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ABOUT US
CALENDAR INITIATIVES/ACCOMPLISHMENTS

BOARD BY-LAWS


We are a Pacific Islander education organization that serves the Pacific Islander community. Although our particular focus is on Pacific Islander students, we will help any student or community pursue their educational goals.

  • Our members network and share resources with schools to support student academic achievement.
  • We provide financial aid and scholarship information for students and parents.
  • Our board members participate in school career day programs and mentoring programs.
  • We introduce career role models and mentors annually to 300 students and parents through our conferences.
  • We speak at academic conferences and introduce research on Pacific Islander students to educators.
  • Grant awards are available to support Pacific Islander student club programs.

Past President Falanai Ala

Our board has presented at the following education conferences:

  • Association of California School Administrators

  • UC Irvine Faculty Diversity Series

  • National Association of Asian Pacific American Educators

  • Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics & College Board Forum

  • National Education Association

  • API Education Summit

  • California Teachers Association

  • Summit on Southeast Asian and Pacific Islanders in Higher Education

Board President  Martha Donnenfield and husband Steve
NPIEN BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Martha Donnenfield, President
Aileen Tanimoto-Matsuura, President-Elect
Falanai Ala,Immediate Past President
Rita Scanlan, Vice President
Eugene Mafi, Secretary
Nikki Wood-Perkins, Treasurer
Soledad Santos, Member
Gwen Yates, Member
Dr. Victor Thompson, Executive Director
 

 

Ray Diaz, Long-time NPIEN Supporter
NPIEN HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS
Congressman Eni F.H. Faleomavaega
Linda Garcia
Vivian Hansen
Assemblymember George Nakano
Wallace Aliifua Rank
Dr. Adele Satele-Galea’i
Superintendent Chris Steinhauser
Governor Togiola T.A. Tulafono
Congressman Robert A. Underwood

NPIEN FOUNDING BOARD MEMBERS
Iosefa Aina
Sevia Ma’ae
Joyce Mann
Freda Tanuvasa
Dr. Alofa Tanuvasa 

Staff Members Myra McGinnis and Judy Ann Sanchez 		NPIEN STAFF
 Tino Andres, Chief of Staff
Letitia Bradley
David Brown
Jenny Chomori
Femila Ervin
Lopaka Faria
Ixchel Gill-Stanford
QB Keju
Bruce Lee
Rachel Puaina
Judy Ann Sanchez
 

NPIEN BOARD ADVISORS
Ruth Perez Ashley
Dr. Kehaulani Kauanui
Dr. Audrey Yamagata Noji
Prany Sananikone
Rev. Misipouena Tagaloa

 NPIEN received the 2005 Clifford N. Kusaba Human Rights Award from the Teachers Association of Long Beach

Also featured in:
 Lakewood Community News
Pacific Daily News, Guam
Report to the Hawaii State Legislature
Asian American Books.com
CNN Local
Radio Australia.com
Education Week August 2007, San Dimas Community News
Samoanews.com - Educational network founded by Samoan educators in California to be featured on CNN
Samoanews.com - Dannica Ofisa awarded prestigious Pacific Islander scholarship
EventPolynesia.com - NPIEN Announces Seventh Annual Education Conference
EventPolynesia.com - Dannica Ofisa receives NPIEN scholarship
Paramount Pulse Beat, Paramount, CA
Long Beach Press-Telegram: Sharing the Sound of Success
Windward Community College Elevila Thompson Wins Poster Contest 

 

 

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