Honolulu land use and Transit Oriented Development (TOD) policy
- Direct experience with and knowledge of the HRTP from its inception with the Rapid Transit Division of DTS through the development and operational implementation of HART
- As committee chair, intricately monitored the Record of Decision (ROD) process from 2009-2011, to the signing of the Full Funding Grant Agreement (FFGA) in 2012, to the eventual establishment of HART
- Successfully led the legislative branch establishment of the City's TOD Plan policy
- Regularly led community engagement meetings pertaining to the ROD and FFGA to provide updates and answer questions before very hostile Windward O'ahu residents
- Maintained regular communication with Federal Transit Administration directors and staff in Washington DC and Region IX officials in San Francisco
- Executed agreements for and adoption of Honolulu's first major TOD project at the former Kamehameha Drive In Theater
- Oversaw staff in creating community newsletters and updates, ensuring consistent distribution across various platforms
- Established and sustained effective relationships with members of the local news media through regular engagement
- Held numerous press conferences to provide updates and information to the media on matters before the City Council
- Led negotiations to establish D.R. Horton's first affordable rental housing development in the US via the Ho'opili Unilateral Agreement (Resolution 14-38)
Senior Legislative Assistant
Honolulu City Councilmember Barbara Marshall
01.2003 - 05.2009
- Liaison, Waimanalo and Kane'ohe Communities
- Liaison, Native Hawaiian Community
- Lead staff member, community outreach
- Presents councilmember's report at community meetings
- Responsible for councilmember press correspondence
- Lead staff member, Joint City/Federal Projects
- Coordinates councilmember's amendments to City budget
- Lead staff member on district special projects
- Represents councilmember at community and government meetings
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism Public Relations
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HIBachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Honolulu, HIHigh School Diploma -
The Kamehameha Schools
Honolulu, HISkills
- Long-range planning
- Effective communication
- Effective public speaking
- Land use policy
- Negotiation
- Conflict navigation
- Government procedure
- Decision-making
- Staff management and development
- Verbal and written communication
- Strategic leadership
- Team collaboration
- Basic 'Olelo Hawai'i
Timeline
Chairman, Hawaiian Homes Commission
State of Hawaii
12.2022 - 03.2023
Principal
Innovative Consulting Hawaii
01.2021 - Current
Chairman and Presiding Officer
Honolulu City Council
05.2019 - 09.2020
Chair, Zoning, Planning Transportation Committees
Honolulu City Council
05.2009 - 05.2019
Senior Legislative Assistant
Honolulu City Councilmember Barbara Marshall
01.2003 - 05.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism Public Relations
University of Hawaii At Manoa
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of Hawaii At Manoa
High School Diploma -
The Kamehameha Schools