JOIN US FOR OUR EDUCATION CONFERENCE
The Conference will featuring Professional Speakers from the Pacific Islander Community, a College and Career Fair, and college preparation and teaching strategy workshops for K-12 students plus their parents and teachers. Cultural Dance and Music entertainment will be provided by local middle schools and high schools. October 26, 2019 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lakewood High School, Lakewood, CA 90713 Teresa Molina, President www.npien.com npien@npien.com
FEATURED GUESTS: David Brown, Niu Radio 106.3 F.M.
KEYNOTE PRESENTERS AND SPEAKERS: Mark Kailiponi, Principal, Bellflower Unified School District, Seiuli Fa'auliulito H. Meni, Teacher, Los Angeles Unified School District, Audrey Aofia Kawaiopua Alo, Pacific Islander Health Partnership, Will Safotu, Counselor, Los Angeles Unified School District, Maryam Shayegh, Los Angeles County Office of Education, Rocky Pavone, Heartland Institute of Financial Education, Lakewood High School Pacific Islander Club, Dominguez High School Pacific Islander Club, Dee Cervantes, Herbalife Fitness Instructor, Maria Tello, Los Angeles County Office of Education, Lawndale High School Pacific Islander Club
MAJOR SPONSORS: Dr. Siona Motufau, California Credit Union, Henry Chang,CPA, NT & Associates, Ohana Hawaiian BBQ, Lagniappe Accounting Inc, Amy’s Trophies
EXHIBITORS and VENDORS: Fetutasi’s Island Souvenirs, Sweet Eve's Gourmet Cookies, Census 2020, Judy Ann Sanchez Island Crafts, Set Sail Insurance Group, FAFSA Challenge, California Army National Guard, Sgt. Tuitele
COLLEGE, CAREER FAIR, and MENTOR FAIR: Cerritos College, California State University, Los Angeles, Long Beach City College, California State University, Long Beach
AWARDS SPONSORS: Congressman Lou Correa, City of Oceanside Mayor Peter Weiss, Jim Desmond, Supervisor, 5th District, County of San Diego, Chris Steinhauser, Superintendent, Long Beach Unified School District, Congresswoman Aumua Amata, American Samoa, Mayor Todd Rogers, City of Lakewood, Senator Steven Glazer, Congressman Alan Lowenthal, University of Southern California President Carol Folt, Oceanside High School Principal Teresa H. Collis, Congresswoman Linda Sanchez, Len Jessup, President, Claremont Graduate University, Senator Patricia C. Bates, Supervisor Kelly Long, County of Ventura, Pittsburg Unified School District, Superintendent Janet Schulze and Board President Duane Smith, City of Claremont Mayor Corey Calaycay and City Council, Assemblymember Tasha Boerner Horvath
EDUCATOR and COMMUNITY AWARDS: Cristina Caballero, Teacher, Dominguez High School, Compton Unified School District, Mark Kailiponi, Principal, Somerset High School, Bellflower Unified School District, Qb Keju, Orange County Department of Education, Hofman Hospitality Group, Golf N’ Stuff
SCHOLARSHIP SPONSORS: Fuatapu Leatapo Salanoa Memorial Scholarship Fund, Henry Chang, CPA, Cliff Kusaba, Pasifika Investments, Hector & Teresa Molina, The Thompson Family, NPIEN Northern California Chapter, NPIEN Inland Empire Chapter, NPIEN Channel Coast Chapter, Hoku Mae’ole Polynesia, Network for Good
DOOR PRIZE SPONSORS: Visa, Golf N Stuff, Red Robin, Appleby’s, Starbuck’s, Lucilles BBQ, Laugh Factory, Go Kart World, Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum (PIEAM), Cliff Kusaba, McDonalds, Subway, AMC Theatre
PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS: Lakewoood High School, Dominguez High School, Eastern Oregon University, University of Oregon, University of Southern California, Pomona College, University of California, Riverside, Claremont Graduate College, Will Rogers Middle School, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, Assumption School, Oceanside High School, Pittsburg High School, Santa Ana High School, Faga’itua High School, Serra High School, Cabrillo High School, Oxnard Union High School, Hughes Middle School, Lawndale High School
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