Eric Pōmaika'i Gee

SDG Youth Council Intern

Eric Pōmaikaʻi Gee serves as HGG's Sustainable Development Goal Youth Council Intern. Eric is third generation Chinese American, and was born and raised on Hawaiʻi island. He is an honors student at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, pursuing a double major in Political Science and International Business, with a minor in Education. Eric’s leadership experience includes serving as the inaugural Chairperson of the County of Hawaiʻi Youth Commission, where he drafted the original bylaws, chaired meetings, set policy priorities, and advocated for impactful legislation, including a successful bill to ban the sale of flavored nicotine products. His commitment to youth advocacy led to his selection as the sole representative from Hawaiʻi and the Asian Pacific Region at the 2024 World Affairs Councils of America National Conference in Washington D.C., where he engaged in conversations with diplomats and world leaders about global issues. Passionate about youth empowerment, Eric believes that the voice of young people is a critical force for change, particularly in Hawaiʻi. His work continues to focus on ensuring that youth have a seat at the table in shaping policies and decisions that affect their future.