The Pacific Disability Forum works across the Pacific and this is reflected in our board and staff. Learn more about the people who work with us to improve the lives of persons with disabilities in the Pacific.
PDF Board
Latoa Halatau-Talagi MNZM (New Zealand)
Co-Chair (Male)
Jacqueline Garoau (Papua New Guinea)
Co-Chair(Female)
Faatino Utumapu (Samoa)
Mataiti Mataiti (Cook Islands)
Ofeina Leka (Tonga)
Simon Dolaiano (Solomon Islands)
Jean Saussy (New Caledonia)
Lanieta Tuimabu (Fiji)
PDF Secretariat
Management team
Sainimili Tawake Chief Executive Officer
Laisa Vereti Director Operations
Aporosa Ranuku Manager – Finance & Corporate
Katabwena Tawaka Manager – Humanitarian Resilience Development Unit (HRDU)
Sisi Coalala Acting Manager –Ā Inclusive Development Unit (IDU)
Bula vinaka. Please be advised that the Pacific Disability Forum office will be closed from the 23rd of December 2024 to the 3rd of January 2025 and will reopen on the 6th of January, 2025. Vinaka vakalevu.
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