In early 2025, after two years working as the East Hawai’i Healthy Eating + Active Living Coalition Coordinator, Patti transitioned into the Statewide Active Transportation Specialist role. Patti is passionate about creating built environments that enable all people to safely and enjoyably utilize active modes of transportation to access vital services, food outlets, work, school, and recreation. She is dedicated to collaborating with county and state agencies and community organizations to improve road safety and community design to foster healthier, more active lifestyles. Patti holds a B.A. in Kinesiology (Health Promotion) from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo. She is pursuing a Master of Health Sciences in Integrative and Functional Nutrition from Northwestern Health Sciences University.
