Highways Meet Brandy Lapilio Reveira, New HWY Administrator’s Office Assistant
By: Julii Chun
Meet Brandy LapilioReveira. She talks about her return to DOT after eight years and her new role in Highways and what she’s excited about her job.
timeliness (as some were rush wishes with very tight timelines).
I am the Office Assistant IV in the HWY Administrator’s office.
What are you looking forward to in your new position at the DOT?
I have worked for the state in the past as an office assistant for both the Department of Health and the Department of Transportation (2010-2012, Design Branch, under Edwin Sniffen and Karen Chun). I left the state to work in the hospitality industry for 8 years. There, I worked with Make-A-Wish families and helped to create memories that would last a lifetime. It taught me compassion, efficiency, and
I am so happy to be back with the Department of Transportation because of the work that we do and its impact on the people on Hawaii.
I am looking forward to working with a strong and knowledgeable team. What aspects of your job are you excited about? I am excited about the innovative changes that the Department has implemented. The processes are very streamlined and efficient! What do you do on your weekends for fun? On the weekends, I enjoy spending time with my family, watching my daughter play volleyball, and recharging for the week ahead.
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