November 5, 2025 (Majuro, RMI) – Kommol tata to our PIHOA Executive and Associate Board Members — and their appointed designees — for your steadfast leadership, commitment, and collaboration in advancing public health across the Pacific!
Back Row (L–R): Scott Anesi (Chief Executive Officer, LBJ Tropical Medical Center), Gaafar Uherbelau (Designee, Palau Ministry of Health and Human Services), Tholman Alik (Director, Kosrae Department of Health Services), and Dorina Fred (Designee, Chuuk Department of Health Services).
Second Row (L–R): Jannica Taimanglo (Guam Memorial Hospital Authority), Kristianna Whitman (Behavioral Health and Wellness Center), Antoinette Merur (Belau National Hospital), Edolem Ikerdeu (Designee, Public Health, Palau Ministry of Health and Human Services), and Semenson Ehpel (Designee, Pohnpei Department of Health Services).
Front Row (L–R): Elizabeth Ponausuia (Designee, American Samoa Department of Health), Francyne Wase-Jacklick (Secretary, RMI Ministry of Health and Human Services), Theresa Arriola (Director, Guam Department of Public Health and Social Services), Ota Kisino (Minister, RMI Ministry of Health and Human Services), and Dominic Taruwemai (Designee, Yap State Department of Health Services).

