2026 CALL FOR CANDIDATES
Recommendations for Slate of Officers for the Hawai'i State PTSA

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Several statewide board positions will be up for election at the 98th Annual Convention of the Hawai'i State PTSA, scheduled for June 27, 2026. Please note the chart of Hawai'i State Board positions below. Positions currently filled include the name of the current board member, as well as the date their term is up. Positions currently open or up for election at the upcoming convention are indicated in red bold italics.

If you are interested in being considered for a position on the Hawai'i State PTSA Board, please complete the Online Nomination Application or download and return this Hawai'i PTSA Nomination and Application Form. 

We also invite you to submit your recommendations for potential leaders via the Potential Leader Form, to our State Nominating and Leadership Development Committee. If you are interested in learning more about volunteering at the state level, please feel free to email:  [email protected] or complete the Potential Leader Form.

Officers

  • ​President, Marissa Baptista (6/2027)
  • VP of Leadership, Vanessa Quiocho (6/2027)
  • VP of Legislation, Patti Rabacal (6/2026)
  • VP of Membership, Anthony Velasco Jr. (6/2026)
  • VP of Programs - vacant (6/2026)
  • Secretary, Malie Smith, (6/2026)
  • Treasurer - Rebecca Blessley (6/2027)

Region Directors

  • Windward Oahu Region Director - vacant (6/2026)
  • Honolulu Region Director, vacant (6/2027)
  • Central Oahu Region Director - vacant  (6/2026)
  • Leeward Oahu Region Director, vacant  (6/2027)
  • East Hawai'i Region Director, vacant (6/2026)
  • West Hawai'i Region Director - vacant (6/2026)
  • Kauai Region Director - Jojo Kawamura (6/2027)
  • Maui Region Director - Jules Castillo (6/2027)

IMPORTANT DATES RELATED TO NOMINATIONS & ELECTIONS:


  • 04/19/26: Call for Candidates posted to solicit applications for officers/region directors from all interested parties
  • 05/10/26: Board Member Application process closes. POSTMARK DEADLINE: 5/10/26
  • 05/13/26: Nomination Committee announces names of endorsed candidates: SLATE OF NOMINEES
  • 06/27/26 (7:30AM HST): Anyone interested in a position up for election at the 2026 Convention may “run from the floor” by notifying Marissa Baptista, Hawai'i State PTSA President, by no later than 7:30am on Saturday, June 27, 2026- Convention Day. If you are planning on running from the floor, you must submit proof of current PTA/PTSA membership upon notice of intent to run. Proof can be a current Hawai'i PTA/PTSA unit membership payment receipt with your name or a letter from your local unit president, secretary, or membership chair.)
  • Saturday, June 27, 2026: Election to be held at General Session of the 98th Annual Hawai'i State PTSA Convention.