WHO WE ARE
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 Coalition
Executive Team
Ofa Matagi
Executive Director
ofa@upihc.org
Jacob Fitisemanu
Past Director
Tima Clawson
Program Manager
Vaccinations, Maternal & Infant Health
tima@upihc.org
Tausoa Mulitalo
Program Manager
Behavioral Health
soa@upihc.org
Lisia Satini
Program Manager
Community Health Team
Lisia@upihc.org
Advisory Board
Dr. Nia Aitaoto
University of Utah Health
Joyce & Sale Ah You
The Queen Center
Susi Feltch-Malohifo'ou
Pacific Islander Knowledge to Action Resources
Charlene Lui
Granite School District (retired)
Karen Mulitalo, MPAS, PA-C
Utah Valley University
Fahina Pasi
National Tongan American Society
Dr. Kalani Raphael
University of Utah Health
Tufui Taukei'aho
Mālohi Impact
Our Chapters
Tima Clawson
Davis County Chapter Director
Susi Lafaele
Southern Utah Chapter Director
Oreta Tupola
Utah County Chapter Director
Lisia Satini
Salt Lake County Chapter Director
In Loving Memory of Margarita Satini
In October 2020 we lost one of our founding members of the coalition, Margarita Satini. Rita was a fierce unapologetic woman of color who worked tirelessly to advocate for our Pacific Islander community. Leading up to her passing she helped organize critical covid-testing clinics along with connecting community members with critical resources that were much needed as a result of financial difficulties from the pandemic.
We will continue to honor Rita's legacy as we continue to advocate and help our fellow Pacific Islanders in Utah. Rest in love Rita, until we meet again!
Our Member Organizations
