Trish La Chica

Trish La Chica
Member of the Hawaii House of Representatives
from the 37th district
Assumed office
February 15, 2023
Appointed byJosh Green
Preceded byRyan Yamane
Personal details
BornManila, Philippines
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materAteneo de Manila University
University of San Francisco

Mae Patricia Quema "Trish" La Chica is a Filipino-born American politician and a Democratic member of the Hawaii House of Representatives.[1] In 2023, Governor of Hawaii Josh Green appointed her to replace Ryan Yamane.[2]

La Chica was selected for the Future Caucus Innovation Fellowship as a member of the 2025-2026 Energy and Environment cohort.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Trish La Chica". www.capitol.hawaii.gov. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  2. ^ "Gov. Green appoints Trish La Chica and Luke Evslin to fill vacant House seats". Hawai'i Public Radio. February 16, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  3. ^ Wyatt, Garrett (December 10, 2024). "64 Gen Z and Millennial Lawmakers Chosen for Bipartisan Future Caucus Fellowship". Future Caucus. Retrieved June 11, 2025.