Please join us in welcoming five talented individuals to the HEC Ohana.
We’re excited to introduce:
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Marielle Florendo, Labor Relations ConsultantMarielle brings over a decade of legal experience, having worked in private practice and served as a tribal Appellate Court Judge for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Oregon. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Spanish from the University of Oregon and a Juris Doctorate from Golden Gate University School of Law. |
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Elizabeth Graves, TrainerElizabeth joins HEC from Orlando, Florida, where she taught in public schools and specialized in data-driven educational strategies. Originally from Mililani, Hawaii, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Central Florida and will lead the Fundamentals of Supervision Certificate Series. |
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Tracie Foglia, Strategic Solutions ManagerWith over 20 years of experience in talent development and leadership coaching, Tracie has partnered with Hawaii organizations to enhance team dynamics and improve performance. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Business and certifications as a Korn Ferry Leadership Competency Coach, Franklin Covey Facilitator, and Emergenetics Associate. |
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Lina Le, Membership Initiatives ManagerA former HEC Board of Governors member, Lina brings extensive HR and operations experience across various industries. She holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Human Resource Management from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and is SHRM-SCP certified. |
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Michael Medrano, Accounting ManagerMichael brings over 25 years of accounting experience in public accounting, banking, retail, and real estate. A graduate of the University of Hawaii at Manoa with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting, he is skilled in data analytics and operational efficiency. |




