2024 Christina Diaz Scholars Awards! The following students are recipients of the Christina Diaz Scholars Medallion for their outstanding academic achievement! Some students will also be recognized with a scholarship. Join us at the 23rd Annual NPIEN Education Conference on October 26, 2024, at Hayward High School, Hayward, California for our awards ceremony.
Name, Grade (2023-2024) | School, School District |
Mercy Tulifau (12) | Lakewood HS, Long Beach Unified School District (USD) |
Kasey Marie Hammons (12) | Odyssey STEM Academy, Paramount USD |
Isabel Tupe (12) | Cajon High School, San Bernardino City USD |
Jai Garg (11) | West Windsor - Plainsboro High School North, Plainsboro Regional School District (New Jersey) |
Sela Haukinima (06) | Will Rogers Middle School, Lawndale ESD (Elementary School District) |
Evangelina Kaho (06) | Will Rogers Middle School, Lawndale ESD (Elementary School District) |
Kelsie Wong (10) | Trabuco Hills High School, Saddleback Valley USD |
Terina Faleono (12) | Jordan High School, Long Beach USAD |
Ta’iuta Uiagalelei (Graduate) | Concordia University, Irvine |
Kaleolani Ilac (12) | Pioneer Valley High School, Santa Maria USD |
Ethan Concepcion (Senior) | San Diego State University |
Caren Dingoasen (12, 2024-2025) | Morse High School, San Diego USD |
Apalila Levi (1st Year) | San Diego State University |
Micah Grey (12) | St. Pius X - St. Matthias Academy |
Natalie Erin Tacto (12) | Sweetwater High School, Sweetwater Union High School District (UHSD) |
Elijah Sega (12, 2024-2025) | Hayward High School, Hayward Unified School District |
Akiera Aipoalani (12) | Heritage High School, Liberty UHSD |
Johnny Jamerson (11, 2024-2025) | Balboa High School, San Francisco USD |
The following are the 2024 NPIEN Educator and Community Awards recipients and will be recognized at the 23rd Annual NPIEN Education Conference on October 26, 2024, at Hayward High School, Hayward, California.
Name of Award | Recipient |
Sala Auelua Counselor Award | Ursula Siataga, Counselor. San Francisco Unified School District |
Seva Ma’ae Educator Award | Glenn Castro, San Francisco USD Student Advisor, Harvey Milk Civil Rights Elementary School, San Francisco Unified School District |
Dr. Alofa Tanuvasa Community Award | Sophia Perez, UC Berkeley's Pacific Islander Initiative and Critical Pacific Island Studies Collective |
Dr. Alofa Tanuvasa Community Award | Essence of Mana |
Dr. Alofa Tanuvasa Community Award | Heritage High School, Polynesian Culture Club |
Dr. Alofa Tanuvasa Community Award | Meritiana Veavea, Project Coordinator for PIVOT (Pacific Islander Outreach Transformation), Vice President, Inafamaolek.us |
Dr. Alofa Tanuvasa Community Award |
Carolyn Aflague Arroyo, Associate Director of Admission, Communication, and Outreach, School of Education, University of San Francisco |
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
If you have any questions regarding the conference, please feel free to contact NPIEN Board Member Anjani Varma, MPA
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Founded by Jason JP Pereira, Team Samoa recognizes that good Physical and Mental Health are key to a happier life. We encourage our Pacific Islander people, who are leaders in underlying health conditions, and ALL our friends and neighbors to join us as we walk, jog, and run. Thank you to Victor & Desma Thompson, who worked in the field of medicine, for introducing me very early to watching my diet and proper exercise. I would ride my bike to school daily, participate in Track practice, ride to work after-school at the market, then ride home, 20 miles roundtrip. I am still moving today because of your teachings!
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