Local Experience
Dr. Elijah Pierick is Adjunct Faculty with multiple schools and colleges on the island, former Officer in the Air Force Reserves, and Pastor with Foursquare.
Within the medical community, Dr. Elijah served as a Chaplain and Ethics Committee member for hospice. Elijah has also organized a return to school backpack drive for the kids of Papakōlea and has volunteered with numerous non-profits on the island from supporting the houseless to environmental beach cleanups. He has officiated many OIA & ILH games at Pearl City, Waipahu, and Campbell High School. Plus, he traveled to the Philippines 3 times giving missional and humanitarian support after typhoon Yolanda.
He was a volunteer in the Kapolei Youth Detention Facility, Mentor for the Hawaii Youth Challenge Academy, a local university Counselor, Education Director, Teacher, and President for a multi-congregation council on the island.
He served two terms as State Representative for Ewa Beach and Waipahu (District 39), including leadership roles as Assistant Minority Floor Leader and Minority Whip, and served on committees for Transportation, Housing, Consumer Protection, Economic Development, and Tourism.
Enjoyment
Elijah enjoys being with his family, friends, eating local food, reading and writing. For exercise, he stays healthy by playing volleyball, snorkeling, paddle boarding, hiking, surfing, going to the gym, and biking with his family. He gets excited by improving systems for increased efficiency, helping others, and being a servant leader for the neighborhood.
Kama'aina
Elijah was raised in Ewa Beach. His brother, Caleb Pierick, works at UH Manoa. His mother, Sheri Pierick, is a retired teacher of 24 years; and his father, Anthony Pierick, is the Master Chief-Master Diver for the Indo-Pacifc Fleet.
Elijah's eldest brother (Chaz Pierick, along with his small business) and their younger sister (Crystal Thourson, her husband, and their children) moved off the island because it is too expensive here.
Purpose for Running
"I beleive God has called me to serve, protect, and advocate for the people of Hawaii. I love Hawaii and everyone here. Several people asked me to run for State Representative, and many have asked me to subsequently run for Senate. I hope to be able to serve our people with humilty, empathetic listening, and eagerness to serve."
-Elijah Pierick