LOUISE KU‘UIPO LOPEZ YEE HOY
BIOGRAPHICAL NARRATIVE

Since March 11, 2002, Louise has served as Secretary to Trustee Haunani Apoliona, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Previously, she worked as an Assistant Manager at Zippy's for fourteen years at fourteen different locations. She was responsible for directing and supporting employees at each location and responding to customer needs. Louise resigned her position at Zippy's in 2001 to spend quality time with her husband and family and take educational courses to expand her knowledge of today's technology. In 2001, she graduated from the Hawai‘i Technology Institute at the top of the Dean's List and with the Anton Krucky Award for Most Outstanding Student and the CEO Award for Most Inspirational Student. In 2002, Louise graduated from the Computer Training Academy.

Yee Hoy was born and raised in Kalihi. As a young adult, her passion was singing, playing her guitar, surfing and dirt biking, activities she excelled in. Her biggest joy came when she gained respect from the young men she competed with. Louise graduated from Farrington High School in 1971, and attended Leeward Community College, before commencing her fourteen-year work career with Zippy's.

Louise is happily married with three sons and six grandchildren. She enjoys precious time with her grandchildren, pursues her artistic talent by making crafts whenever possible, and relishes the adrenaline rush she gets playing paintball with her oldest grandson. Her priority in life is Service to God first, Service to Family second, and Service to People next. As such, she actively participates in her church and joyfully does whatever she is called on to accomplish.