Jul 26, 2022
Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba currently represents District 8 (North
Kona) on the Hawaiʻi County Council. Holeka was born and raised in
Kona, HI. His father, Don Inaba, comes from Hōlualoa where his
‘ohana established and ran the historic Kona Hotel for nearly a
century. Kawehi Inaba, Holeka’s mother, is a long time Kona
resident and founder of Mokulele Airlines, Kona’s hometown
airline.
Holeka attended Ke Kula ʻo ʻEhunuikaimalino in Kona before
graduating from Kamehameha Schools Kapālama High School. He
holds a B.A. in Integrated Educational Studies and Communication
Studies from Chapman University. In addition, he holds a Master’s
degree in Health and Strategic Communication and a Doctorate degree
in Educational Leadership.
Prior to serving on the Hawaiʻi County Council, Holeka served as a
donor relations assistant and business and professional
communication instructor at Chapman University. Outside of his work
on the Council, Holeka continues to work in the education field for
Kamehameha Schools and the Department of Education. He also serves
as Vice President of the Board of Directors for Uluhaʻo o Hualālai
and President of the Board of Directors for the West Hawaiʻi
Mediation Center.
As a Native Hawaiian born and raised in Kona, Holeka is steadfast
in his grassroots leadership style, advocating for honest and pono
government operations.