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Cheers to One Year as the Pacific Center in Human Security


On January 31, 2024, the Pacific Center in Human Security officially rebranded to align with the new programs and initiatives our State Director, Tafaimamao Tua-Tupuola, and staff have diligently worked on.



We are so grateful to all our partners, students, stakeholders, and supporters, especially in this first year as a rebranded Center.


To observe this special occasion, our staff celebrated with a luncheon, a one-year anniversary cake, and a commemorative clock gift to the Center that represents the time spent together on this journey.

Group photo of PCHS Staff

Pictured left to right: Money Follows the Person (MFP) Admin Assistant Valencia Tinae, Office Assistant Sina Falaniko, Assistant Trainer Heather Lee, inclusive-Emergency Management Project Manager and Chairperson Rosalee Shoulders, Communications Manager Katrina Helsham, and State Director Tafaimamao Tua-Tupuola. Missing MFP Project Director Laurenthia Baker and MFP Transition Coordinator Nathaidia Moea'i - we celebrate with you from afar.

How time flies...

Photo of Commemorative Clock

2023 - 2024 Annual Report


Today, we also release our 2023 - 2024 Annual Report, which you can review here.


An excerpt from the Letter from the State Director:


"Since the University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) rebranding in January 2024, the Pacific Center Reimagine the journey ahead with a different lens for our disability community. We recreate strategies in recognizing challenges as opportunities, barriers as possibilities, and experiences to transform with innovative solutions."


We welcome feedback on our report.

Click here graphic for 2023 - 2024 Annual Report

One year ago today...

State Director Tafaimamao Tua-Tupuola presenting to guest
ASCC President speaking to guest.
Group photo with leadership
Group photo with leadership
Group photo with leadership
Group photo with leadership

You can see all our Opening Celebration photos on our Facebook, here.

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