Born on Maui, raised in Hilo, Hawai`i, Marcie is a graduate of Kamehameha Schools Kapalama, earned her BA from the College of Idaho and MA from Central Michigan University. With over 25 years in the education and non-profit sector, her passion lies in building capacity through partnerships and education in the community. She is currently the Chief Operating Officer (East) with the Hawai`i Island Community Health Center and has been in this position for nearly two years. Prior to joining HICHC, she was the Executive Director for Hawai`i Island Adult Care and retired from Kamehameha Schools Hawai`i.