Elisabeth Chun

Vice President & Executive Director

Liz Chun is the Executive Director of the Good Beginnings Alliance, Hawaii’s statewide 501(c) (3) intermediary organization legislatively named to spearhead efforts to create a coordinated early childhood education and care system. Ms. Chun received a B.A. in history from Carleton College and a M.Ed. in educational psychology with a special education focus from the University of Hawaii. Her experiences range from preschool special education teacher and director, to a Head Start trainer, to developing a nation-wide business focused on providing early childhood materials and training to families and educational consultants.

Prior to joining Good Beginnings in 1997, Liz was in the Governor’s Office of Children and Youth as the program manager for Hawaii’s federal Child Care and Development Block Grant. In July 1996, she transferred to the Department of Human Service, the new lead agency for the Child Care and Development Block Grant/Child Care Development Fund.

As volunteer, Liz’ involvement remains committed to issues involving Hawaii’s children. She currently serves on the Leadership Team for the Act 259 Task Force (Keiki First) as well as on the Samuel N. and Mary Castle Advisory Board; the Hawaii Children’s Trust Fund Advisory Council; and the Ho`okako`o Corporation supporting conversion charter schools and early education in Hawaii.