Senator J. Kalani English was raised in Hana, Maui by his grandparents who instilled in him a strong work ethic and dedication to family and community. Bilingual in English and Hawaiian languages and proficient in Mandarin, Senator English possesses uniquely diverse attributes. . He has both a distinguished birthright and well-earned recognition as a ranking Ali’i 7th degree, Royal Order of Kamehameha I and member of The Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.
Of Hawaiian, Tahitian, Chinese & Russian Jewish heritage, Senator English graduated from Kamehameha Schools in 1984. He went on to Taiwan, continuing his studies and received a certificate from the Center for Public and Business Administration Education from the National Chengchi University. Then in 1989 he earned his B.A. in Pacific Islands Studies from Hawai'i Loa College. He is an alumnus of the East-West Center’s Institute of Culture & Communication, and completed graduate studies at UH Manoa in 1995 with an M.A. in Pacific Island Studies.
Senator English built upon his diverse personal and educational backgrounds by developing expertise in a variety of professions including culture, education, horticulture, tourism, journalism, and public service both as a diplomat and as an elected lawmaker. From 1993-1996 he was an adviser to the Permanent Mission of the Federated States of Micronesia to the UN. He was Chief of Staff for a state Senator from 1995-1996, served as a two term Councilmember on the Maui County Council from 1997-2000, and joined the Hawaii State Senate in November 2000.
During his first term Senator English was the Senate Floor Majority Leader and served on several committees. In his second term, he served as Chair of the Senate Committee on Energy and Environment, and was a member of the committees on: Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs; Science, Art and Technology; Water, Land and Agriculture; and, Ways and Means. Now in his third term, he is chair the Senate Committee on Energy, Environment and International Affairs and a member of the committees on: Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs; Water, Land and Agriculture; Intergovernmental Affairs; Media, Arts, Science and Technology; and, Ways and Means.
Senator English constantly seeks out opportunities to further his development as a Legislator and community leader. In 2003 he completed The Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He also participated in the prestigious Flemming Leadership Retreats and the Council of State Governments’ Henry Toll Fellowship Program.
Doctor of Education: Educational Leadership, University of San Diego Master of Education: Guidance and Counseling, University of Guam Bachelor of Arts: Psychology & Political Science Major, Secondary Education, Minor, Columbia Union College, Marylan Associate of Arts: Liberal Arts, Montgomery College, Maryland College Preparatory Courses, Montgomery Blair High School, Takoma Park, Maryland Education Certificate: epartment of Education, Island of Guam Education Certificate: Department of Education, State of Maryland
FAMILY BACKGROUND
Husband: Melvin B. Borja, deceased
Chief of Surveillance and Biologist, Guam Environmental
Protection Agency
Children: Ahtoy, graduate student at Columbia University. NY
Mel II, Bachelor of Education, University of Hawaii at Manoa
Ana Maria, Junior, Chaminade University, Hawaii
Parents: Former Congressman Antonio B. Won Pat and Ana Won Pat
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2006 Treasurer, Board of Directors, Association of Pacific Island Legislature, APIL.
2005-2006 Senate member to Association of Pacific Island Legislature, APIL.
2005-2006 Senator, 28th Guam Legislature. Member, Committee on Education & Community Development, Member, Committee on Natural Resources, Utilities & Micronesian Affairs, Member, Committee on Tourism, Maritime, Military & Veterans Affairs, Member, Committee on Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Youth and Foreign Affairs.
2003-2005 Adjunct Professor, College of Education, 2003, University of Guam
2002-2004 Senator, 26th Guam Legislature
1997-1998 Senator, 24th Guam Legislature. Member, Committee on Education, Member, Committee on Natural Resources, Member, Committee on Power, Foreign Affairs and General Government Services.
1996-1997 Senator, 23rd Guam Legislature. Chairperson, Committee on Education; Legislative Secretary; Vice-Chairperson, Committee on Judiciary, Criminal Justice and Environmental Affairs; Vice Chairperson, Committee on Youth, Labor, and Parks and Recreation.
1991-1995 Principal, Dededo Middle School.
1984-1991 Principal, F. B. Leon Guerrero Middle School.
1981-1984 Assistant Principal, F. B. Leon Guerrero Middle school.
1980-1981 Assistant Principal, Dededo Junior High School.
1979-1980 Coordinator, Student Affairs, Guam Community College.
1979 Teacher VI/Placement Counselor, Apprenticeship and Training Division, Guam Community College.
1977-1978 Deputy Director, Department of Labor.
1976-1977 Teacher VI/Guidance Counselor, A. I. Johnston Junior High.
1973-1976 Teacher, George Washington Junior High.
