Andy Langhurst, PAR Coordinator

Andy has over 15 years of experience as a corporate and academic librarian. Originally from Kansas, she has had the opportunity to move around quite a bit, living in places like New York, Indiana, Washington, and England, before moving permanently to Oahu. Andy enjoys participating in book clubs as well as volunteering at the Honolulu Zoo.

Keanu Young, Assistant Coordinator

Keanu is entering his 11th session as the Public Access Room’s Assistant Coordinator. Prior to arriving at PAR, Keanu managed the offices of 3 Representatives in the Hawaii State House. He also worked as a staffer for a Honolulu City Councilmember. Keanu is very familiar with the legislative process, and how things work at the Capitol. He enjoys nature and spending his free time gardening and stand up paddle boarding.

Alyssa Cardano, Assistant Researcher

Alyssa is one of the PAR Assistant Researchers for the 2025 legislative session. Prior to working with PAR, she studied Creative Media at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. With a passion for stories, she loves to read and watch films in her free time.

Lacey Chu, Assistant Researcher

Lacey is an actor and performing arts instructor from Honolulu.  She trained in theatre and voice coaching in the UK and New York, and has an M.F.A. in Voice Studies.  She currently teaches music history at Chaminade University.  In her free time, she enjoys attending theatre, playing the piano, and traveling.