ABOUT US
UPIHC was founded in 2011 by representatives of six founding organizations: National Tongan American Society, The Queen Center, Hui Hawai’i o Utah Hawaiian Civic Club, Utah Department of Health, Association for Utah Community Health, and Granite School District.
Our Mission
The mission of the Utah Pacific Islander Health Coalition is to reduce health disparities and increase access to affordable and culturally responsive wellness services for Utah Pacific Islanders.
Our Vision
Healthier Pacific Islander communities through effective outreach, innovative intervention, and sustainable partnerships with health organizations, providers, advocates, and policymakers.
Meet Our Board Members
Jacob Fitisemanu
Utah Department of Health
Tufui Taukei'aho
Granite Technical Institute
Karen Mulitalo, MPAS, PA-C
University of Utah
Margarita Satini
Utah Pacific Islander Civic Engagement Coalition
Dr. Kalani Raphael
Oregon Health & Sciences University
Charlene Lui
Granite School District
Fahina Pasi
National Tongan American Society
Susi Feltch-Malohifo'ou
Pacific Islander Knowledge to Action Resources
Joyce & Sale Ah You
The Queen Center
Dr. Nia Aitaoto
University of Utah Health
Laneta Fitisemanu
Voices for Utah Children
Tima Clawson
Community Health Worker & Project Embrace Program Manager
Our Member Organizations
