Nominee Genevieve Rapadis wins broad support in Guam Ethics Commission confirmation hearing
February 16, 2026 | General Government Operations and Appropriations , Legislative, Guam, International
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Genevieve Rapadis, the governor's nominee to the Guam Ethics Commission, told the legislature on Feb. 12 that she would bring "independence, diligence and humility" to the post and urged senators to help restore public trust in the commission.
Rapadis appeared before the Committee on Finance and Government Operations at the Guam Legislature for a confirmation hearing that drew multiple in‑person supporters, including attorneys who worked with her for decades. "I offer my strongest recommendation that the legislature confirm attorney Rapadis as commissioner of the Guam Ethics Commission," attorney Rodney Jacob said in his testimony. Attorney Michael Pangolinan added that the governor "could not have made a better selection for the Guam Ethics Commission." Niko Fujikawa, the commission's executive director, and Daphne Leon Guerrero, chairperson of the commission and people director for Atkins Kroll, also testified in favor of Rapadis.
The nominee described a career spanning private practice, government representation and community service, including work with the Guam Girl Scouts and the Society for Human Resource Management. "As an attorney, I am bound by the Guam rules of professional conduct," Rapadis said, describing ethics as "not about punishment alone" but about preserving public confidence. She told senators she has reviewed enabling legislation and related statutes and said the commission "needs to have some teeth" — enforceable authority to impose consequences where warranted while ensuring due process.
Senators asked how Rapadis's experience with SHRM and as a practicing lawyer would translate to commission work; she said experience navigating differing viewpoints and establishing fair processes were transferable skills. Senator St. Augustine and others praised the panel of supporters and the nominee's qualifications. Chairman Duenas said Rapadis's confirmation will be scheduled for a floor vote in the March legislative session.
The hearing closed without a committee vote. Chair Duenas thanked family and supporters and recessed the committee to proceed to other agenda items.
Rapadis appeared before the Committee on Finance and Government Operations at the Guam Legislature for a confirmation hearing that drew multiple in‑person supporters, including attorneys who worked with her for decades. "I offer my strongest recommendation that the legislature confirm attorney Rapadis as commissioner of the Guam Ethics Commission," attorney Rodney Jacob said in his testimony. Attorney Michael Pangolinan added that the governor "could not have made a better selection for the Guam Ethics Commission." Niko Fujikawa, the commission's executive director, and Daphne Leon Guerrero, chairperson of the commission and people director for Atkins Kroll, also testified in favor of Rapadis.
The nominee described a career spanning private practice, government representation and community service, including work with the Guam Girl Scouts and the Society for Human Resource Management. "As an attorney, I am bound by the Guam rules of professional conduct," Rapadis said, describing ethics as "not about punishment alone" but about preserving public confidence. She told senators she has reviewed enabling legislation and related statutes and said the commission "needs to have some teeth" — enforceable authority to impose consequences where warranted while ensuring due process.
Senators asked how Rapadis's experience with SHRM and as a practicing lawyer would translate to commission work; she said experience navigating differing viewpoints and establishing fair processes were transferable skills. Senator St. Augustine and others praised the panel of supporters and the nominee's qualifications. Chairman Duenas said Rapadis's confirmation will be scheduled for a floor vote in the March legislative session.
The hearing closed without a committee vote. Chair Duenas thanked family and supporters and recessed the committee to proceed to other agenda items.
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