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Building Cultures of Accountability: APIPA Holds 36th Annual Conference in Saipan, CNMI September 2025
Oct 10, 2025
Monique
Maria Melendez-Tirado, Ed.D.
USVI
Updated January 03, 2025
Dr. María Melendez-Tirado is an education professional with over two decades of experience, currently serving as the Acting Deputy Commissioner of Fiscal and Administrative Services for the Virgin Islands Department of Education. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she has significantly contributed to education through effective technology integration and strategic leadership.
Dr. Melendez-Tirado began her career as an Elementary Teacher, focusing on curriculum development and technology integration. She advanced to key administrative roles, including Director of the Territories Freely & Associated States Education Grant, Director of Federal Grants, and Assistant Principal, where she excelled in federal grant management, regulatory compliance, program budgeting, and school improvement planning. Her expertise in disaster recovery and project management was highlighted in her role as Senior Manager of Disaster Recovery Monitoring and Compliance.
As Chief of Staff and later Chief Turnaround Officer, Dr. Melendez-Tirado oversaw support systems for underperforming schools, driving strategic improvements. A Certified Public Manager (CPM), she holds numerous professional certifications, including Principal, Technology Coordinator, and Online Virtual Instruction.
Dr. Melendez-Tirado’s academic achievements include a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from the University of the Virgin Islands, a Master of Arts in Education specializing in Computers and Technology, a Certificate in Instructional Design and Technology from Walden University, and a Doctor of Education in E-Learning from Northcentral University.
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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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