Jamila Jarmon
About Jamila Jarmon
Jamila Jarmon serves as In-House Counsel at Elemental Excelerator, where she has worked since 2017. She has a background in law with a J.D. from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa and has been involved with ChewBox, a platform supporting restaurant launches in under-resourced communities, since 2021.
Work at Elemental Excelerator
Jamila Jarmon has been serving as In-House Counsel at Elemental Excelerator since 2017. In this role, she provides legal support to various initiatives aimed at enhancing community access to opportunities. Her work contributes to the organization's mission of supporting innovative solutions that address climate change and promote sustainable development.
Education and Expertise
Jamila Jarmon earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Hawai'i at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law, where she studied from 2007 to 2010. Prior to this, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Criminal Justice from The George Washington University, completing her studies from 2001 to 2005. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in legal principles and criminal justice.
Background
Jamila Jarmon began her legal career as an intern at the City and County of Honolulu's Office of Prosecuting Attorney in 2009, where she worked for four months. Following her internship, she served as an Associate Attorney at Porter McGuire Kiakona & Chow, LLP from 2012 to 2016. Her experience in these roles has shaped her professional focus on legal support for community initiatives.
Involvement with ChewBox
Since March 2021, Jamila Jarmon has been involved with ChewBox, a platform designed to simplify restaurant launches for under-resourced communities. Her participation in this initiative reflects her commitment to enhancing community access to opportunities and supporting local entrepreneurship.