Please join us as an NPIEN Board member or nominate someone.

Everyone in the school community can be a Board Member: Pacific Islander Administrators, Teachers, Counselors, Support Staff, parents, students grades 11,12 or college, plus non-Pacific Islanders who have worked with our students or enjoy being part of the Village.

The elections are from June 1st to June 19th, 2026.

Elected Board Members will become members of NPIEN, but consider becoming a member. https://www.npien.com/home/join-npien

Review this link for more information.

13th Annual Golf Tournament
National Pacific Islander Education Network (NPIEN)

March 27-April 20, 2026
Tee Time Your Choice, Contact Your Golf Course

Golf Teams: TBA, Please Register 

Support Student Scholarships and Internships and Mentoring:

Many of these sponsors are also supporting the Miniature Golf Tournament
at Golf N Stuff on August 14, 2026, and the 25th Annual Education Conference in Los Angeles on October 23-24, 2026

Major Sponsors #GivingTuesday, Rebecca Cate, The Non-Profit Partnership, Pay Pal Giving Fund
Tee-Sign Sponsors: Rebecca Cate, Ray Vincent
Prize Sponsors: Emerald Isle Golf Course, Pacific Park at the Santa Monica Pier, Curves, Behavioral Health Services, Inc. Hsiao Law, All About Word Art, Curves, Travel Set Go, Charity Works, Product Teacher, USS Midway Museum, Allele Tax Advisory LLC

Dates: March 27 to April 20, 2026 | Tee Time Your Choice, contact your Golf Course

Location: Everywhere: Inland Empire, Los Angeles County, Orange County, Northern California, San Diego County, Utah, Colorado, Texas, Missouri, Hawaii and other Pacific Islands

Event Highlights

• Your registration/donation supports our student internships and scholarships
• Your registration/donation includes your participation Prize
• Contact your Foursome, decide on a date and time, schedule with your golf course

Registration/Donation

Register by 04/01/2026 to secure your spot.

Entry Fee: $60 per player or $200 per foursome includes prizes

Does not include greens fee, or carts, contact your golf course.

How to Sign Up

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Sponsorship Opportunities Available! 

Contact us for details on how your business or organization can get involved.

Do not miss a fantastic day of golf and fun! All skill levels are welcome.

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San Diego Chapter of the National Pacific Islander Education Network hosts the
24rd Annual NPIEN Conference at Morse High School, October 24-25, 2025
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View the conference. 

The 24th ANNUAL VIRTUAL CONFERENCE included the Morse High Schol Islander Association who hosted the event in-person in San Diego, CA, and over 200 on YouTube, Facebook and Linked-in for a total of 300! Speakers included the Educator Session with Danny Blas, Teacher, San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts, San Diego Unified School District, and Nani Schott, Teacher at Morse High School, Student Session 1 “Waves of Change” by Anjani Varma, Stanford University and Student Session 2 on Chamorro Dance and Culture by the Morse High School Islander Association.

The Conference Keynote Panel featured Joy-Puuwai Pilo Alberto Dodge, Project Specialist, Human Resources, San Diego County Office of Education and Amos Mikaele, Assistant Principal, The O'Farrell Charter School.

An Awards Ceremony provided recognition for the Student Scholars and adult Educators and Community members. The emcees for the event were NPIEN President Dr. D. Kalani Heinz and President Elect Wayne Manu, assisted by NPIEN Board Members Verna Castro, Dr. Tino Andres, Dr. Charlene Shimada, Nani Schott and Zoom Expert Joy Dodge.

Conference attendees noted that the Morse High Schools were very “articulate and knowledgeable” as they taught the Chamorro Culture and Dance Session. Those attending in-person at Morse High School were impressed by the leadership and management skills of Teacher and Islander Association advisor Nani Schott, and the Ohana-like attitude of all the students. Student Leaders Marla Ignacio and Hailey Mora were commended for their leadership.

The Awards Ceremony saw many notes of appreciation in the chat from families of the awards recipients and how NPIEN “truly cares about the community.” Two of the adults were in tears as they accepted their awards. Sala Auelua Counselor Award Winner Michelle Brewer, Counselor at Dominguez High School in the Compton Unified School District, “thanked NPIEN for this prestigious award and the honor to serve in the community and walk among trail blazers like Sala Auelua.”

For the electronic prize drawing, 25 individuals received prizes from our generous NPIEN sponsors, and their prizes were sent via US mail,

Dance performances were provided by Mira Mesa High School, Morse High School, San Diego School of Creative and Performing Arts and Eastlake High School.

The Career, College, Resource Fair including speakers from the following organizations: San Diego County Office of Education, San Diego State University, APIDA Center, Grand Canyon University, BenRaju.com, Asian Pacific Islander Community Actions, MAAC, University of California, Los Angeles, Pacific Islander Community Health, California State University, San Marcos, Stanford University Doerr School of Sustainability, University of California San Diego PISA.

We Thank our Major Sponsors, Prize Sponsors, Awards Sponsor Senator John Curtis and Morse High School, Dr. Cynthia Larkin, Principal and the Morse High School Islander Association for all your Support!

MAJOR SPONSORS: Grand Canyon University, Pacific Islander Health Partnership, Leatapo Fesili, HundredX, Krispy Kreme, Pay Pal, University of California, Los Angeles, University of California, Irvine, Dr. Juliann Anesi, Kathy Oborn. Morse High School Islander Association, Sariah Devereaux, State Farm Insurance, Bruce Lee

COLLEGE, CAREER and RESOURCE FAIR EXHIBITORS: San Diego County Office of Education, San Diego State University, APIDA Center, Grand Canyon University, BenRaju.com, Asian Pacific Islander Community Actions, MAAC, University of California, Los Angeles, Pacific Islander Community Health, California State University, San Marcos, Stanford University Doerr School of Sustainability, University of California San Diego PISA

PRIZE SPONSORS: Emerald Isle Golf Course, Aqua Pros Swim School, Camp Bow Wow, All About Art, The Century Club of San Diego, Farmers Insurance, The Stronghold, Gaslamp Scavenger Hunt, Cameron Fitness, Hsiao Law, Scenthand, Pay Pal, Living Coast Discovery Center, Musical Theatre West, Behavioral Health Services Inc.

AWARDS SPONSORS: Senator John Curtis

The AWARD WINNERS

Christina Diaz Student Scholars

Sevia Ma’ae Educator Awards

Dr. Alofa and Freda Tanuvasa Community Award

Sala Auelua Counselor Award

Team Samoa Fitness Club
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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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