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Building Cultures of Accountability: APIPA Holds 36th Annual Conference in Saipan, CNMI September 2025
Oct 10, 2025
Monique
Cellini Higa
Guam
Updated November 02, 2025
"Cellini Jyunko ‘Loy’ Higa is a Program Coordinator IV within the Division of Curriculum & Instruction at the Guam Department of Education (GDOE). In this role, she oversees the planning, development, coordination, compliance, and execution of federally funded initiatives, including the implementation of three major emergency relief funds totaling $438 million. These initiatives addressed the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, including reducing virus transmission and mitigating learning loss due to school closures. Cellini leads a dedicated team that has successfully closed all major grants awarded to GDOE, ensuring that students and educators benefit from these resources.
Cellini’s career in program management began in 2011 when she served as a Program Manager at the University of Guam (UOG) during her final semester of graduate studies. In 2014, she joined GDOE as a Program Coordinator III and steadily advanced within the organization. Her dedication to education and public service has been a hallmark of her career.
A proud Palauan, Cellini graduated as valedictorian from Belau Modekngei School in 2004 and went on to earn both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Public Administration from the University of Guam. During her studies, she honed her leadership skills as a Resident Assistant and excelled academically, receiving the Academic Excellence Award from the UOG School of Business and Public Administration.
In addition to her professional role, Cellini engages in freelance work to develop her skills further and is committed to lifelong learning. She has been inspired by numerous recommendations to join the Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP) and believes that now is the perfect time to take on this new challenge.
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Building Cultures of Accountability: APIPA Holds 36th Annual Conference in Saipan, CNMI September 2025
Oct 10, 2025
Monique
The Association of Pacific Islands Public Auditors (APIPA) held its 36th annual conference in Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, from September 8 to 12, 2025, with the theme “Building Cultures of Accountability.” The event focused on strengthening public financial management...
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28 Leaders Graduate from the Executive Leadership Development Program, Expanding Pacific Alumni Network to 239
Aug 08, 2025
Jason
Twenty-eight leaders from across the U.S.-affiliated Pacific islands graduated from the 2025 Executive Leadership Development Program in Koror, Palau, expanding the alumni network to 239 and strengthening leadership capacity across the region.
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