Heather Giugni
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Heather Giugni | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives from the 33rd district | |
| In office February 21, 2012 – January 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Okamura |
| Succeeded by | Mark Takai |
| Personal details | |
| Party | Democratic |
| Profession | Filmmaker |
Heather Haunani Giugni is an American filmmaker, politician, and a former representative in the Hawaii House of Representatives. She represented District 33, comprising the Honolulu neighborhoods of Aiea and Halawa. She was appointed to the legislature in February 2012, and left office in January 2013.
One of four sisters, Giugni comes from a family of Hawaii public servants. Her great-grandfather was appointed in 1897 to a judgeship in the Ewa District.[1] Her father, Henry Giugni, was a longtime confidant to U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye, eventually becoming sergeant-at-arms of the United States Senate.[2] His work with Inouye led to the family moving to Washington.
Heather Giugni attended Kamehameha Schools before attending the University of Maryland, where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in journalism.[3] She worked for KGMB news from 1982 to 1986, when she founded Juniroa Productions, her own film-making company.[4] She has produced and directed documentaries, including Under a Jarvis Moon (2010) alongside Noelle Kahanu.[3][5] She has also created public service announcements, training videos, oral histories, Internet and interactive content.[3]
