Paltin, Tamara

Education

  • Northern Arizona University
    B.S. Mathematics/Education
    Cum Laude, 1998
  • Kuleana Academy graduate 2017
  • American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR certified since 1995
  • Ka Ipu Kukui Leadership Fellow since 2008
  • Emergency Management Institute FEMA ICS training 2008
  • United States Lifesaving Association certified Ocean Lifeguard since 1998
  • Kapiolani Community College certified First Responder since 1999
  • American Red Cross Lifeguard/CPR Instructor since 2003
  • Drive Safe Hawaii Emergency Vehicle Response certified since 2003
  • Community Emergency Response Team trained since 2011

Work Experience

  • Ocean Safety Officer III County of Maui 2001 – Present
  • Customer Service Agent Island Air, Kapalua 2008-2009
  • Server Outback Steakhouse, Kahana 2003-2007
  • Server Hard Rock Café-Kona 2000-2001
  • Lifeguard County of Hawaii 1999-2001
  • Ocean Safety Officer I/II County of Hawaii-seasonal 1997-1999
  • Math Tutor Northern Arizona University-seasonal 1996-1998

Awards

  • US Marine Corps, Scholastic Excellence Award, 1995
  • Maui News, People Who Made a Difference Award, 2007
  • Sierra Club Malama Ka ʻĀina Award, 2015
  • Surfrider Maui Ocean Hero Award, 2016
  • Hawaiian Lifeguard Association
  • Northern Arizona University, Standard Bearer of Arts & Sciences, Fall 1998
  • Hawaiian Canoe Racing Association Open-4 State Champion, 2005
  • Hilo High School Varsity Award, Swimming-Senior Outstanding Athlete, 1995

Community Organizations

  • Save Honolua Coalition 501c3, co-founder 2007-present
  • West Maui Preservation Association 2018 – present
  • Hawaii Lifeguard Association 1997-present
  • Maui Nui Marine Resource Council 2008-2010
  • Ka Ipu Kukui Fellow 2008-present
  • Hawaii Government Employee Association Unit 3/14 Steward 2008-present
  • West Maui Community Association 2017-present
  • E Alu Pu Moving Forward Together Learning Network 2007-present
  • Kahana Canoe Club member 2003-2010
Email Tamara at tamara@TamaraPaltin.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TamaraPaltinForMauiCouncil/