Shimabukuro (born October 1, 1970) is a former Democratic member of the Hawaii State Senate.

The district includes Kalaeloa, Honokai Hale, Ko ‘Olina, Nānākuli, Mā‘ili, Wai‘anae, Mākaha, and Mākua on the island of Oahu.

[2] State Senator, District 21 Leeward Coast (01/2011–present) State House Representative, District 45 Waianae/Makaha/Makua (01/2003-12/2010) In February 2003, Shimabukuro was involved in a car crash while driving toward Honolulu from Waianae.

Her vehicle flipped over and landed in the Waianae-bound traffic lane.

Shimabukuro was unharmed and credits her safety to the fact that she was wearing a seat belt at the time of the incident.