HONORS/AWARDS/COMMENDATIONS
Featured in Hale’Ta Series: I Manfayi---Whos' Who in Chamorro History, Volume II, 1997, published by the Political Status Education Coordinating Commission of the Chamorro Heritage Institute Planning Group.
Inducted as an Honorary Member to the Chi Omicron Gamma Honor Society, 1995, by the Scholastic Honor Society of the University of Guam.
Presented with a Legislative Resolution and named "Mother of Middle Schools" for the Development and Implementation of the True Middle School Concept Program, 1993, by the Twenty-Second Guam Legislature.
Presented with a Legislative Resolution for the sponsorship of the “First Annual Middle School Conference,” 1993, by the Twenty-Second Guam Legislature.
Nominated by the Deputy Director of the Guam Department of Education to Who’s Who in American Women, 1990.
Presented with a Legislative Resolution for the establishment of the “Interdisciplinary Team Approach to Teaching in Middle Schools Program,” by the Guam Territorial Board of Education.
Received Certificate of Recognition for the “Most Outstanding Young Woman on Guam,” 1979, by the Guam Beauty Association.
Received Certificate of Recognition, “Highest Fraternity of Wisdom of the Chamorro Chief Kepuha.” 1978, by Governor Ricardo J. Bordallo.
Received Certificate of Recognition, “Outstanding Young Woman of America for 1986,” by the Department of Education, Guam.
Received Certificate of Recognition, “Outstanding Achievement,” 1970, Student Body Association of Montgomery College, Maryland.
PRESENTATIONS/PUBLICATIONS
2005 Doctoral Dissertation: To Be or Not To Be: The Status of Guam’s Middle Schools
3-Year Evaluation Study, 1984-1987, “Interdisciplinary Team Approach to Teaching.”
Pilot Program Implementation, 1984, “Interdisciplinary Team Approach to Teaching.”
Apprenticeship Curriculum Feasibility Study, 1979, Guam Community College, Apprenticeship Division.
Graduate Research Paper, 1976, “Development of a High School Guidance and Counseling Office.”
PROFESSIONAL AND CIVIC MEMBERSHIP
Chair, Women Leaders Group to address social and cultural impact to the island of Guam due to a massive influx of 8,000 marines and families.
Member, Quality of Life, to address how the quality of life in government and community will be affected by the influx of 8,000 marines and families.
Member, Governor’s Community Task Force to prepare for the influx of 8,000 marines and families.
Treasurer, Board of Directors, 2006, Association of Pacific Island Legislatures (APIL).
Senate Member, 2005-2006, Association of Pacific Island Legislatures (APIL).
WD Area Leader, 2005- Present, SGI-USA, Guam
WD Chapter Leader, 2003-2005, SGI-USA, Guam
Member, 1995-Present, Guam Diabetes Association
Facilitator, 1997-Present, Rainbows for all Children.
Vice Speaker Alik was born in the outer island of Jaluit Atoll on June 23, 1949 to a family of twelve. He attended Imroj Protestant Elementary School and during the late 60's, he attended Rong Rong Protestant School. In 1965, he attended the Marshall Islands High School and graduated in 1969 with a diploma.
From 1970 to 1974, Vice Speaker Alik attended the University of Guam and graduated with a BA in Elementary Education and a minor in Special Education. He later taught at the biggest elementary school on Majuro, Rita Elementary School. He transferred a few years later to teach at the Marshall Islands High School.
In 1978-1983, Vice Speaker Alik worked for a legal firm and went to law school in Papua New Guinea where he graduated with a degree in law (LLB). After law school, he was employed by the Nitijela (parliament) as an Assistant Legal Counsel and later transferred to the Office of the Attorney General as an Assistant Attorney General. He later accepted a post at the Office of the Public Defender as its Chief Public Defender. He also held a position of Directing Attorney for the Micronesian Legal Services from 2000 until November 2007, simultaneously, as he served as a Senator representing Majuro Atoll to the Nitijela.
As for political office, during the General Election of November 1990, he was elected as a Senator representing Jaluit to the Nitijela (parliament). He served for only one term but did not seek for re-election. During the General Election of November 1999, he was asked to seek a seat for one of the five seats for Majuro to the Nitijela (parliament). He was elected and has served until this current term. During the recent term, Senator Alik was elected as Vice Speaker of the Nitijela (parliament).
At the APIL General Assembly in Guam, May 2008, Vice Speaker Alik J. Alik was elected by his colleagues to serve as the organizations’ Treasurer for the APIL 2009-2010 Term.
Vice Speaker Alik Alik is married and have five children and four grandchildren and enjoys local farming and fishing.
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