Shanty Asher

Shanty Asher graduated from Malem Elementary School, Kosrae High School, received both her Bachelor of Science in Pre-Law and Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from Chaminade University of Honolulu, and earned her Juris Doctor (JD) law degree from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego. She has been serving alongside Micronesian community leaders, representing needs on boards and task forces to mitigate the healthcare, social, political, educational, and economic sufferings of the FSM and COFA community in Hawaii.

Board Member Asher currently serves as the Pacific Islander Liaison Officer for the City and County of Honolulu after serving as an Education Law Specialist at Pacific Resources for Education & Learning (PREL). Board Member Asher is also serving on the FSM COVID-19 Task Force USA, Board Member for the Legal Clinic in Hawaii and the National Asia Pacific Islander Prosecutors Association, and serving as President of the Kosrae Women Association. Board Member Asher's term runs from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023.