About Darius

Born and raised here on the Waiʻanae Coast, I understand firsthand the challenges our families face every day. Those challenges are not distant policy points for me, they are lived experiences that continue to ground the work I do. Since being elected to represent District 44, I have worked tirelessly to create intentional and lasting change that reflects the needs and voices of our community. My commitment remains to build a sustainable and attainable Hawaiʻi for your ʻohana, my ʻohana, and everyone who calls this coast home.

As one of seven children, my family and I have never owned a home. I know what it feels like to work hard and still struggle to find stability in the place you love. Those experiences shaped the leader and advocate I am today, fueling my fight for housing that local families can actually afford, safer roadways, stronger schools, and opportunities for keiki to thrive here at home.

I studied across the country at Lane College in Tennessee, Fullerton College in California, and Southern Oregon University. Those experiences opened my eyes to the world, but more importantly, reinforced my desire to return home and serve the community that raised me. After returning, I served as Community Liaison in the State Legislature and a member of the Nānākuli-Māʻili Neighborhood Board, working directly with families, schools, nonprofits, and agencies to address real issues on the ground.

Today, I reside in Māʻili and have the privilege of serving as the State Representative for District 44. I continue to listen, learn, and work alongside community members every day. The work is personal, it is ongoing, and it is rooted in aloha and kuleana.

I am here because of this community. I serve because of this community. And I will continue to fight for this community.

Proven Leadership. Trusted Service. Recognized Impact.

Hawaiʻi House of Representatives
State Representative, District 44 (Māʻili, Lualualei, Nānākuli, Honokai Hale, and Ko Olina)

Chair, House Committee on Transportation

Member, House Committee on Education and House Committee on Housing

Former Vice Chair, House Committee on Transportation (2022 - 2024)
Former Member, House Committee on Housing and House Committee on Finance (2022 - 2024)

Member, Hawaiʻi Interagency Council on Homelessness

Oʻahu Metropolitan Planning Organization

Policy Board Chair

Former Policy Board Vice Chair (2022 - 2024)

Awards and Recognition

Advocate of the Year, Hawaiʻi Bicycling League
Empowering ʻŌiwi Leadership Award, Civic Engagement & Emerging Law, Kamehameha Schools
Partners for Democracy, Inaugural Cohort Member, Pacific Resource Partnership

Community Leadership & Service

Community Liaison, Office of Representative Stacelynn Eli, District 43
(Māʻili, Nānākuli, Honokai Hale, Ko Olina, Kalaeloa, and ʻEwa Villages)

Member, Nānāikapono Hawaiian Civic Club

Nānākuli–Māʻili Neighborhood Board No. 36
• Chair, Hawaiian Affairs Committee
• Board Secretary
• Board Treasurer

Member, Nānākuli Neighborhood Security Watch

Care Advocate Team Lead, Emergency Financial Assistance, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement

Volunteer, Point-In-Time Count, Partners in Care Oʻahu

Higher Education Leadership

Southern Oregon University
• Lead Raider Ambassador
• Financial Aid Communications Coordinator
• Resident Assistant
• Hoʻopaʻa Hawaiʻi Club, Publicity Chair
• Presidential Search Committee, Student Representative
• Greensprings Area Council Chair

Fullerton College
• Collegiate Football Team Member, California Community College Athletic Association

Lane College
• Collegiate Football Team Member, Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Foundations and Early Leadership

Kapolei High School
• Class President, Class of 2013
• Varsity Football, Team Captain