National Pacific Islander Education Network (NPIEN)
The Northern California Chapter of the National Pacific Islander Education Network (NCC-NPIEN)
is thrilled to host the 23rd Annual NPIEN Conference in the heart of the Bay Area!
9/24/24 = 87 Registered! Some are virtual
The Northern California Chapter of the National Pacific Islander Education Network (NCC-NPIEN) is thrilled to host the 23rd Annual NPIEN Conference in the heart of the Bay Area!
MAJOR SPONSORS: Talanoa Consultancy Pty Ltd, Kim Apana, Scott Wallace, Soledad Santos. Spool Me Rotten Spa, Pay Pal, Charity Works, Dr. Joseph DeTorres, Ray Vincent, Terry Faleono, Adobe Express, Leatapo Fesili, Teachers Association of Long Beach, , Sikka Tikka Tacos, Cliff Kusaba
COLLEGE, CAREER and RESOURCE FAIR EXHIBITORS: Unity Council, Ohlone College, Kumu Hula Association of Northern California, De Anza College, Northeastern University Oakland, Skyline College, Samoan Solutions, Grand Canyon University, University of California, Los Angeles, M.A.N.A. Pasefika, Delphine's Notary Public Services, Spool Me Rotten Spa, Bay Area Army Recruiting, Chabot College, Sikka Tikka Tacos
PRIZE SPONSOR: Amazon, Product Teacher, Charity Works, Travel Set Go, LBCEI, Legacy of the Pacific, Amy’s Trophies, Gift Card and Gift Basket Sponsors
The link if you are interested in joining us as a Sponsor or Exhibitor Link
AWARDS SPONSOR: Senate Majority Leader Lena Gonzalez, Assemblymember Tina McKInnor, Lakewood Mayor Todd Rogers, Senate President pro Tempore Emeritus Toni G. Atkins, Assemblymember Gregg Hart, Amy’s Trophies
Location: Hayward High School, 1633 East Ave., Hayward, CA
Date/Time: Saturday, October 26, 2024, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Event Details: Virtual Attendance: Live streamed to attendees nationwide and in the Pacific.
• Cost: Free, but registration is required by October 4, 2024.
• Registration: Email
• Lunch: Provided for the first 200 registrants.
Conference Hotel:
HAMPTON INN OAKLAND-HAYWARD
24137 Mission Boulevard, Hayward, California 94544
Parking is complimentary, and there is a free hot breakfast.
NPIEN Hampton Inn Link
Conference Schedule
Friday October 25, 2024
5:00 pm-7:00 pm: Dinner with Keynote Speaker Dr. David Lakisa, for Pacific Islander School Board Members, and NPIEN Members and educators, by invitation only.
Buon Appetito, 917 A, Street, Hayward 94541
7:00-9:00 pm Hayward High vs. John F. Kennedy Football Game w/ Associate Head Coach: Alex Niuatoa at Hayward High School, Hayward High Clark-Hanlon Field 1633 East Ave, Hayward, CA 94541
Dinner Sponsors: Talanoa Consultancy, Kim Apana, Scott Wallace, Dr. Joseph DeTorres, Terry Faleono, Ray Vincent, Leatapo Fesili, Teachers Association of Long Beach
Saturday October 26, 2024
- 8:30-9:30 a.m. Registration, Continental Breakfast, College, Career, and Resource Fair
- 9:30-10:30 a.m. Welcome by Hayward Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Jason Reimann and Peter Bufete, President, Board of Education. Student performances until 9:45 a.m. (Heritage High School)
- Keynote Panel: San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD): Meri Veavea and Verna Castro, Moderators, Panel members Dr. David Paliata
- 10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Breakout Sessions: College, Career and Resource Fair
- Student Workshop 1 Ukulele Class with Inafa’maolek, Meritiana Veavea and Glenn Castro
- Student Workshop #2 Samoan Solutions
- Student Panel Discussion in Main Room: Opening the Conversation: Talking to Your Family About Going to College.” Chabot College, CSU East Bay students, Moderator Anjani Varma
- Parents, students, others: Visit the Fair
• 11:15-11:30 a.m. Break and College, Career and Resource Fair
• 11:30 a.m.-12:15 a.m. Breakout Sessions: College, Career and Resource Fair - Student Workshop #3 Fitness Class Tamasamoa Step, Alex of Toa Fitness
- Student Workshop #4: Thesis Project
- Plenary Panel in Main Room: Diverse Trajectories in Higher Education, Moderator Prances Palu, Panel TBD, Advisors from Career, Colleges, Vocational Training Programs
- Parents, students, others: Visit the Fair
- 12:15 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch, College, Career and Resource Fair, Student performances: Jazmine Campbell, “How Far I’ll Go” from Moana, Itliong-Vera Cruz Middle School, Union City, Kumu Hula Association of Northern California
Lunch Menu: Shredded Chicken and Pork, Mac Salad, Potato Salad, Hawaiian Rolls and toppings, sauces for sliders - 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Final student performance by Hayward High School
- Keynote Remarks NPIEN President
- Christina Diaz Scholars Awards and Educator Awards
If you have any questions regarding the conference, please feel free to contact NPIEN Board Member Anjani Varma, MPA
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Verna Castro, NPIEN Northern California Chapter PresidentThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ,Don't miss out! Register today!
