Trish La Chica
Representative · State house · Hawaii · District 37
Democratic
Biography
Representative Trish La Chica is a dedicated Filipino-American legislator and community leader proudly representing the 37th district. Appointed by Governor Josh Green in 2023, she is committed to serving her constituents and improving her community. Prior to joining the legislature, Representative La Chica spent over 15 years in leadership roles working for non-profit organizations, as well as state and county government in areas such as health, Medicaid, housing, and homelessness. Her passion for advocacy began as an investigative journalist in Manila, where she produced documentaries that shed light on the daily struggles of Filipino families and fought against corruption. Representative La Chica earned her Master of Public Administration from the University of San Francisco and her BA in Communication, minor in English Literature from Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines.
On the record
- Education
- University of San Francisco, Master of Public Administration; Ateneo de Manila University, BA in Communication, minor in English Literature
- Profession
- Legislator; Investigative journalist; Executive Director; Community and Government Relations Manager; Policy & Advocacy Director; Policy Analyst; Community Engagement Specialist
- Family
- Married; two children.
Contact
- Capitol office
- State Capitol Room 441, 415 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI 96813 · 808-586-6150
- Phone
- 808-586-6150
- replachica@capitol.hawaii.gov